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FAQs What can I do to break through a weight loss plateau while on GLP-1 medications
However, some studies suggest that, after about 1 year, a number of people who stop taking a GLP-1 may regain as much as 60% of the weight they had lost while on the drug
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Tapering versus abrupt cessation The clinical trials did not specifically study tapering protocols, but physiological principles suggest a gradual dose reduction may produce a smoother transition than abrupt cessation
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