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Former GLP-1 users regain lost weight after about 18 months, study says

by Leo Sands, The Washington Post | Jan 08, 2026

A new article from The Washington Post highlights an important reality about GLP-1 weight loss drugs: what happens after the medication stops.

The study found that many former users of Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar drugs regained weight within about 18 months—often four times faster than those relying on diet and exercise alone.

It’s a timely reminder that sustainable weight loss requires more than a temporary solution.

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