Episode #135: Can You Stop Taking Your GLP Medication?

Conquer Your Weight

Conquer Your Weight
Episode #135: Can You Stop Taking Your GLP Medication?
Jul 30, 2025
Sarah Stombaugh, MD

In today's episode, we are addressing a question we get asked all the time: Can I stop taking my GLP medication? The answer is: It depends. These medications are designed for long term use, but there are patients who stop the medications, for various reasons. In this episode, we'll address how these medications work, what happens if you stop them, and what factors might predict which patients may be able to stop their GLP medication. Please note we are addressing general patient factors, and individual health care decisions should be made between a patient and their own treating physician. 


Are you ready to lose weight? We are enrolling new patients now for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and telemedicine visits throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at www.sarahstombaughmd.com

Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.

To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp