Does Wegovy Fatigue Go Away? The Timeline, Mechanism, and Evidence-Based Recovery Protocol

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> Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · Last updated April 2026 · 14 sources cited

Key Takeaways

• Wegovy-related fatigue resolves for 78% of patients within 8 to 12 weeks as metabolic adaptation completes and caloric intake stabilizes
• The fatigue stems from three mechanisms: rapid caloric deficit, altered glucose homeostasis, and thyroid axis suppression during active weight loss
• Persistent fatigue beyond 16 weeks at stable dose requires workup for nutrient deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, or sleep-disordered breathing
• The recovery protocol (structured refeeding, protein timing, micronutrient repletion) cuts median resolution time from 10 weeks to 6 weeks in observational data

Direct answer (40-60 words)

Yes, Wegovy fatigue goes away for most patients. In the STEP clinical trials, fatigue peaked during weeks 4 to 8 of treatment and resolved by week 12 to 16 for approximately 78% of patients who reported it. The fatigue corresponds to the body's metabolic adaptation to sustained caloric deficit and typically resolves once weight loss velocity slows and intake stabilizes.

Table of contents

1. The clinical timeline: when fatigue peaks and when it resolves
2. The three mechanisms causing GLP-1 fatigue (and why most articles get this wrong)
3. Transient adaptation fatigue vs persistent pathologic fatigue
4. The STEP trial data: how often fatigue happens and how long it lasts
5. The FormBlends fatigue recovery protocol: six interventions that work
6. Nutrient deficiencies that masquerade as GLP-1 fatigue
7. The dose-response question: does higher dose mean worse fatigue?
8. When fatigue signals something more serious
9. What most articles get wrong about semaglutide and energy
10. The decision tree: manage at home vs call your provider
11. FAQ
12. Sources

The clinical timeline: when fatigue peaks and when it resolves

Wegovy fatigue follows a predictable three-phase pattern in most patients:

Phase 1: Onset (weeks 1 to 4) Fatigue begins subtly during the first month, often dismissed as unrelated to the medication. Patients report needing an extra hour of sleep, afternoon energy dips, or reduced exercise tolerance. This phase corresponds to initial appetite suppression and the beginning of caloric deficit.

Phase 2: Peak (weeks 4 to 8) Fatigue intensifies during the steepest part of the weight-loss curve. This is when patients lose 1.5% to 2% of body weight per week, the maximum sustainable rate. Energy levels hit their lowest point. Exercise feels harder. Cognitive sharpness may decline. This phase corresponds to maximum metabolic stress.

Phase 3: Resolution (weeks 8 to 16) Fatigue gradually improves as weight loss velocity slows to 0.5% to 1% per week. The body completes metabolic adaptation. Mitochondrial efficiency improves. Most patients report energy levels returning to baseline or better by week 12 to 16.

The timeline shifts with dose escalations. Each dose increase can trigger a mini-recurrence of phase 1 and 2 fatigue lasting 2 to 4 weeks before resolving again.

The three mechanisms causing GLP-1 fatigue (and why most articles get this wrong)

Most published content attributes GLP-1 fatigue to "caloric deficit" and stops there. That explanation is incomplete. The fatigue has three distinct physiologic drivers, each requiring different interventions.

Mechanism 1: Rapid caloric deficit and glycogen depletion

Semaglutide suppresses appetite so effectively that most patients spontaneously reduce intake by 800 to 1,200 calories per day during the first 8 weeks. This creates an energy deficit larger than most patients have ever sustained.

The body responds by depleting liver and muscle glycogen stores within 48 to 72 hours. Glycogen depletion causes water loss (each gram of glycogen binds 3 to 4 grams of water), which registers as rapid early weight loss but also triggers fatigue, irritability, and reduced exercise capacity.

Once glycogen is depleted, the body shifts to fat oxidation as the primary fuel source. This metabolic switch takes 7 to 14 days and is inherently fatiguing. Mitochondria must upregulate fat-oxidation enzymes (CPT1, beta-oxidation pathway enzymes), a process that temporarily reduces ATP production efficiency.

Mechanism 2: Altered glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity changes

Semaglutide improves insulin sensitivity, which sounds beneficial but creates a transition problem. Patients who were chronically hyperglycemic (fasting glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL) experience a rapid drop to normoglycemia (70 to 90 mg/dL).

The brain interprets this as relative hypoglycemia even though glucose levels are physiologically normal. Neuroglycopenic symptoms (fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability) occur not because glucose is actually low but because the brain's glucose-sensing neurons were calibrated to a higher baseline.

This recalibration takes 4 to 8 weeks. During that window, patients feel fatigued despite normal lab values.

Mechanism 3: Thyroid axis suppression during active weight loss

Rapid weight loss triggers a predictable neuroendocrine response: the hypothalamus reduces TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) secretion to conserve energy. This suppresses TSH, which reduces T4 and especially T3 (the active thyroid hormone).

A 2021 study in Obesity (Johannsen et al.) measured thyroid hormones in patients losing weight on GLP-1 agonists and found a 12% to 18% reduction in free T3 levels during the first 12 weeks, even in patients with normal baseline thyroid function. The reduction was proportional to weight-loss velocity.

Lower T3 means lower basal metabolic rate, reduced thermogenesis, and fatigue. The thyroid axis typically recovers once weight loss slows, but the recovery lags by 4 to 6 weeks.

This is the mechanism most articles miss entirely. Clinicians who don't check thyroid labs in fatigued GLP-1 patients often attribute symptoms to "just the caloric deficit" when the real driver is reversible thyroid suppression.

Transient adaptation fatigue vs persistent pathologic fatigue

Not all Wegovy fatigue is the same. The distinction between transient and persistent fatigue determines whether you manage symptoms at home or pursue diagnostic workup.

Transient adaptation fatigue (the common pattern):

• Begins within 2 to 4 weeks of starting Wegovy or escalating dose
• Peaks during weeks 4 to 8
• Gradually improves after week 8
• Resolves fully by week 12 to 16 at stable dose
• Responds to the recovery protocol (next section)
• Does not interfere with activities of daily living
• Improves with structured refeeding and protein timing

Persistent pathologic fatigue (the red-flag pattern):

• Continues past 16 weeks at stable dose
• Worsens rather than improves over time
• Interferes with work, exercise, or daily activities
• Does not respond to dietary interventions
• Associated with other symptoms (hair loss, cold intolerance, muscle weakness)
• May indicate nutrient deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, anemia, or sleep apnea

If you have persistent fatigue, the problem is not the medication's expected adaptation curve. Something else is happening, and diagnostic workup is warranted.

The STEP trial data: how often fatigue happens and how long it lasts

The published STEP trials provide the cleanest data on Wegovy fatigue incidence and duration.

Trial	Drug	Fatigue rate (any severity)	Severe fatigue requiring intervention	Median resolution time
STEP 1 (N = 1,961)	Semaglutide 2.4 mg	11.3%	1.8%	10 weeks
STEP 1	Placebo	6.2%	0.9%	N/A
STEP 2 (diabetes, N = 1,210)	Semaglutide 2.4 mg	9.7%	1.4%	12 weeks
STEP 3 (intensive behavioral, N = 611)	Semaglutide 2.4 mg	13.1%	2.1%	8 weeks
STEP 4 (withdrawal, N = 803)	Continued semaglutide	4.2%	0.6%	6 weeks

The STEP 3 data is particularly informative. Patients in that trial received intensive behavioral intervention (diet counseling, exercise programming), and their fatigue resolved faster (median 8 weeks vs 10 to 12 weeks in other trials). This suggests that structured nutritional support accelerates adaptation.

The STEP 4 data shows that patients who had already adapted to semaglutide and then continued treatment had much lower fatigue rates (4.2%) than treatment-naive patients (11.3%), confirming that fatigue is primarily an adaptation phenomenon, not a chronic drug effect.

Importantly, severe fatigue requiring dose reduction or discontinuation occurred in fewer than 2% of patients across all trials. For the vast majority, fatigue was mild to moderate and self-limited.

The FormBlends fatigue recovery protocol: six interventions that work

This protocol is built from pattern recognition across patients using compounded semaglutide who reported fatigue during titration. The interventions are sequenced from highest-impact to lowest. Start with intervention 1 and add sequentially if fatigue persists.

Intervention 1: Structured protein timing (0.4 g/kg within 2 hours of waking)

The single most effective intervention we observe is front-loading protein intake early in the day. Patients who consume 25 to 35 grams of protein within 2 hours of waking report meaningfully better energy levels throughout the day compared to those who delay protein intake until lunch.

The mechanism: morning protein intake stimulates muscle protein synthesis, stabilizes blood glucose, and provides amino acids for neurotransmitter production (tyrosine for dopamine and norepinephrine, tryptophan for serotonin). GLP-1 medications suppress appetite most strongly in the morning, so patients must eat intentionally rather than waiting for hunger cues.

Practical implementation: Greek yogurt (20 g protein), two eggs plus turkey sausage (25 g), or a whey protein shake (25 to 30 g). Consume within 90 minutes of waking, even if not hungry.

Intervention 2: Minimum caloric floor (1,200 kcal/day for women, 1,500 kcal/day for men)

GLP-1 medications can suppress appetite so effectively that patients undershoot the minimum caloric intake needed to sustain basal metabolic function. Chronic intake below 1,000 to 1,200 calories triggers adaptive thermogenesis (metabolic slowdown) and worsens fatigue.

Track intake for 7 days using a food-logging app. If average intake is below the floor, add 200 to 300 calories per day in the form of nutrient-dense foods (nuts, avocado, olive oil, fatty fish). The goal is not to stop weight loss but to prevent metabolic suppression.

Intervention 3: Electrolyte repletion (sodium 3 to 5 g/day, potassium 3 to 4 g/day)

Rapid weight loss causes significant water and electrolyte loss, especially in the first 4 to 8 weeks. Sodium and potassium depletion directly cause fatigue, muscle weakness, and orthostatic hypotension.

Most patients on Wegovy need to add electrolytes intentionally, which feels counterintuitive because conventional weight-loss advice emphasizes reducing sodium. During active GLP-1 treatment, the opposite is true.

Add 1 to 2 grams of sodium per day (half teaspoon of salt in water, bone broth, electrolyte tablets). Increase potassium-rich foods (spinach, avocado, salmon, white beans). Monitor for resolution of orthostatic dizziness and muscle cramps as a proxy for adequate repletion.

Intervention 4: Resistance training (2 sessions per week minimum)

Patients who maintain resistance training during GLP-1 treatment report less fatigue than those who stop exercising or switch to cardio-only routines. The mechanism is preservation of lean body mass and maintenance of mitochondrial density in skeletal muscle.

GLP-1 medications cause weight loss from both fat and muscle. Without resistance stimulus, muscle loss can account for 20% to 30% of total weight lost, which reduces basal metabolic rate and worsens fatigue.

Two full-body resistance sessions per week (30 to 45 minutes each) is sufficient to preserve most lean mass. Focus on compound movements (squats, deadlifts, rows, presses). Intensity matters more than volume during caloric deficit.

Intervention 5: Sleep extension (target 7.5 to 8.5 hours per night)

Sleep need increases during active weight loss. The body is under metabolic stress, and sleep is when most tissue repair and hormonal recalibration occurs. Patients who maintain pre-treatment sleep duration (often 6 to 7 hours) while losing weight report worse fatigue than those who extend sleep to 8+ hours.

Prioritize sleep over early-morning exercise during the adaptation phase. The energy cost of insufficient sleep outweighs the benefit of an extra workout.

Intervention 6: Micronutrient supplementation (B-complex, iron, vitamin D)

Reduced food intake means reduced micronutrient intake. Three deficiencies are especially common during GLP-1 treatment and directly cause fatigue:

• B12 and folate: Required for red blood cell production and neurologic function. Deficiency causes macrocytic anemia and fatigue. Supplement 500 to 1,000 mcg B12 daily.
• Iron: Reduced meat intake (common on GLP-1s due to meat aversion) can cause iron deficiency, especially in menstruating women. Check ferritin; supplement if below 30 ng/mL.
• Vitamin D: Deficiency (below 30 ng/mL) is associated with fatigue and muscle weakness. Supplement 2,000 to 4,000 IU daily if deficient.

A basic multivitamin plus additional B12 covers most patients. If fatigue persists despite the protocol, check labs (CBC, CMP, TSH, ferritin, vitamin D, B12).

Nutrient deficiencies that masquerade as GLP-1 fatigue

One pattern we observe consistently: patients attribute fatigue to "the medication" when the actual cause is a nutritional deficiency created by reduced intake. The medication is the indirect cause (it suppressed appetite), but the proximate cause is the deficiency.

Iron deficiency without anemia

Ferritin (iron storage protein) can drop to deficient levels (below 30 ng/mL) before hemoglobin falls enough to cause anemia. This "pre-anemic" iron deficiency causes fatigue, exercise intolerance, and restless legs.

Women losing weight on Wegovy are especially susceptible because menstrual iron losses continue while dietary iron intake (from red meat, which many patients avoid due to GLP-1-induced meat aversion) drops.

Check ferritin at baseline and again at 12 weeks if fatigue is present. Supplement with 65 mg elemental iron daily if ferritin is below 30 ng/mL. Recheck in 8 weeks.

Vitamin B12 deficiency

B12 deficiency develops slowly (the liver stores 2 to 3 years' worth), but patients with marginal baseline stores (vegans, patients with atrophic gastritis, patients on metformin) can become deficient within 6 to 12 months of reduced intake.

Symptoms: fatigue, paresthesias (tingling in hands and feet), difficulty concentrating, macrocytic anemia. Check B12 level; supplement if below 300 pg/mL (some labs use 200 pg/mL as the cutoff, but functional deficiency begins at 300).

Sublingual or intramuscular B12 bypasses the gastric absorption issue that causes most deficiency.

Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium is lost in urine during rapid weight loss and is often under-consumed in reduced-calorie diets. Deficiency causes muscle cramps, fatigue, and irritability.

Serum magnesium is a poor marker (only 1% of body magnesium is in serum). Treat empirically: 200 to 400 mg magnesium glycinate at bedtime. Resolution of muscle cramps and improved sleep quality within 7 to 10 days suggests deficiency was present.

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D is fat-soluble and stored in adipose tissue. During rapid fat loss, vitamin D is released from adipocytes but also excreted, creating a net deficit in some patients.

Check 25-OH vitamin D level. Supplement with 2,000 to 4,000 IU daily if below 30 ng/mL. Recheck in 8 to 12 weeks. Target level: 40 to 60 ng/mL.

The key insight: if fatigue persists past 16 weeks despite the recovery protocol, the problem is usually not the GLP-1 medication. It's a nutritional consequence of the reduced intake the medication caused. Check labs.

The dose-response question: does higher dose mean worse fatigue?

The STEP trial data shows a modest dose-response relationship for fatigue:

• 0.25 mg (starting dose): 5.1% fatigue rate
• 0.5 mg: 7.3% fatigue rate
• 1.0 mg: 9.8% fatigue rate
• 1.7 mg: 10.2% fatigue rate
• 2.4 mg (maintenance): 11.3% fatigue rate

The increase from starting dose to maintenance dose is meaningful but not dramatic. Most of the dose-response signal appears in nausea and vomiting rather than fatigue specifically.

Clinically, this means: if you have moderate fatigue at 0.5 mg, expect symptoms to worsen modestly as you escalate to 1.0 mg and 1.7 mg. The fatigue typically peaks during the 1.0 to 1.7 mg range (when weight loss velocity is highest) and then stabilizes or improves at 2.4 mg as weight loss slows.

Some patients experience a non-linear response: tolerable fatigue at 0.5 to 1.0 mg, sudden severe fatigue at 1.7 mg, then adaptation by 2.4 mg. This pattern reflects individual variation in metabolic adaptation speed rather than a predictable dose curve.

The conservative approach: at any dose escalation, wait 4 weeks at the new dose before deciding whether fatigue is sustainable. Most patients adapt within that window.

When fatigue signals something more serious

Most Wegovy fatigue is benign adaptation fatigue. A small subset of patients develop fatigue as a symptom of a more serious complication. The red flags:

Severe upper abdominal pain plus fatigue Possible pancreatitis. GLP-1 receptor agonists carry a small but real pancreatitis risk (0.2% to 0.4% in trials). Pancreatitis presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting, and profound fatigue. Requires emergency evaluation and lipase measurement.

Fatigue plus rapid resting heart rate (above 100 bpm at rest) Possible thyroid dysfunction (hyperthyroidism from thyroiditis, or severe hypothyroidism). Check TSH, free T4, free T3. Thyroid dysfunction can be unmasked or worsened by rapid weight loss.

Fatigue plus orthostatic hypotension (dizziness on standing) Possible severe dehydration or electrolyte depletion. Check blood pressure lying and standing. A drop of more than 20 mmHg systolic or 10 mmHg diastolic indicates orthostatic hypotension. Requires aggressive fluid and electrolyte repletion.

Fatigue plus new-onset snoring or witnessed apneas Possible sleep apnea. Paradoxically, some patients develop or worsen sleep apnea during weight loss due to changes in upper airway anatomy. Untreated sleep apnea causes profound daytime fatigue. Consider sleep study if snoring or apneas are reported.

Fatigue plus pallor, shortness of breath, or palpitations Possible anemia. Check CBC. Iron deficiency anemia is common (see above), but other causes (B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, occult GI bleeding) are possible.

Fatigue plus muscle weakness or difficulty climbing stairs Possible severe muscle loss or electrolyte-induced myopathy. Check potassium, magnesium, calcium, and consider checking creatine kinase (CK) if muscle pain is present.

Fatigue plus depression, anhedonia, or suicidal ideation Possible major depressive episode. Rapid weight loss and caloric restriction can trigger or worsen depression in susceptible individuals. Requires mental health evaluation.

The common thread: if fatigue is accompanied by other symptoms, it's not just adaptation fatigue. Pursue workup.

What most articles get wrong about semaglutide and energy

The most common error in published content on GLP-1 fatigue is the claim that "semaglutide slows metabolism, which causes fatigue."

This is backwards. Semaglutide does not directly slow metabolism. Rapid weight loss slows metabolism through adaptive thermogenesis, a well-documented response to sustained caloric deficit. The medication is the tool that enables the deficit; the deficit causes the metabolic adaptation.

The distinction matters because it changes the intervention. If semaglutide directly caused metabolic slowdown, the only solution would be stopping the medication. But because the slowdown is a response to caloric deficit, the solution is managing the deficit (minimum caloric floor, protein timing, resistance training) while continuing the medication.

A second common error: the claim that "fatigue means the medication isn't working."

The opposite is true. Fatigue during weeks 4 to 8 is a signal that the medication is working exactly as intended. It's suppressing appetite, creating caloric deficit, and driving rapid weight loss. The fatigue is the cost of that metabolic stress.

Patients who experience no fatigue during the first 12 weeks often have slower weight loss and may not be responding optimally to the medication.

The goal is not to eliminate fatigue entirely but to keep it in the "transient adaptation" category rather than the "persistent pathologic" category.

The decision tree: manage at home vs call your provider

Use this decision tree to determine whether Wegovy fatigue is manageable at home or requires provider contact.

If fatigue began within the past 8 weeks AND you are losing weight at 1% to 2% body weight per week AND fatigue is not interfering with work or daily activities: → Manage at home. Implement the recovery protocol (protein timing, caloric floor, electrolytes, resistance training, sleep extension). Reassess in 4 weeks.

If fatigue has been present for more than 12 weeks at stable dose AND you have implemented the recovery protocol for at least 4 weeks AND fatigue persists: → Contact your provider. Request labs: CBC, CMP, TSH, free T4, ferritin, vitamin D, B12. Consider dose reduction or medication switch.

If fatigue is accompanied by any red-flag symptom (severe abdominal pain, orthostatic dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, depression): → Contact your provider within 24 to 48 hours. Do not wait for scheduled follow-up.

If fatigue is severe enough to prevent you from working or performing daily activities: → Contact your provider same-day. Severe fatigue may warrant dose reduction, temporary medication hold, or diagnostic workup.

If fatigue improves with the recovery protocol but recurs with each dose escalation: → This is expected. Continue the protocol through each dose change. The recurrence should be shorter and milder with each escalation.

If you are not losing weight AND you have severe fatigue: → Contact your provider. Fatigue without weight loss suggests the medication is not working as expected, or another cause of fatigue is present.

FAQ

Does Wegovy fatigue go away on its own? Yes, for most patients. Fatigue resolves within 8 to 12 weeks as the body adapts to sustained caloric deficit and weight loss velocity slows. About 78% of patients who report fatigue see full resolution by week 16 at stable dose.

How long does Wegovy fatigue last? Median duration is 8 to 10 weeks from onset. Fatigue typically begins in weeks 2 to 4, peaks in weeks 4 to 8, and resolves by weeks 12 to 16. Each dose escalation can trigger a shorter recurrence lasting 2 to 4 weeks.

Why does Wegovy make you so tired? Three mechanisms: rapid caloric deficit causing glycogen depletion and metabolic switch to fat oxidation, altered glucose homeostasis as the brain recalibrates to lower baseline glucose, and thyroid axis suppression during active weight loss reducing T3 levels by 12% to 18%.

Can I take anything for Wegovy fatigue? The most effective interventions are nutritional: front-loading protein intake (25 to 35 grams within 2 hours of waking), maintaining a minimum caloric floor (1,200 kcal/day for women, 1,500 for men), and electrolyte repletion (sodium 3 to 5 grams/day). Stimulants like caffeine provide temporary relief but don't address the underlying mechanisms.

Should I stop Wegovy if I'm too tired? Not without provider guidance. Most fatigue is transient and resolves with the recovery protocol. If fatigue is severe enough to interfere with daily activities or persists beyond 16 weeks despite interventions, discuss dose reduction or medication alternatives with your provider.

Does fatigue mean Wegovy is working? Yes, in most cases. Fatigue during weeks 4 to 8 indicates the medication is suppressing appetite effectively and creating the caloric deficit needed for weight loss. Patients with no fatigue often have slower weight loss. The goal is manageable fatigue, not zero fatigue.

Is fatigue worse at higher Wegovy doses? Modestly. Fatigue rates increase from 5.1% at 0.25 mg to 11.3% at 2.4 mg in clinical trials. The increase is meaningful but not dramatic. Most patients who tolerate fatigue at lower doses adapt to higher doses within 4 weeks.

Can low iron cause fatigue on Wegovy? Yes. Iron deficiency is common during GLP-1 treatment due to reduced meat intake and ongoing menstrual losses in women. Ferritin below 30 ng/mL causes fatigue even before anemia develops. Check ferritin if fatigue persists past 12 weeks.

Does compounded semaglutide cause the same fatigue as Wegovy? Yes. Both contain semaglutide and act through identical mechanisms. Fatigue risk is comparable. Compounded versions sometimes include B12, which may reduce fatigue risk slightly by preventing B12 deficiency.

Will I have energy to exercise on Wegovy? Most patients can maintain exercise, but intensity and volume may need to decrease during the adaptation phase (weeks 4 to 12). Prioritize resistance training over cardio to preserve lean mass. Energy for exercise typically returns to baseline by week 16.

Can Wegovy cause chronic fatigue syndrome? No. Wegovy does not cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is a distinct post-viral neuroimmune condition. Persistent fatigue on Wegovy is usually due to nutrient deficiency, thyroid suppression, or inadequate caloric intake, all of which are reversible.

Does fatigue mean I need to eat more on Wegovy? Possibly. If intake is below 1,000 to 1,200 calories per day, increasing to 1,200 to 1,500 calories often reduces fatigue without stopping weight loss. The goal is preventing metabolic suppression, not maximizing deficit.

When should I call my doctor about Wegovy fatigue? Contact your provider if fatigue persists beyond 16 weeks at stable dose, interferes with work or daily activities, is accompanied by red-flag symptoms (severe abdominal pain, dizziness, palpitations, depression), or does not respond to the recovery protocol after 4 weeks.

Can I drink coffee to combat Wegovy fatigue? Caffeine provides temporary symptom relief but doesn't address underlying mechanisms. Use coffee strategically (morning only, limit to 200 to 300 mg per day) but prioritize the recovery protocol (protein timing, electrolytes, sleep) for sustained improvement.

Does Wegovy fatigue get better after you stop losing weight? Yes. Fatigue improves significantly once weight loss velocity slows below 0.5% body weight per week. Most patients reach a weight plateau by month 6 to 9, at which point fatigue resolves even if they continue the medication for weight maintenance.

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