Weight loss · FAQ
What should I know before stopping Personalized Semaglutide?
Short answer
Talk with your prescribing physician before stopping Personalized Semaglutide or taking a treatment break. Appetite and weight may rise after stopping. Results vary. Your clinician can plan follow-up and review blood sugar needs, other medicines, and pregnancy plans. Do not restart at your old dose after a gap without guidance.
Contact your prescribing physician before a planned stop or treatment break. You should not create your own taper or restart schedule. Explain why you want to stop, including cost, side effects, pregnancy plans, or a change in your health. Your physician can review what follow-up you need and whether another approach is appropriate.
Appetite can increase and some weight may return after treatment ends. Results vary. A plan for eating, activity, and ongoing care remains important. If you have diabetes, stopping semaglutide may also affect your blood sugar. Ask who will monitor it and whether your other diabetes medicines need adjustment.
Semaglutide guidance recommends stopping at least two months before a planned pregnancy. Discuss the timing with your physician, and contact them promptly if you become pregnant. If you stop because of a serious reaction, seek care rather than waiting for a routine visit. After a gap, do not inject your former dose without approval; your physician may need to set a new starting schedule.
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