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You’ve Lost Weight Taking New Obesity Drugs. What Happens if You Stop?

August 09, 2024

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Many patients are eager to discontinue Wegovy or Zepbound when their weight loss plateaus. But doctors say it’s difficult to go cold turkey.

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You’ve Lost Weight Taking New Obesity Drugs. What Happens if You Stop?

Many patients are eager to discontinue Wegovy or Zepbound when their weight loss plateaus. But doctors say it’s difficult to go cold turkey.

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