Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Woman Shares Struggles Stopping Weight-Loss Drug
A woman named Tanya Hall took a weight-loss drug called Wegovy and lost a lot of weight.
She felt better and was treated with more respect.
But when she tried to stop taking the drug, she felt extremely hungry and ate a lot, which scared her.
Doctors say stopping these drugs can be very hard, like jumping off a cliff.
They also say that people often gain back most of the weight they lost.
Experts recommend that people get help and support after stopping the drugs to keep the weight off and stay healthy.
In India, new weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have recently been approved.
Tanya Hall experienced intense hunger and overeating when trying to stop Wegovy, describing it as an addiction.
Side effects of Wegovy included insomnia, nausea, headaches, and hair loss, though some may be due to rapid weight loss.
Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi compared stopping weight-loss drugs to 'jumping off a cliff,' with significant weight regain likely.
Experts recommend at least a year of ongoing support and tailored action plans to help people maintain weight loss after stopping treatment.
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have been approved in India, offering alternatives for weight management.
- Who
- Tanya Hall, a sales manager for a fitness company, and Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a lifestyle GP
- What
- The challenges and side effects of stopping weight-loss drugs, particularly Wegovy
- When
- After more than 18 months of taking Wegovy
- Where
- United Kingdom and India
- Why
- To understand the impact and difficulties of discontinuing weight-loss medication
- Drugs Mentioned
- Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro
- Weight Loss
- 3.5 stone (22.4 kg)
- Side Effects
- Insomnia, nausea, headaches, hair loss
- Weight Regain
- 60-80% of lost weight
- Recommended Support
- At least one year of ongoing advice and tailored action plans
