Hi! Today I will talk about Ozempic, the hottest drug in the country right now. Ozempic is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 Agonists. These drugs are safe and effective for people with type 2 diabetes. However, did you know that Ozempic and other GLP-1 Agonists have a side effect that may be beneficial for weight loss? In this video, we will discuss what happens when you stop taking Ozempic and other GLP-1 Agonists.
Section 1: The Discovery of GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss
About 10 years ago, in the world of obesity medicine, it was discovered that GLP-1 Agonists have a side effect that may be beneficial for weight loss. Fast forward to today, one of these medications has been FDA approved specifically for weight loss for people who are obese or overweight. Of course, like many medications, they are also used off-label, specifically and deliberately to affect weight loss. These medications are usually injections that are given by the patients in the belly once a week.
Section 2: Side Effects of GLP-1 Agonists
GLP-1 Agonists are generally well-tolerated, but one of the ways in which they work is by slowing the emptying of the stomach. Therefore, one of the side effects, not surprisingly, can be GI nausea. In some cases, even vomiting, diarrhea, or bowel issues may occur. In rare cases, pancreatitis and inflammation of the pancreas may occur. These drugs carry a black box warning for a rare type of thyroid cancer.
Section 3: What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Agonists?
What happens if someone were to take Ozempic or other GLP-1 Agonists, lose some weight, and then discontinue or stop taking the medication? It is variable and not one size fits all. Individual results and long-term results will tend to vary. However, we have to remember that the conditions of overweight and obesity are complex chronic disorders that have a multitude of factors leading to them. Behavior, environment, genetics, and even other medications that may be associated with weight gain are a big part of the picture. Therefore, if you remove one of those variables, in this case, a medication that has been helpful in achieving weight loss, it is possible, if not likely, that the person will regain some or all or even more of the weight that theyโve lost. It depends on how much was lost in the first place, the person, and their individual specific factors.
Ozempic and other GLP-1 Agonists are safe and effective medications for people with type 2 diabetes. They also have a side effect that may be beneficial for weight loss. However, if you stop taking these medications, it is possible that you may regain some or all of the weight that youโve lost. Therefore, it is important to work with your healthcare provider to develop a comprehensive plan for weight loss and management that includes lifestyle changes, medications, and other interventions as needed. Thank you for watching our video on Ozempic and other GLP-1 Agonists.
Hi! Today I will talk about Ozempic, the hottest drug in the country right now. Ozempic is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 Agonists. These drugs are safe and effective for people with type 2 diabetes. However, did you know that Ozempic and other GLP-1 Agonists have a side effect that may be beneficial for weight loss? In this video, we will discuss what happens when you stop taking Ozempic and other GLP-1 Agonists.
Section 1: The Discovery of GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss
About 10 years ago, in the world of obesity medicine, it was discovered that GLP-1 Agonists have a side effect that may be beneficial for weight loss. Fast forward to today, one of these medications has been FDA approved specifically for weight loss for people who are obese or overweight. Of course, like many medications, they are also used off-label, specifically and deliberately to affect weight loss. These medications are usually injections that are given by the patients in the belly once a week.
Section 2: Side Effects of GLP-1 Agonists
GLP-1 Agonists are generally well-tolerated, but one of the ways in which they work is by slowing the emptying of the stomach. Therefore, one of the side effects, not surprisingly, can be GI nausea. In some cases, even vomiting, diarrhea, or bowel issues may occur. In rare cases, pancreatitis and inflammation of the pancreas may occur. These drugs carry a black box warning for a rare type of thyroid cancer.
Section 3: What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Agonists?
What happens if someone were to take Ozempic or other GLP-1 Agonists, lose some weight, and then discontinue or stop taking the medication? It is variable and not one size fits all. Individual results and long-term results will tend to vary. However, we have to remember that the conditions of overweight and obesity are complex chronic disorders that have a multitude of factors leading to them. Behavior, environment, genetics, and even other medications that may be associated with weight gain are a big part of the picture. Therefore, if you remove one of those variables, in this case, a medication that has been helpful in achieving weight loss, it is possible, if not likely, that the person will regain some or all or even more of the weight that theyโve lost. It depends on how much was lost in the first place, the person, and their individual specific factors.
Ozempic and other GLP-1 Agonists are safe and effective medications for people with type 2 diabetes. They also have a side effect that may be beneficial for weight loss. However, if you stop taking these medications, it is possible that you may regain some or all of the weight that youโve lost. Therefore, it is important to work with your healthcare provider to develop a comprehensive plan for weight loss and management that includes lifestyle changes, medications, and other interventions as needed. Thank you for watching our video on Ozempic and other GLP-1 Agonists.