What happens when you stop GLP-1 medications?

What happens when you stop GLP-1 medications?

Bariatric surgeons Dr. Anthony Gonzalez and Dr. Timothy Nowack explain why weight regain can occur after stopping GLP-1s and how obesity is treated as a chronic condition, similar to high blood pressure or diabetes. Some patients taper off medication, others stop completely, and some continue long term — the right approach to weight loss medications depends on the individual and should be guided by a medical team. Watch the full episode: Weight Loss Medications vs Surgery: What to Know Subscribe for trusted, physician-led weight loss education.