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Studies consistently show that weight regain begins soon after stopping medication and is proportional to the amount of weight originally lost: Semaglutide (Wegovy) : In the STEP 1 extension study, participants who lost an average of 17% of their body weight regained approximately two-thirds of that weight within one year of stopping the medication
The most effective treatment is not always the one with the biggest weight loss number in a study
The prospect of discontinuing can be appealing to both payors and plan members for a variety of reasons, including the high cost of these drugs
Concerning signs that require medical attention include: Spreading redness larger than a few inches Red streaks Severe or worsening pain Fever or chills Hives away from the site Facial or throat swelling Any breathing difficulty When symptoms worsen rather than improve, document the site with a photo and contact your clinician promptly so they can assess for infection or a true allergic response