Indias drug regulator, the CDSCO, has stated that GLP-1 obesity drugs are approved with the condition that they be prescribed only by qualified specialists after proper evaluation, per PIB, Government of India, 2025-26
Some patients experience rapid weight regain when stopping GLP-1s, which could affect surgical planning if significant weight change occurs
It's intended for long-term use in diabetes management
Individual experiences tell the rest
According to the Indiana University School of Medicine, prior research suggests that, in the United States alone, the use of GLP-1s have increased by fortyfold between 2017 and 2021
Prevention of diet-induced obesity: healthy, nonobese animals at baseline receiving experimental treatment while receiving a high-fat diet