India, May 15 -- Scientists at Oxford University have found that the weight-loss effects of drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro don't last if people don't follow a healthy lifestyle after stopping them.
The researchers looked at 11 different studies involving 6,370 adults. Among these, 1,465 people were using newer, high-dose weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). These patients lost more weight, approximately 16 kg on average, compared to those using older drugs.
"These drugs are very effective at helping you lose weight, but when you stop them, weight regain is much faster than [after stopping] diets," said co-author Professor Susan Jebb.
However, the researchers noted that after stopping the treatment, t...