Started 2.5mg, no side effects. Working?

GymHustle944

GymHustle944

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I began on Tuesday at 2.5mg, and I weighed 235.5 lbs. I haven't had any side effects. No nausea, vomiting, or headaches. My desire for food is way down, but I'm drinking more water. This morning, I was 231.3 lbs. I'm worried that because I don't have side effects, it's not doing anything. Has anyone else experienced this?
 
Why do people assume that if they experience side effects, the drug is working? You want to avoid side effects!
 
Not everyone gets side effects, especially when starting. Be glad you don't have any right now. Hopefully, you won't get any as you continue.
 
Side effects are not a given. I've been on this for 2 1/2 years. Early on, I had a few weeks of mild sulfur burps. Most people only talk about the bad ones. Let's hope you don't have any, either. All the best!
 
That was how it went for me, too! You'll lose a bunch of water weight and inflammation quickly, which is normal. Expect things to slow to a steady loss after that. Just make sure you're eating enough, and especially focusing on healthy proteins and fiber! All good!

I felt the appetite suppression less than 24 after my first dose. It's kinda jarring. It's weird trying to explain to people how often you used to think about food, and how little you do now lol.

Side effects have been minimal for me, and they only started at 7.5mg. I've been there for 8 weeks now (3.5 months total), and I feel much better!

I hope everything goes well for you!!
 
Consider yourself fortunate and don't push it too hard. I only had side effects once after drinking a single latte. I hope your body keeps taking the medicine so well!
 
Side effects vary a lot. Maybe you'll get lucky and won't have many! I had a lot of dry mouth at first. My biggest problems were burping and indigestion, but Tums helped. All of my side effects got better over time, and now, a year later, I don't have any!

And obviously it's working because you said your appetite is way down. You've only just begun. It takes time!
 
I'm the same.

I weigh a bit more than you, and I started the 2.5 dose on 9/20. I haven't noticed any bad side effects, just feeling fuller and not wanting to eat as much. I feel full much faster after eating. I'm on my second box, and the doctor said we'll try 0.5 after this one.
 
I got hit with digestive issues four days after my second shot. You're not out of the woods yet! Or you might not get side effects until you go up a dose or two. Use this time to be ready for the worst while hoping for the best.
 
I've been tolerating it really well too. Remember to switch up injection sites as you increase your dose. I've found that injecting in my thigh makes nausea less bad. The same goes for the back of my arm.
 
I'm at a similar place as you, including starting weight.

I had my fourth 2.5mg shot this past Tuesday.

I haven't had many side effects at all

I did read that effects start around 8-72 hours.

I do seem to eat a bit less.
More importantly, I've had a couple of days where I wasn't eating enough, and I had to eat even when I wasn't hungry.

This coming Tuesday, I'm taking my first 5.0mg. I wonder if I'll get side effects then.
 
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