New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become popular due to endorsements from well-known figures like tennis star Serena Williams. An advertisement recently claimed, "If you're carrying 15-20 extra pounds, medications like Wegovy can help jumpstart your progress." While this message may seem attractive, it's important to consider that stopping these medications can raise concerns, as they are long-term treatments for serious conditions like obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

Discontinuing Ozempic and Wegovy may lead to rapid weight gain for several reasons; patients should be aware of this.About 50% of people who start these GLP-1 medications stop taking them within a year, according to the National Academy of Medic...