Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Asked 8 months ago

Can you stop taking glp 1 after weight loss?

My sister has been taking GLP-1 for weight loss and has seen great results. She's now at her target weight and is wondering if she can simply stop taking the medication. Can you just stop GLP-1 after achieving your weight loss goal?

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Nikhil Sawant Nikhil Sawant Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Actually, yaar, if you just stop it suddenly, there is a big chance you will gain back the weight. These medications work by controlling your appetite, so once you stop, the hunger returns. You have to discuss a slow tapering plan with your doctor.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about being on it forever! Yes, you can stop, but you really need to have a solid diet and exercise routine ready to maintain the weight loss. Just speak to your doctor about how to phase it out gently so your body adjusts well.

Harcharan Singh Harcharan Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

At my age, I have realized there are no permanent shortcuts to health. You can stop these modern medications after achieving your target, but you must replace them with disciplined daily walking and simple home-cooked meals. Trust your doctor's plan and stay consistent.

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Suresh Deshmukh Suresh Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Haan na, weight loss toh ho jata hai par maintain karna mushkil hai. If you stop the medication, your natural appetite comes back very fast. It is always better to keep a strict check on your lifestyle and consult your physician before stopping it completely.

Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Stopping GLP-1 is easy, but making sure your old love for gulab jamuns doesn't return with a vengeance is the real challenge! Jokes aside, yes, you can stop, but only if you have built strong lifestyle habits to back you up. Otherwise, your scales will start climbing again.

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was super scared of gaining all the weight back when my doctor decided to stop my GLP-1 therapy. But we did it slowly and I kept focusing on my high-protein diet. It has been six months now, and my weight is perfectly stable, so don't worry, it is manageable.

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