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\n 3 min read<\/span>New Delhi<\/em><\/span>Jul 29, 2026 04:59 PM IST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Ozempic and Mounjaro are diabetes medicines that are also widely used for weight loss. They work by controlling appetite, slowing digestion, and helping regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. \u201cBecause of this, people also see benefits for heart health \u2014 like lower blood pressure, less strain on the heart, and better cholesterol,\u201d said Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior consultant, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel.<\/p>\n

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But what happens when you stop them?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The biggest change is with weight. \u201cOnce you get off these medicines, your appetite usually comes back. If diet and exercise habits are not strong, most people gain back a good part of the weight they lost. And with weight gain, blood pressure, sugar levels, and cholesterol can also go back up,\u201d said Dr Pal.<\/p>\n

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According to experts, from a heart point of view, the protection you were getting also reduces. \u201cStudies show these drugs lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with diabetes or heart disease. So stopping suddenly means you lose that extra benefit,\u201d said Dr Pal.
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\nDr Parin Sangoi, consultant, interventional cardiologist, Wockhardt<\/a> Hospitals Mumbai<\/a> Central, also stressed that no evidence stopping Ozempic or Mounjaro suddenly causes a heart attack or stroke. \u201cThe concern lies in a gradual increase. As weight, blood sugar, and other metabolic risk factors start to rise again over weeks or months, the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease may also increase, especially in people who already have diabetes, obesity, or existing heart disease. This is why these medicines should never be stopped without discussing it with the treating doctor, who can suggest alternative treatments or a structured plan to maintain cardiovascular health,\u201d said Dr Sangoi.<\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t mean you should never stop. But it has to be done with a plan \u2014 with your doctor, with focus on diet, exercise, sleep, and other heart medicines if needed. \u201cThink of Ozempic\/Mounjaro as a support, not a permanent fix. The long-term goal should always be lifestyle,\u201d said Dr Pal.<\/p>\n

A clear plan is essential. Dr Sangoi said that this includes keeping healthy eating habits<\/a><\/strong>, staying active, regularly monitoring weight and blood sugar, and managing blood pressure and cholesterol. \u201cFor those with diabetes or existing heart disease, follow-up becomes even more important after stopping these medicines. The goal should be to protect long-term heart health rather than just focusing on short-term weight loss,\u201d said Dr Sangoi.<\/p>\n

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