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Weight regain is very common after stopping a GLP-1on average, up to two-thirds of the lost weight is regained within one year

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has shown even stronger weight loss results, with an average weight loss of 15-20% in recent trials

Phentermine is a stimulant, chemically related to amphetamines, so it commonly produces a noticeable energy boost, appetite suppression, and in some patients, jitteriness or a racing heart

Novo Nordisk made its oral version of Wegovy available in January 2026 after a clinical trial funded by the drug company showed that the pills were about as effective as injectables

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