Yes — pausing your treatment is often a better option than stopping altogether if you need a break.
When pausing makes sense
- Going on holiday — particularly if you'd struggle to take medication abroad
- Financial reasons — a temporary gap is easier than full cancellation and re-onboarding
- Side effects — sometimes a short break helps the body reset, with clinical guidance
- Life events — moving house, surgery, family circumstances
- Pregnancy planning — you must stop treatment if trying to conceive
How to pause
Simply don't reorder when you'd normally place your next order. Our prescriber will assess your suitability for restart when you do come back.
Restarting after a pause
The advice depends on how long you've been off treatment:
- Less than 2-3 weeks: you can usually restart at your current dose. Complete a fresh assessment when you reorder
- More than 2-3 weeks: your prescriber may recommend restarting at a lower dose and re-titrating. This is for your safety — your tolerance to side effects can drop quickly when off the medication
Important — pregnancy
If you're planning to conceive, you must stop GLP-1 treatment at least 2 months before trying. GLP-1 medications are not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If you're unsure
Contact our team before stopping or restarting. Our prescriber can advise on the safest way to take a break and return to treatment.