Aberdein, N., Schweizer, M
Let's clear up a few of the most common misconceptions
Studies show that stopping Ozempic completely will likely lead to regaining most of the weight lost within several months, notes Rekha Kumar, M.D., head of Medical Affairs at evidence-based weight care program Found and a practicing endocrinologist at an academic medical center in New York City
Like all medications, it carries the risk of side effects, ranging from mild gastrointestinal disturbances to more serious concerns such as pancreatitis and thyroid C-cell tumors in animal studies
Researchers noted this when they found that ghrelin deficient mice had fewer blood vessels in their white fat tissue than other mice [8]
As with all titration decisions, the specific schedule belongs with a licensed provider