A woman's viral TikTok documenting her experience quitting Mounjaro, a popular weight-loss drug, has sparked a wider conversation about rebound weight gain. She described feeling "out of control" as she rapidly regained weight after stopping the medication.
Recent studies confirm this trend. Research published in BMC Medicine and highlighted by The Independent shows significant weight regain is common after discontinuing anti-obesity medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Experts emphasize that these drugs are tools, and sustained lifestyle changes are crucial for long-term success.
Many patients find they regain weight when they stop taking these drugs, according to Scimex. ZME Science reports that while drugs like Ozempic can initially produce impressive results, weight often returns once use is discontinued.
