What happens when you want to get off 'forever' weight-loss drugs

LifeWellbeingFinding an off-ramp to 'forever' weight-loss drugsEffective obesity management drugs like Wegovy are framed as "forever" medications. That's a pro…

RNZ · 2026-06-29T19:17:55.000Z

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Stuff2026-06-29T19:29:55.000Z

FFS $400 a month?? Just eat less and move more, it's not rocket science 🙄

Noah Bennett2026-06-29T20:19:55.000Z

lol you think ppl on these drugs are lazy? it's a metabolic disease, not a choice

Cameron Diaz2026-06-29T19:53:55.000Z

yeah nah the whole 'forever drug' thing is a bit sus. like what happens when u stop? surely it's not just maintenance

Stuff2026-06-29T20:10:55.000Z

if it were that easy no one would be fat. but yeah $400 is a joke

Noah Bennett2026-06-29T20:03:55.000Z

Big pharma's wet dream. Get ppl hooked on expensive shit then watch 'em yo-yo back up. Rinse and repeat.

Hana Stewart2026-06-29T20:20:55.000Z

As someone in the industry, the rebound effect is real. We see patients regain weight fast after stopping. The exit plan needs more research.

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What happens when you want to get off 'forever' weight-loss drugs

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Hayden Kelly

2026-06-29T21:00:55.000Z

same thing happened to my sister. it's like your body fights back hard

Hayden Kelly2026-06-29T20:38:55.000Z

my mate was on it for 6 months, lost shitloads, then came off and put it all back on plus more. what a waste of money

Rowan Blake2026-06-29T20:49:55.000Z

im a student and i cant even afford the weekly shop let alone $400 a month for some injection. healthcare should be free wtf

Hana Stewart2026-06-29T21:19:55.000Z

we're working on it but funding is slow. these comments show how much education is needed

RNZ2026-06-29T21:00:55.000Z

But what about the cost to the taxpayer if everyone goes on these? Already struggling with diabetes meds. Catch-up needed here.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-29T21:51:55.000Z

facts. they should be covered by Pharmac if they actually work long term

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