Gray options vs pharmaceutical options

[Iamnew2this]

Hello I was wondering if the potency is less with gray options than, pharmaceutical options, and how to adjust for dosing. Should my reconstituted tirz be increased slightly? Thank you

 

[Int96]

No, it's the same thing. One thing to consider is that often times the generic (gray) product is over filled so keep the tested amount in mind when doing your calculations.

 

[Iamnew2this]

No, it's the same thing. One thing to consider is that often times the generic (gray) product is over filled so keep the tested amount in mind when doing your calculations.

No, it's the same thing. One thing to consider is that often times the generic (gray) product is over filled so keep the tested amount in mind when doing your calculations.

Thank you for reminding me about the overfill! I've been on 7.5mg for 6 weeks, 5 weeks pharmacy and 1 week reconstituted. I'm at a standstill on the scale. I just increased my dose to 8mg. I guess that I just had to increase my dose. Thanks again!

 

[chmuse]

I believe most of our grey tests at a higher 'purity' than name brand a lot of the time. That doesn't necessarily mean much, but realistically it works the same. Keeping in mind the overfill as mentioned above.

 

[Iamnew2this]

This vial conformed to 31.39mg so, I just treated it like 30mg. Some of my others are 33mg and 35. something. I'll watch out for those. I hope that this is ok, I'm new, lol. I did notice 2 weeks ago, my 5th week on 7.5mg pharmacy tirz, I was getting cravings and the food noise quicker than usual. This 6th week with reconstituted tirz the same thing by the third day. I guess it was just my time to increase my dose. I bumped it up to 8 and in a few days, I'll even increase .5 more if I need to. Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it!

 

[nonyabizznez]

At minimum I'd stick to dosage levels in the trials 4wks each (2.5, 5, 7.5 ,10 ,12.5 ,15). The longer you are able to stay at a dose is a win for stretching your supply AND budget! Even if you gain after a week I'd continue that dose another week to be sure before you increase. If you're using gray then increase in smaller increments like .5 instead of Lilly's 2.5.

You might get lucky and eventually (with patience) get to goal without maxing out. I was able to do it at 5mg in less than a year after maintaining my fatness for 59yrs!

Keep in mind nobody on script paying OOP is reaching for a 2nd $250 Zepbound shot from their fridge on day 3 or 4 when they wake up with no "feelz'.

PS - it's the same stuff, Tirz is Tirz.

 

[Iamnew2this]

I just injected 8mg today. Are you suggesting that I stick with 8 for 4 weeks and not go higher, right? I was at 7.5 for 6 weeks before. TIA

 

[Iamnew2this]

I just injected 8mg today. Are you suggesting that I stick with 8 for 4 weeks and not go higher, right? I was at 7.5 for 6 weeks before. TIA

I also want to mention that I think it's awesome that you got to your goal on 5mg. Congrats to you!

 

[nonyabizznez]

I also want to mention that I think it's awesome that you got to your goal on 5mg. Congrats to you!

Thanks and yes, I'd stay at 8 but since you didn't go to 10 there's flexibility there. I think not weighing was the trick for me. I didn't get on the scale at all, not even once! I didn't go to the gym or exercise either. I just let the Tirz enhance my life instead of living my life for a number on the scale. I'm sure I would have dosed higher (and probably maxed out) if I was dosing by scale fluctuations. I basically broke it down to what was sustainable for me which was exactly what I was doing (nothing) with less of an appetite (Tirz) and that equates to achieving goal weight and now trying to eat more or dose less to maintain it. Eventually the great majority who stick with it lose a substantial amount of weight and most of the negative feedback during the effort stems from lack of patience IMO.

 

[gman1]

11 weeks at 2.5mg followed by 33 weeks at 3.5mg followed by 11 weeks at 4.0mg (current dosage). Down 54 pounds from 218 to 164, at goal weight and maintaining well. Advice - Titrate up to the minimal dose that works well for you. Good luck to all.

 

[Iamnew2this]

Thanks and yes, I'd stay at 8 but since you didn't go to 10 there's flexibility there. I think not weighing was the trick for me. I didn't get on the scale at all, not even once! I didn't go to the gym or exercise either. I just let the Tirz enhance my life instead of living my life for a number on the scale. I'm sure I would have dosed higher (and probably maxed out) if I was dosing by scale fluctuations. I basically broke it down to what was sustainable for me which was exactly what I was doing (nothing) with less of an appetite (Tirz) and that equates to achieving goal weight and now trying to eat more or dose less to maintain it. Eventually the great majority who stick with it lose a substantial amount of weight and most of the negative feedback during the effort stems from lack of patience IMO.

That was such great advice! I give you so much credit. You did great and thank you!

 

[Iamnew2this]

11 weeks at 2.5mg followed by 33 weeks at 3.5mg followed by 11 weeks at 4.0mg (current dosage). Down 54 pounds from 218 to 164, at goal weight and maintaining well. Advice - Titrate up to the minimal dose that works well for you. Good luck to all.

You did so good! I'm going to try and take it slow. I've been on tirzepitide since September. I'm trying to stay low. I really hope I don't go up to 15mg. 10mg would be great. I have about 40 more pounds to go, I already lost 58. May I ask you how/ what dose you're maintaining at?

 

[Iamnew2this]

That was such great advice! I give you so much credit. You did great and thank you!

 

[Iamnew2this]

May I ask are you still on 5mg? How many times per month?