> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.adhdsimple.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Stop Patient Active Medication > Process for discontinuing a patient's current medication safely Stop medication confirmation dialog with reason field Stop active medications when patients experience adverse effects, require dosage changes, or when switching to alternative treatments. The system requires documentation of the stop reason for clinical and compliance purposes. In the Active Medications table, find the medication you need to discontinue and click the **Stop** button in the Actions column. The stop action is immediately available for any active medication without additional permissions required. Completed stop medication form with reason and notes In the Stop Medication dialog: * **Stop Reason** (required): Provide the primary reason for discontinuation * **Additional Notes** (optional): Add clinical context, side effects, or next steps The Stop Medication button remains disabled until you provide a stop reason. This ensures proper clinical documentation. Review the medication details shown in the confirmation message, then click **Stop Medication** to proceed. The action cannot be undone, but the medication history will be preserved in the Previously Active Medications section. Success message and updated medication tables After stopping the medication: * A success message appears: "Medication stopped successfully" * The medication is removed from the Active Medications table * The stopped medication appears in Previously Active Medications with your stop reason and timestamp The medication history provides a complete audit trail of when medications were started, stopped, and why. **Common Stop Reasons:** * Patient experiencing side effects * Switching to alternative medication * Treatment course completed * Patient request * Clinical review decision **Note:** Once stopped, medications can be restarted by creating a new prescription rather than reactivating the previous entry.