Cardiologists on what happens when you get off Ozempic or Mounjaro

Stopping Ozempic or Mounjaro does not suddenly trigger a heart attack or stroke, but experts say it can gradually reverse many of the health benefits these medications provide if healthy lifestyle habits are not maintained. According to Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal and Dr Parin Sangoi, appetite often returns after stopping the drugs, increasing the likelihood of weight regain, which can raise blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels and, over time, increase cardiovascular risk—especially in people with diabetes, obesity, or heart disease. Doctors recommend discontinuing these medications only under medical supervision, with a structured plan that includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and ongoing monitoring of weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol to protect long-term heart health. According to experts, from a heart point of view, the protection you were getting also reduces. “Studies 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 ext... [1486 chars]