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AFTER GLP-1 CARE

After stopping GLP-1,
the first 3 months matter

After stopping Wegovy or Mounjaro, appetite and weight tend to rise again.
Manage these 3 months with herbal diet medicine

WHY THE FIRST 3 MONTHS

After stopping,
weight rises fastest early on

While you use it, GLP-1 helps keep weight off by reducing how much you eat. When it stops, that help goes away, so food intake and weight can rise again. Regain is fastest right after stopping and then slows down

About 60%

In an analysis of 6 clinical trials (3,236 people), about 60% of the weight lost during treatment had returned one year after stopping GLP-1

Budini B et al. eClinicalMedicine 2026 · meta-regression of 6 clinical trials · View paper
Weight change after stopping varies by individual

0%-5%-10%-15%-20% First 3 months 68 weeks on treatment 52 weeks after stopping −17.3% −5.6%
STEP 1 extension (327 participants who stopped semaglutide 2.4 mg): mean change from starting weight · Wilding JPH et al., Diabetes Obes Metab 2022 · approximate curve joining the published week-68 and week-120 values · View paper

OUR CLINICAL RECORDS

Even after stopping,
weight came down again

Three-month records of people who started ACRO care after stopping GLP-1

In-clinic study · data as of 2026.10.19 · 424 people who started ACRO care after GLP-1

  • After starting ACRO care clinic records · median
  • Typical course after stopping GLP-1 estimate from clinical trials
+10%+5%0%-5%-10%Start3 mo6 mo about +6% about +10% −6.3% −7.4%

146/150did not regain more than 2% at about 3 months

  • −6.3%Weight change at about 3 months Median · 150 people
  • −7.4%Weight change at about 6 months Median · 66 people
  • 1 in 4lost more than 9% at about 3 months
  • This is not a comparative trial, so it reflects ACRO care as a whole (consultation, prescription and follow-up), not herbal medicine alone. Final figures may change after IRB-approved analysis
  • The typical course is an estimate: the 1-year weight gain of participants switched from tirzepatide to placebo (about +14%, SURMOUNT-4) fitted to the meta-analysis curve of regain after stopping GLP-1 (Budini 2026). These are different groups, so direct comparison is limited
  • Individual results vary

J Korean Med 2022

Study on weight-loss results with ACRO herbal diet medicine

A study of weight change in 118 ACRO patients over 10 weeks of herbal diet medicine · IRB approved · Read the study

−10.2%10-week mean weight change · −7.64 kg

3-MONTH CARE

The 3 months after stopping,
here is how we manage them

You can come before you stop or after you have already stopped. Monthly visits track weight and appetite, and the prescription is adjusted to match

  1. / 1 month

    Checking appetite and condition

    We start from your last dose date

    • Stopping date and last dose
    • Changes in appetite and food intake
    • Condition: digestion, sleep, fatigue
    • Weight, body composition, pulse and tongue diagnosis
    • Herbal prescription for your current condition

  2. Month 2

    Adjusting to how you respond

    We refine the prescription after one month

    • Weight and appetite changes
    • Any discomfort while taking it
    • Condition and eating patterns
    • Prescription and dose adjusted as needed

  3. 3 mo

    Deciding what comes next

    We decide together whether to continue a maintenance prescription

    • Comparing 3-month weight and body composition
    • Reviewing appetite, condition and eating habits
    • Maintenance prescription or move to lifestyle care
    • Next visit scheduled

ON GLP-1 NOW

If you are on GLP-1 now,
combining is decided carefully in person

You can consult with us while still using GLP-1. We look at your dose, injection schedule, other medications and overall health together, and decide with our clinicians whether to add herbal medicine

  • Product and dose
  • Injection schedule
  • Current medications & conditions
  • Current symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or constipation

FAQ

Care after GLP-1:
Frequently asked questions

Written by ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic doctors · Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, Seoul
Last updated 2026.10.19

Q01When do I start herbal medicine after stopping GLP-1?

It depends on the product, your last dose, current symptoms and other medications, so we decide after your consultation. If you consult before stopping, we can plan around your stopping date

Q02Will herbal medicine prevent rebound weight gain?

Weight change after stopping varies, and herbal medicine alone cannot guarantee weight maintenance. We adjust the plan by tracking weight, appetite, eating and daily habits together

Q03I am using Wegovy or Mounjaro. Can I take herbal medicine as well?

Combining is decided carefully after an in-person consultation. We check your product, dose, injection schedule, medications and health, and do not recommend combining for everyone

Q04When should I stop GLP-1?

Discuss timing with the clinician who prescribed your GLP-1. We do not recommend stopping on your own, and we help you prepare weight and eating plans for before and after stopping

Q05What if I have nausea, vomiting or severe abdominal pain while on GLP-1?

Do not add medicines or herbal medicine on your own. Contact or see the clinic that prescribed your GLP-1 first. Severe or persistent symptoms need prompt medical evaluation

Q06Can I consult if I use it to treat diabetes?

Yes, but any change to or stopping of diabetes medication must be decided by your prescribing clinician. Please tell us your current blood sugar status and medications

CONSULTATION

If you have stopped or plan to stop GLP-1,
let us manage the first 3 months with you

We check your last dose, appetite and weight
and set out a 3-month post-GLP-1 plan

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