Long-term follow-up: How long to continue medicines?

Obesity is a chronic disease that requires long-term management, yet many patients wonder, "Once I lose weight, can I stop my medicines?" The answer is not always straightforward. Decisions about continuing, adjusting, or discontinuing anti-obesity medications depend on factors such as weight loss achieved, underlying health conditions, risk of weight regain, lifestyle changes, and ongoing medical evaluation. Understanding obesity as a chronic, relapsing condition is essential for setting realistic expectations and achieving sustainable outcomes. Join us for this insightful episode of ObesiTalks as leading experts discuss the science behind long-term obesity treatment and answer your questions on maintaining weight loss and lifelong health.