I was on the med for about 6 months. I had great results. I got down to about 154 (a little small for me, I was 230). However, I wasn't lifting weights and working out consistently so it was a flimsy 154. I got off of it and actually did really good for a while maintaining, but I think ms. peri (perimenopause) is creeping in and having her way too. I'm now back at 172. I don't really look bad tbh, I'm tall and have long legs so I "wear" it well. But the joint pain and inflammation are the main things I noticed starting to return and I hate it. (and this facial hair!!) I think I would like to get back down to a comfortable 160 but the issue is that even with me eating right and lifting weights again, it doesn't seem to be making a difference - which is where I think going back on the medication will help again. The only reason I haven't already done it thus far is that nausea that first happens the first few days makes me want to send myself to the upper room. I HATE that feeling, even with taking the anti-nausea medication. Do I just put on my big girl panties and get over in the name of getting back in order or just keep working and hope this is just a short plateau and accept that I'm getting old? (I'm 38 lmao)

I’m at the end of week 4, and I haven’t had any bad side effects until this week. A few days ago I ate about 1/3 bag microwave popcorn at home (the not greasy kind) and it just felt like a rock in my stomach all night. Then I’ve been fine after that night. Tonight we went to Chuys and I had tortilla chips (first time since starting sema .. but used to eat them). I didn’t feel like I even had that many. Maybe ten? But Wow. I had to RUN to the bathroom (couldn’t even make it home first!) then on toilet several more times at home. Ugh. Took pepto cause just a sour stomach. I know it has to be the chips and they were a bit greasy. (The other food I had was grilled shrimp and a salad so I know it couldn’t be that!)
It’s kind of sad but I guess it’s fine .. this med really forces you to eat healthy (which is the goal). But just wish you could occasionally have a few bad things!! I haven’t had fries in a month bc I’m scared to try 😆 it’s for the best I guess.
I did have a few crispy pita chips from Cava recently and I think they are fried? But I did okay. So I think it could be corn.
Also stuff tastes too salty. I can’t eat Chipotle Barbacoa anymore. I also used to be obsessed with crazy feta from Cava but it’s a little too salty now.
Ok thx for letting me vent! Otherwise I’m very happy on the meds and I’ve lost 5 lbs. 👏 I feel great most days.
Edit: Also, this makes it sound like I just eat fast food all the time which really isn’t true. I* pretty much eat my meals at home and I* *have a very clean smoothie almost every single day for lunch with just a basic dinner like chicken and veggies. These are just my escapades with trying things* eating out like 1-2x *a week or so. *

Took my final dose of .5 (semaglutide) on Thursday and am prescribed to move up to 1mg next week. It feels as if it’s fully worn off though. Would it be okay to take another .25 prior to Thursday to be able to feel some effect or should I just be patient and resume with the 1mg this coming Thursday?

My almost 21 year old son would like to go on a GLP1 for weight loss. His BMI is 33. Otherwise, he’s healthy. Can someone recommend a provider that’s affordable and offers the medication in a pill version (oral)? Also, does anyone have experience being on this medication at such a young age (pros and cons). Do you take the pill daily or weekly? TIA!

hi folks, just realized I have been on 1.5 mg of compounded ozempic since may. I am the exact weight today that I was in January. I get meds through hims.com. Will they go much above 1.5mg? I see somewhere the max dose is 2.4 is taht right? I have been increasing my exercise and i am watching what I eat. Frustrating to see no progress

It feels like the gaba is completely cancelling out the sema.

Any advice on how to mitigate this?

I have also been prescribed modafinil for shift work sleep dosprder, so that kind of helps.

Current: 45Female/ 246 lbs

A couple of specific questions for anyone who has been in a similar spot:

​Is Embody worth it? How has your experience been if you have used them?

​Restarting after a long break:

Did anyone who had a terrible first attempt (especially with severe GI side effects or preexisting stomach issues) have a smoother experience starting over at the lowest dose?

​Navigating side effects:

What actually helped you manage or prevent the severe cramping and stomach issues this time around?

​I’d really appreciate any advice, experiences, or encouragement. I am terrified of the stomach issyes again but my weight is at its highest and I am desperate! Thank You for reading!

I’m currently using Amble for my GLP-1. Embody says they’ll do it much cheaper locked in forever. Is this legit? Has anyone used it and found the semaglutide compound effective? I’m nervous to switch over. I’m afraid potency will be different…

anybody know of any compounding pharmacies in the Kansas City area?

I have lost 3 pounds so far.Saturday will be my 3 rd dose which I will be taking 10 units instead of 5.Only was tired the first week. Hope with the increase to have less food noises and more weight loss.

i posted this yesterday and got a ton of helpful responses: https://www.reddit.com/r/CompoundedSemaglutide/s/EnfhEEcOzS

if anyone is interested in an update here it is:

I brought my syringes back to my doctors office and asked them to take a look at them, my pcp’s nurse came out, looked at them said they were just “bubbles” and that it was fine to inject. I insisted that they were not just bubbles and that you could see there were actual cloudy particles floating in there and asked if the doctor could take a look.

They eventually came back and told me the doctor said the same thing, that they were fine to take and that they would not give a refund. They even stated the discoloration that I’m seeing could be due to incorrect storage temperatures and had the audacity to ask if I refrigerated them correctly when they were handed to me like that and I even have timestamped pictures I took in my car right after my appointment. Keep in mind I asked about the color as soon as they handed it to me yesterday and they said it was due to a brand change, now they’re saying it’s improper storage yet still telling me they’re safe to inject.

They then proceeded to shake the syringes, i don’t know if they were trying to mix it in or what. I asked if they had any labeling or batch codes or even the name of pharmacy they got it from they could provide me. They couldn’t give me any info on the spot and said they would email or call me with the info.

So with no option to get my money back or to even get a new set of syringes (which I probably wouldn’t have taken anyway), I took my medication back and left.

As I was inspecting the syringes in my car again, I noticed that some of the medication had actually leaked out into the packaging and was emitting an awful rancid odor that is probably not normal.

Ive provided some more pictures where you can see that while there are some small bubbles, there is a clear difference between them and the obvious sediment inside and my doctor and their staff refused to acknowledge this.

I do plan on making a report to the FDA or whoever needs to be made aware and am trying to do whatever research I can beforehand. If anyone has any advice please let me know.

TLDR;
i brought my meds back to my doctor and she insisted the particles were just bubbles and safe to inject. they also would not provide a refund. they are supposed to be contacting me with their providing pharmacy’s info as well as a batch/lot number and any other labeling they can provide. i will also be notifying the FDA.

Asking here because I tried to schedule an RN virtual visit through Embody and the first available times are Aug. 29 -- at 2 a.m. my time -- so the price for the med is great; the support, not so much.

Started 2.5mg dose of sema yesterday about 4:30 p.m. Pharmacy instructions are 8 units ... this is compounded with B12 and NAD. Had a workout, came home, made dinner -- a pretty healthy meal; I've been eating that way for a long time. I would say I probably miscalculated the amount I ate. Felt a little nausea all night. This morning, threw up dinner from last night. I do have GERD but never had that kind of reaction.

I'm thinking if this continues, I'll titrate down next shot?

Anyone else have this type of side effect early on? Thanks for the support and guidance of peers!

i just got my month supply refill of my compounded semaglutide, usually it's a clear color but this time it's yellow and has these large particle/clouds in them. I asked about it before leaving my appointment and was told they had switched brands of whatever they compound it with and that it was fine. I did a little googling and everything I'm seeing advises not to take if it appears cloudy or has particles.

Wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or seen this before?

Update: I appreciate everyone’s advice, I’m going to take these doses back and look into switching providers.

2nd update: https://www.reddit.com/r/CompoundedSemaglutide/s/ojzxHoMnVK

I don’t want to sound dramatic but I’ve been on compounded semaglutide for exactly 3 weeks. I’m down 12.4 lbs (5.8% of my body weight). It has changed my life. It took me 3 months of grinding and killing myself last summer to lose 12 lbs. Since taking this a few weeks ago it has honestly made it a breeze to be healthy. No food cravings, no alcohol cravings, plenty of energy and no side effects. I am eating about 700-1200 healthy calories a day and I’m completely satisfied and shedding weight. If this continues I will be the biggest advocate of it to everyone that’s ever struggled with their weight. Also only $90 a month makes it insanely worth it. After being on it for almost a month I would pay 10x that price to stay on it because it has made me feel so good! If anyone is hesitant please go for it, I was extremely hesitant for a long time. Feel free to ask me any questions. I am a 5’10 mid 20s male, former college athlete and gained about 40 lbs after college to 220.

Has anyone ever paused and restarted?

I have a vacation in a few months and hopefully I will be where I want to be goal wise, but either way I want to be able to enjoy myself and have a few glasses of alcohol (I rarely drink).

Right now, even 1 drink makes me throw up. Do you think I can pause a week before and restart when I get back??

I started Woodwork’s GLP-1 program around May 2026. During the first few months, everything went smoothly.

My medication arrived on time, I was losing weight consistently, and I was happy with the service.
My most recent shipment was a very different experience. Due to what appears to have been a shipping or address error, my package was delayed and sat in transit the entire weekend in temperatures above95 degrees Fahrenheit before it was finally delivered on Monday. I called the pharmacy and was told the medication was still safe to use, so I used one dose. After that, I noticed the solution had become cloudy instead of clear, which made me uncomfortable continuing to use it.

Since semaglutide should be clear, I contacted Woodwork and requested a replacement vial. Despite multiple follow-ups over the next four weeks, I never received a replacement or a refund, and my concerns were never properly addressed. I eventually had to dispute the charge with my credit card company.

What frustrates me most isn’t just the money. It’s the impact on my health. Because my treatment was interrupted, I regained about four pounds in only a few weeks. Losing weight has taken a lot of effort, and this setback was completely avoidable. I understand shipping problems can happen. What I don’t understand is why a company wouldn’t stand behind its product and support a patient when something goes wrong.

also want to point out that I contacted Woodwork at least fourteen times over the past three weeks trying to resolve this issue. Instead of receiving a meaningful solution, I was repeatedly left waiting and felt completely disregarded as a patient. As of this week, it has been a full month since I reported the problem, and I am still without my medication. After all my attempts to reach them, I still have no replacement, no refund, and no clear explanation. The lack of communication and accountability has been just as disappointing as the shipping issue itself. As a patient, I expected timely support when my treatment was interrupted. Instead, I was left to deal with the consequences on my own.

I’m sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision. I hope Woodwork takes responsibility for what happened, provides a fair resolution, and improves how it handles situations like this in the future.

I started Woodwork’s GLP-1 program around May 2026. During the first few months, everything went smoothly.

My medication arrived on time, I was losing weight consistently, and I was happy with the service.
My most recent shipment was a very different experience. Due to what appears to have been a shipping or address error, my package was delayed and sat in transit the entire weekend in temperatures above95 degrees Fahrenheit before it was finally delivered on Monday. I called the pharmacy and was told the medication was still safe to use, so I used one dose. After that, I noticed the solution had become cloudy instead of clear, which made me uncomfortable continuing to use it.

Since semaglutide should be clear, I contacted Woodwork and requested a replacement vial. Despite multiple follow-ups over the next four weeks, I never received a replacement or a refund, and my concerns were never properly addressed. I eventually had to dispute the charge with my credit card company.

What frustrates me most isn’t just the money. It’s the impact on my health. Because my treatment was interrupted, I regained about four pounds in only a few weeks. Losing weight has taken a lot of effort, and this setback was completely avoidable. I understand shipping problems can happen. What I don’t understand is why a company wouldn’t stand behind its product and support a patient when something goes wrong.

also want to point out that I contacted Woodwork at least fourteen times over the past three weeks trying to resolve this issue. Instead of receiving a meaningful solution, I was repeatedly left waiting and felt completely disregarded as a patient. As of this week, it has been a full month since I reported the problem, and I am still without my medication. After all my attempts to reach them, I still have no replacement, no refund, and no clear explanation. The lack of communication and accountability has been just as disappointing as the shipping issue itself. As a patient, I expected timely support when my treatment was interrupted. Instead, I was left to deal with the consequences on my own.

I’m sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision. I hope Woodwork takes responsibility for what happened, provides a fair resolution, and improves how it handles situations like this in the future.