Gabriel Iglesias on going off Ozempic: 'It is scary; I regained 20 pounds quickly'

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to drug usage.Ozempic is a well-known and controversial drug used to lose weight. Many celebrities have been open about using it, which also includes famed actor and comedian Gabriel Iglesias. In one of his latest interviews, the star opened up about using the drug, as well as what happened to him after he stopped using it.Gabriel Iglesias is a well-known comedian and actor who is best known for 'Coco,' 'The Book of Life,' and 'Mr. Iglesias.' Recently, when he appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s 'Club Shay Shay' podcast, he revealed that he faced drastic changes after he stopped taking Ozempic, which also included gaining a lot of weight again.He revealed, "I got off the Ozempic, and immediately I gained back 20 pounds like that. It is scary how quickly you regain the weight." The star also opened up about how he was on the medication for 5 months, and it was truly effective.Later on, the star was also open about his journey to weight loss, stating that it is something that he is taking extremely seriously. The actor also talked about his nickname 'fluffy,' which is often connected with his weight. When the host asked what would happen after he lost a lot of weight, the actor concluded, "So, if I lose 100 or whatever the amount of weight is, yeah, I might not be Fluffy, but man, I’m gonna be alive.""I got on Ozempic for five months,” he started, further adding that it works really well. He further added, "Ozempic is scary how good it works because it does curb your appetite to a place where you’re like, ‘Do I even need food?’ Seriously." DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, please seek help from available helplines or support organizations.