Are You Likely To Gain Weight When You Stop Taking Mounjaro?

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It’s a known fact that people on Mounjaro tend to lose weight—on average, 20% of their total body weight. But, for a variety of reasons, not many people use Mounjaro indefinitely. So, what happens when you stop? Do you gain the weight back?

Depending on your sleep, diet, exercise, age, and Mounjaro usage, the after-effects of Mounjaro can differ. We’ll help you find the answer below (plus, we’ll offer pro tips to help you avoid post-Mounjaro weight gain). To determine what’s likely to happen to you if you stop taking Mounjaro, click “Start Quiz” now.

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Questions Overview

1. How old are you?
  1. 20-30
  2. 30-40
  3. 40-50
  4. 60+
2. How long do you expect to take Mounjaro?
  1. 4-6 weeks
  2. 6 weeks to a year
  3. Indefinitely
  4. I don’t know
3. How much sleep do you get?
  1. 4-6 hours
  2. 6-7 hours
  3. 7-8 hours
  4. 8+ hours
4. How much exercise do you get every week?
  1. None
  2. 1 to 2.5 hours total
  3. 2.5 to 5 hours total
  4. 5+ hours total
5. How would you describe your diet?
  1. Below average. I eat more calories than I need and don’t get proper nutrients.
  2. Average. I eat about as much food as I need, and I get decent nutrients.
  3. Better than average. I eat very healthy foods and nourish my body with tons of nutrients (and I rarely overeat).
  4. I’m not sure.
6. Reflect on your current sleep, eating, and exercise habits. If you take Mounjaro, lose weight, and then stop the drug—are your habits likely to be different than when you started?
  1. I’m likely to have worse habits than when I started.
  2. My habits will probably be the same as when I started.
  3. My habits will probably be better than when I started.
  4. I’m not sure.
7. Weight gain and obesity can have a lot to do with stress and mental health. Will you work to treat any relevant underlying issues?
  1. No, I’m not working to fix any underlying issues.
  2. I am trying now, but I’ve never been successful. I don’t expect Mounjaro to change that.
  3. I think that taking Mounjaro would improve my mental health and stress levels.
  4. I’m not sure.
8. Will you work to treat any physical underlying conditions that might contribute to your weight?
  1. No, I’m not working to fix any underlying issues.
  2. I am trying now, but I’ve never been successful. I don’t expect Mounjaro to change that.
  3. Yes. I’m currently working now to treat any/all underlying physical conditions, and I’m finding success.
  4. I’m not sure.

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What Happens When You Stop Taking Mounjaro?

Mounjaro is an injectable treatment that was approved by the FDA in 2022 to help with blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. It's known to cause weight loss in the people who use it, but what happens when you stop taking the medication?

  • Appetite increase. Mounjaro is known to suppress users' appetites, but when people go off the drug, their appetite might bounce back.
  • Blood sugar increase. As mentioned, Mounjaro was created to decrease blood sugar levels in people experiencing Type 2 diabetes. So naturally, when users then go off of the drug, their blood sugar levels typically return to previous levels.
  • Weight gain. Though this isn't always the case, some users do gain back the weight after going back on Mounjaro. Some patients reported that they gained 1/3 of the weight they lost back.
  • Digestive problems. There are common digestive symptoms that sometimes occur alongside Mounjaro when people first go on the drug. When the drug begins to leave their system, the same symptoms often return. These include cramps, vomiting, and constipation.

Want to learn more?

For more information about GLP-1 treatments and type 2 diabetes generally, check out these authoritative articles below:

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