Experts suggest how to maintain weight loss after stopping Mounjaro and Ozempic jabs

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"Weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro have been praised for triggering dramatic weight loss for about 1.6 million people in the UK. But recent findings suggest keeping the weight off after stopping the so-called miracle drugs can be extremely challenging. Researchers at the University of Oxford discovered that people on drugs such as semaglutide marketed under names such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus and tirzepatide, marketed under the name Mounjaro, lose weight during treatment."

"Researchers at the University of Oxford discovered that people on drugs such as semaglutide marketed under names such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus and tirzepatide, marketed under the name Mounjaro, lose weight during treatment. But they often regain it within 20 months of stopping the jabs, which is four times faster than traditional dieters. Doctors and nutritionists have told The Independent that those who have lost weight need robust support to make lifestyle changes to maintain their progress, from exercise to diet advice."

The Independent sends journalists to cover major issues across the political spectrum and avoids paywalls, relying on donations to fund on-the-ground reporting. Weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro, semaglutide (marketed as Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) and tirzepatide produce notable weight loss during treatment. University of Oxford researchers found many patients regain weight within 20 months of stopping, at a rate four times faster than traditional dieters. Medical professionals recommend robust lifestyle support, including exercise and diet advice, and some doctors advise tapering doses rather than abrupt cessation to help maintain progress.

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