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. When combined with proper lifestyle modifications, theyand can transform lives and significantly improve health outcomes.
The current approach to weight loss medications is unsustainable and potentially harmful. TheAdditionally, the high cost of $8,000 per year 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 first approve a drug for the treatment of obesity that causes >25% weight loss by Dec. 7, 2028, according to the Metaculus prediction community.