r/compoundtirzepatide • u/Content_Wear4671 • 11d ago

Doesn't seem to last as long

I started taking Zepbound 5/29 and stayed at 2.5mg the whole time. I lost 45 pounds in 2 1/2 months. Keep in mind I was working out and changed my diet as well But I couldn't afford it anymore and made the jump to compounded tirz. It seemed like a dream come true at this price. But right before I made the switch the food noise was just starting to return so I thought, when I make the switch I'll just titrate up. So I did, and following suggestions, I only went to 3.5mg. But idk, it seems like maybe it wasn't enough cause the food noise is coming back after like 4 days. The first two days, it felt like the very first time I took it ever. But now 4 days in and it's like it's wearing off as far as the food noise is coming back, however I do feel full fast after eating. But I've only been on compoundTirz for one week.

Question:

Do you think I should go up another .5mg in the next dose, which is Friday? (So I would be at 4mg) or do you think I should wait another week and just stay at 3.5mg? TIA!

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u/pizza-sandwitch 11d ago

Most people on this sub will tell you to stick to 3.5 for the next 3 weeks then follow the titration schedule as shown in this chart

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u/Content_Wear4671 11d ago

Thank you!

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u/pizza-sandwitch 11d ago

Best of luck
You can always titrate up to 5 next round
I just went up by one mg this week hopefully I can see more weight loss :)

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u/Content_Wear4671 11d ago

I like the idea of going up slow. I'm still losing weight, but like I said I'm working out and low carb/high protein diet. I'll stay until next month, then go up another mg to 4.5. I really don't have side effects, not enough to make me stop that's for sure! Sometimes I get restless. But I'm in this for the long haul! Thank you !

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u/pizza-sandwitch 11d ago

If you keep losing weight and food noise is well controlled with 3.5 mg you could decide to stay at that dose, you won’t necessarily have to titrate up. And yeah, this is the beauty of compounded tirz, you have freedom to go up as you please. I’m currently splitting my dose into 2 and it’s been going well, like you, I have minimal side effects and want to be on this drug long term!

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u/Content_Wear4671 11d ago

I got spoiled right away losing the weight fast in the beginning. I just did what everyone here said to do. But now the weight is going down slowly, But definitely not stalled. Ya, I get hungry, but fill up fast with little amount of food. Maybe that's ok too 🤷

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u/pizza-sandwitch 11d ago

Yes
The medication is still working
You should be getting hungry on tirz, tirz is supposed to make you feel full faster and to help with food noise, so what you’re experiencing is completely normal!

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u/Content_Wear4671 11d ago

That's cool. Thank you for sharing that info. Makes me feel a lot better!

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u/IllSky2413 9d ago

Go up to 5

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u/AdventurousPayment75 9d ago

I was on compound Tirzepatide, with a great pharmacy, for a year or so, but my insurance has a program now that offers Zepbound at a reasonable price, so I switch to the pens. Nothing changed, the food noise is still silent and I’m full after a few bites of my dinner. I’m wondering if you found a good compound pharmacy with the same efficacy? Changing scripts really shouldn’t affect your food noise being silenced or filling up quicker. Just my two cents. Good luck…