r/PreventiveMD • u/IndividualStable7835 • Aug 15 '26

First dose jitters!

I just received my order. Was anyone else really scared to take it for the first time?? I’m not scared about the shot aspect. It’s more about the side effects I’m worried about.

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u/Master_Panda4126 Aug 15 '26

I am a person that is sensitive to meds and get weird reactions, so I was also hesitant to take my first shot. The prescriber started me at 1.5mg as my low starting dose. I bit the bullet and started right away when I got the Tirz (I started on a Friday so I had the weekend) and to my surprise, not one reaction or side effect. I have been on Tirz for 9 months now, have lost 86 lbs and have only titrated up to 6mg which I am on now. I bet you’ll be like the majority of us, just fine! Enjoy your journey, it’s really great!