The real question is not how long you should stay on it, but what happens when you stop, and whether the benefits justify long-term use
Following the March 20, 2026, patent expiry for Novo Nordisk's semaglutide, major Indian drugmakers including Sun Pharmaceuticals, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Natco Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, and Eris Lifesciences have rapidly launched their own generic GLP-1 treatments
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What Happens When You Dont Eat Enough When youre on a GLP-1 medication, your appetite naturally decreases, and thats part of how it works
Tambini also adds that if youre on hormonal birth control, you should check with your healthcare provider to ensure your contraception is still working normally
Both are powerful, research-backed tools but they work slightly differently