Ozempic, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is also popular for weight loss. It’s given once a week and helps lower blood sugar and reduce appetite by mimicking a natural hormone. But what happens if you stop taking it and then start again?
When you stop Ozempic, its benefits fade. Many people experience increased hunger and may regain weight. Studies show that after stopping, most people regain a significant portion of the weight they lost, though exercise can help limit this.
For diabetes patients, stopping Ozempic can cause high blood sugar and symptoms like headaches and nausea. Restarting the drug should be done gradually with a doctor’s guidance to avoid side effects.
Experts recommend not skipping doses, even for short breaks, because side effects can return when restarting. Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic, emphasizes that the drug should be used only as prescribed and under medical supervision.
