Ask before you stop
Ask a licensed clinician who knows your history, and ask before you stop rather than after.
Plan the stop before it happens
Stopping a medication is a schedule change like any other. Travel, a move, cost, or a busy season can push someone to stop suddenly. Ask your prescriber ahead of time what the plan should be if that happens, who to call, and what to track afterward.
A simple log helps. Note your weight on a regular day, your eating and activity habits, and anything that changes after the medication stops. Share it at your next visit.
For general background, the MedlinePlus page on obesity, the NIDDK weight management overview, and the FDA announcement on a chronic weight management medication are public sources to read alongside your prescriber's guidance.
Your checklist before stopping
- Ask your prescriber what stopping should look like for you.
- Ask what support or follow-up is available afterward.
- Start a simple log before any change.
- Book the follow-up visit before you stop.
Who decides about stopping
Planning the stop around real life is useful, but it cannot predict your weight afterward. Decisions about starting or stopping a medication belong with your prescriber.