The researchers reviewed 37 studies looking at ceasing different weight-loss drugs, finding that participants regained around 0.4kg a month. While taking these two drugs, the trial participants lost an average of nearly 15kg. People who were instead put on programmes that included diet and exercise – but not drugs – lost significantly less weight. This meant that people taking the drugs regained their weight four times faster. ‘Starting point, not a cure’“Greater weight loss tends to result in faster weight regain,” lead study author Sam West of Oxford University explained.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 08, 2026 06:53 UTC