ST
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JoinedMay 28, 2026
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Update on the stall I posted about 3 weeks ago: it broke. Down 4 lbs this week after 3 weeks at the same number. Didn't change anything — just kept going. Sometimes the scale is a liar and the process is still working underneath.
NS
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JoinedMay 26, 2026
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I was terrified of the needle too. Now it takes me about 30 seconds on Sunday mornings.
WE
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JoinedMay 26, 2026
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My doctor kept me at 0.5mg for 10 weeks. Slower titration, fewer side effects — worth it.
GL
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JoinedJun 03, 2026
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The compounding question comes up a lot here. My take after 8 months: the quality varies enormously. The COA is your friend — if a vendor won't provide a third-party tested certificate of analysis, that's a red flag. I've had good results with a local 503B pharmacy that does quarterly testing.
CA
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JoinedMay 04, 2026
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My titration schedule ended up being much slower than the official guide. 0.25mg for 8 weeks, then 0.5mg for 8 more weeks. My doctor is conservative but the results have been steady and the side effects manageable. There's no prize for going faster.