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by r00fus 622 days ago
Most weight management programs recommend you wean off - and also recommend other drugs if needed (metformin) to for maintenance.

The method of these programs is to use the GLP-1 medications to allow you to change your habits significantly while also reducing your weight. The goal being, you keep the new habits and your reduced metabolic requirements which allows you to keep the lower weight.
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beezlebroxxxxxx 622 days ago
Interesting. If we think of effectiveness as maintained weight loss and eventually no longer requiring the drug then the next few years and decades will be fascinating to see how effective they are long-term.
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coffeebeqn 621 days ago
Even if you start gaining weight after a year or two I guess you could cycle back on it right ?
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r00fus 622 days ago
I mean, that's the goal for any weight management plan honestly - to provide the structure for you to make your own change. That GLP-1 meds are so effective will make a huge difference for tons of folks.

I think many people are going to use GLP-1s without a structure - and they may find it's not as easy to taper off without making a meaningful diet change.

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