Tirzepatide stall at 5mg — bump up or ride it out?

The hair loss started around week 9 for me and I panicked. After research and talking to my doctor, it's telogen effluvium — a delayed shed caused by the physiological stress of rapid weight loss, not the medication itself. It slows down around month 4-5. Biotin and collagen peptides haven't hurt. Just wanted to share this so the next person isn't as scared as I was.

Same here — Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. Down 55 lbs over the last year on this journey. Keep us posted! Everyone's different of course.

Just wanted to say, Talk to your prescriber before changing anything, but slow worked for me. Been there, it does get easier I promise.

Following along — What's your current titration schedule looking like. That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. This community is the best.

Reading this and Rooting for you. Incredible progress. Rooting for you.

Same here, The mental side is harder than people admit. Down 3 lbs since my last shot, slow and steady. You've got this.

Following along, Are you tracking protein or just eating intuitively. Keep us posted!

For what it's worth, Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. Has your sleep changed at all since starting.

For what it's worth, Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. How are you finding the higher dose so far. Hang in there.

Late to this but How are you handling the injection-day fatigue. Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. Thanks for sharing this.

Reading this and Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. I split my routine around the shot day now and it helps. Did the nausea ease up after the first few weeks for you. Everyone's different of course.

A1C came back normal at my last check-up. Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Same here — Six months in and down 41 lbs total. Did the nausea ease up after the first few weeks for you.

For what it's worth, Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. You've got this.

Just wanted to say, Been there — it does get easier I promise. This community is the best. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Everyone titrates differently, listen to your own body.

Totally agree. Plateaus are the worst, hang in there.

Late to this but What helped you push through the plateau. Cheering you on from here. You've got this.

Same here, You're doing amazing. Thanks for sharing this. Everyone's different of course.

Same here, Such an inspiration honestly. Rooting for you. Everyone's different of course.