Leila L. Diaz, MD, FPCP, FPCC

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29/01/2026

Thinking of stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? Here’s what studies show.

Many people lose weight on GLP-1 medicines—but about half stop within a year.

After stopping, most people regain the weight within 1–2 years. Improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol usually fade and return to where they started.

Weight comes back much faster after stopping these medicines than after weight loss from diet and exercise.

Doctors also see that hunger and cravings return strongly, and restarting the medicine doesn’t always work as well the next time.

Another concern: when weight is regained, it is mostly fat, not muscle, which is harder on the body.

The reality: very few people keep the weight off long-term without continuing the medication.

These medicines were developed as long-term treatment for obesity and diabetes, not quick or temporary weight-loss fixes.

Takeaway: If you start a GLP-1, it’s important to think of it as a long-term plan, and to talk with your doctor before stopping.