People who stop weight loss drugs return to original weight within year, analysis finds
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These revolutionary medications represent the most effective pharmaceutical intervention ever developed for obesity treatment, delivering unprecedented weight loss results of 12-18% in clinical trials. The drugs offer a powerful tool for addressing the obesity epidemic, particularly for those who have struggled with traditional weight loss methods, and can transform lives and significantly improve health outcomes.
The current approach to weight loss medications is unsustainable and potentially harmful. Additionally, the high cost makes them inaccessible to many, while the rapid weight regain after discontinuation creates a cycle of dependency. Without addressing root causes through lifestyle changes and behavioral support, these drugs merely offer a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to obesity.
There's a 50% chance that the FDA or EMA will approve a drug for the treatment of obesity that causes >25% weight loss by December 2028, according to the Metaculus prediction community.