Finishing one bottle onto the next ?

[smartymarti]

Probably a Noobie question but I camt find the answer anywhere , I’ve had 10 weeks on a brand of Reta and now I’m finished and about to start again only it’s with another brand ,same mg ml etc , is this ok to do or do I need a wash out period

 

[BrightCandle]

Reta is Reta (assuming it is tested as Reta!) you should just be able to continue. I am a little concerned you might be using the same reconned vial for 10 weeks, stick to 4 weeks if that is what you have been doing and toss the remainder.

 

[Skidude]

Probably a Noobie question but I camt find the answer anywhere , I’ve had 10 weeks on a brand of Reta and now I’m finished and about to start again only it’s with another brand ,same mg ml etc , is this ok to do or do I need a wash out period

The brand has no impact, only the content matters.

You absolutely would avoid any washout periods as you are looking for consistency in blood levels.

As for 10 weeks, I spent 8-9 months with using 6-8 weeks, and many would go longer, even 90 days. Be sure and clean vial before and after and store properly and you should be fine.

The 28 day is often quoted for medical settings with multiple users/pins daily.

EDIT-
I use Tirz for that length of time, I have seen Reta tables showing degradation onset earlier, but I believe that only affects potency.

 

[BNLFL]

No time off. Just reconstitute another and blast away. That 10 weeks is pushing it on reconed Reta. I change brands all the time. Last was J5, and reconstituted two BFF R60 vials on Thursday and just started 9mg pins this morning. My wife is on it too, that's why two vials.

 

[joseblo]

Probably a Noobie question but I camt find the answer anywhere , I’ve had 10 weeks on a brand of Reta and now I’m finished and about to start again only it’s with another brand ,same mg ml etc , is this ok to do or do I need a wash out period

No need to wash out. Hopefully, you have a COA (Janoshik?) so that you know how to recon for the actual same dose. I will say that 10 weeks is a long time. Typically reta starts to significantly degrade at ~45-90 days. I'd personally go 7 weeks, but not much past that. Tirz lasts even longer, but do use Hospira, and DON'T use cloudy vials!

Use a blood level calculator, and if you're using a different kit (not just vial), you might want to try "microdosing" half =50% of your last dose after 3days (rather than 7) to make sure you get similar feels. If you do, then do take your next dose 7 days after that. Know your blood levels!

 

[BNLFL]

Use a blood level calculator,

Educate me sir. I have no clue what that is.

 

[Rosco P. Coltrane]

If you're nervous about switching "brands" you can always pin a small dose then give it 24 hours to see how you feel then take the rest. That's what I do.

 

[Skidude]

Educate me sir. I have no clue what that is.

I think he is refering to GLP plotter which shows level based on dose.

Link in my signature

 

[LabRatts]

Probably a Noobie question but I camt find the answer anywhere , I’ve had 10 weeks on a brand of Reta and now I’m finished and about to start again only it’s with another brand ,same mg ml etc , is this ok to do or do I need a wash out period

Keep pinning.

 

[smartymarti]

Used 2 pens same brand , now on vials from very reputable vendors on here , I’ll be jabbing as normal now thank you all

 

[Chili777]

GLP receptor burnout is a myth. Carry on.

 

[BNLFL]

I think he is refering to GLP plotter which shows level based on dose.

Link in my signature

Ah, thanks. I'll stick with my simple spreadsheet.

 

[joseblo]

Ah, thanks. I'll stick with my simple spreadsheet.

Spreadsheets work great! That's what I use, but lots of folks don't have one or want to deal with the learning curve. It is really important to just understand what's happening when you increase dose, or change the schedule. Both the peak (side effects start) and trough (food noise starts) are important. Of course what the plots don't show is the time delay on "feelz". I don't personally feel Tirz for almost 48hr and Reta side effects didn't really peak for 72hr!