You lose with Ozempic, but you get fat again: What the specialists say about the rebound effect after discontinuing treatment

Ozempic, a medicine originally designed for treating type 2 diabetes, has gained popularity in recent years, being more and more used as a quick solution for weight loss. But, without real changes in the lifestyle and without medical supervision, the effects can be temporary and risky.

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This phenomenon appears in a worrying context: in Spain, for example, 63.7% of men and 48.4% of women are overweight, and according to Spanish diabetes (Fede) federationup to 90% of people with type 2 diabetes suffer and excess weight.

The situation is not much different in Romania either: according to the National Institute of Public Health, over 50% of the adult population is overweight, and the prevalence of diabetes is constantly increasing, affecting about 1 in 10 Romanians. Against this background, more and more people are resorting to rapid weight loss solutions, such as Ozepic.

In this context, a number of international experts, launch a firm warning on the use of OZEMPIC outside the medical indications.

Next, discover what the recent studies of the effect of “Rebound” Al zempic, what risks involve long -term treatment and what alternatives – simpler and more effective weight loss methods – I propose specialists for a sustainable weight loss.

“Either take the medicine all your life, with the related risks, or you change your habits”

Endocrinologist Francisco Rosero, for example, launched a important warning in a recent post on his Instagram account (See video): “If you are thinking of taking Ozempic, stop for a moment. A study Recently published by the University of Oxford shows that, once the drug administration is interrupted, the lost kilograms return quickly ”he says.

The specialist emphasizes that “In less than a year, most people regain the whole weight lost”.

In this regard, Rosero raises an essential question for those who choose this treatment without changing their lifestyle: “Essentially, you have only two options-either continue to take the medicine all your life, taking on the risks and side effects, or you really change your metabolism and habits.”.

Addiction or freedom: Choosing a durable approach to weight loss

Experts underline the existence of more sustainable and healthier alternatives. “Control your level of insulin and hormonal balance through natural nutrition, compliance with biological rhythms (chronobiology) and a minimum of effort. Yes, it implies an effort, but the benefits are incomparable.”says the Spanish specialist.

Dr. Francisco Rosero ends the intervention on this topic with a sharp message: “The decision belongs to you: addiction or freedom.”

By this message, the doctor draws attention to the risks associated with using weight loss drugs, such as Ozepic, without a complex approach and supported by specialists. Weight loss should not depend on a single product, but based on a holistic strategy, adapted to each individual case and accompanied by sustainable changes in lifestyle.

Risks and side effects

Although GLP-1 analogues, such as Ozepic or other types of drugs with similar effects, have been shown in weight loss and glycemic control, their long-term use involves certain risks. The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.

In the long term, patients may experience muscle loss and malnutrition, especially if treatment is not accompanied by a balanced diet. In addition, research indicates an increased risk of pancreatitis and gall bladder disorders. Another cause for concern is the risk of hypoglycemia when the drug is associated with other antidiabetic treatments. Also, effects have been reported on the nervous system, such as headaches, dizziness and persistent fatigue.

For these reasons, specialists such as Francisco Rosero recommend that these drugs be prescribed and monitored by a doctor. Moreover, they should only be used as a support for changing lifestyle and not as the only method of weight loss.

Visual complications: a potential adverse effect

In addition to the digestive and metabolic effects, recent studies suggest that the use of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, could also affect the health of the eyes. An article published in Jama Network He has documented several cases of loss of vision associated with this medicine. Of the nine described patients, seven developed anterior non-artithic optical neuropathy, a condition that affects the optical nerve. One patient presented a papillitis, and another suffered from acute paracentral maculopathy – both conditions that can seriously compromise the vision.

Although the study could not establish a clear causal connection, the authors suggest that the rapid decrease in the level of medication induced glucose could affect the ocular blood vessels, causing inflammation and blockages that, in some cases, can lead to irreversible blindness.