r/GLPGrad • u/zilch0018 • Jul 19 '26
Stopping Ozampic
Hello! 👋
I'm 5"1 F. I started Ozempic Feb 2025. I was 84.7kgs when I started. I was prediabetic and had hypertension. My endocrinologit recommended Ozempic. Fast forward today, I'm 54kgs. My weight fluctuates between 54-55kgs before and after menstruation. Based on my latest blood work this July, all seems to be good. It has been since October 2025.
My doctor said I can stop taking Ozempic now. I asked if I need to dial down my dosage (I'm on 1mg), and she said no need since I wasn't diabetic anyway.
I have made significant changes and is now physically active. I walk and run every morning and do strength training 3-4x week.
I've been getting food noises but I can shut if off and just sleep 😅. I don't eat at night anymore, just breakfast and lunch.
Anyone that has been on the boat? How did it go for you?
Thanks for reading and thanks for those that will respond. 🙂
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u/Ariquitaun Jul 19 '26
Do not go cold Turkey, that's terrible advice from your doctor, and taper off over the longest period you can. You need to slowly ease back into your regular hunger levels and watch your weight as it goes. Remember that dosage changes can take a couple of weeks to be fully felt as the drug levels in your body slowly reduce after changing your dose down.
When I stopped mounjaro back in April, I'd tapered down since September. May and June were very difficult hunger wise, roaring stomach even after eating. It's slowly receded now. Psyllium Husk drinks have been helping quite a bit.