Slow & steady wins the GLP race!

PureTale

PureTale

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I felt totally defeated some days 'cause my progress was so gradual. It’s been a few years, and I started with something like Victoza - dropped roughly 8 pounds then put it all back on! Switched to Ozempic around last year and managed to lose, say, 45 pounds. Then I kinda stalled, so I moved to Mounjaro around July. Super thankful for these meds! #hashimotos #IIH #PCOS
 
Thanks for posting this and congrats on your success! I'm a really slow responder, only down about 8-11 pounds in maybe 5 months. So frustrating, but I keep reminding myself it's way better than gaining weight or staying put. Hopefully another 10 will come off before too long. It's encouraging to see someone else succeeding at the slow pace.
 
I've had four injections of 0.25 mg Ozempic. The pen still seems to have some medicine after dialing to 0.25. Can I use the remainder for my next dose, or do I need to throw it away? Is that normal?
 
Kim1993 said:
I've had four injections of 0.25 mg Ozempic. The pen still seems to have some medicine after dialing to 0.25. Can I use the remainder for my next dose, or do I need to throw it away? Is that normal?
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Kim1993, it's best to discard any remaining medication after a dose to ensure accurate dosing and prevent contamination. If you're consistently left with extra, consider discussing it with your doctor or pharmacist, as it could be a pen malfunction or technique issue.
 
Hey DoseReady, hang in there! I totally get the frustration of slow progress. It's easy to get discouraged, but every pound lost is a win. I've had moments where I wanted to quit, but then I remember how far I've come. Just keep at it, and the results will come eventually.
 
I have a friend switching from semaglutide to tirzepatide. Has anyone else made that swap? Any big differences in side effects or how well it worked? She didn't have nausea on sema but did have some diarrhea, so she's hoping for a change.
 
That's interesting, BoldCake. The mechanism of action is similar, but tirzepatide also acts on GIP receptors. It might be worth looking into studies comparing the two if your friend is concerned about side effects. I believe there's a lot of individual variability in how people respond to these medications.
 
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