In recent years, several weight‑loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have become increasingly popular. Although they can offer quick results, they do not all work in the same way, nor do they guarantee sustainable long‑term outcomes.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro: What They Are and How They Differ
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are medications that have become well‑known for weight loss, even though they were originally developed to treat diabetes.
All three help with weight reduction because they decrease appetite and make you feel full sooner. The difference lies in how they achieve this:
- Ozempic: uses a substance that mimics a natural hormone in the body that regulates hunger.
- Wegovy: very similar to Ozempic, but with a higher dose and specifically designed to treat overweight.
- Mounjaro: combines the action of two hormones, which in some cases can lead to greater weight loss.
Although they can help you lose weight quickly, they have an important limitation: they do not change habits or the body’s long‑term functioning. This is why, once you stop taking them, it is common to regain the weight if there is no deeper change behind the process.
Additionally, like any medication, they must always be used under medical supervision.
Beyond Medication: The Importance of a Comprehensive Approach
Real and lasting weight loss does not depend solely on eating less, but on retraining the body and habits.
At Clínica Torrubia Garbayo, we work with an approach based on combining:
- A personalised diet for each patient
- Acupuncture (auriculotherapy) to control appetite and anxiety
- Weekly medical follow‑up, essential for adjusting the treatment
This method allows for progressive weight loss, without hunger and, above all, without relying on external solutions in the long term.
Acupuncture helps reduce anxiety, regulate appetite and activate metabolism, making the slimming process easier. At the same time, continuous medical monitoring allows treatment guidelines to be adapted according to each patient’s progress, preventing plateaus and side effects and improving results.
The Real Goal: Losing Weight and Keeping It Off
One of the most common mistakes in weight‑loss treatments is focusing only on short‑term results. True success lies in maintaining those results over time.
Although medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro can be helpful in certain cases, they are not enough on their own. Achieving lasting results requires medical supervision, follow‑up, nutritional education and habit changes.