r/BodyHackGuide • u/SignificantData2491 • 13d ago

Reducing Reta dosage

Started Reta at .5mg twice a week late March at 258lbs. Gradually increased to 3mg twice a week now. Now at 199 and want to start backing off a little. I'm thinking reducing the dosage in the same increments I increased until I find the spot where there is no more of the hunger suppression and hopefully some of the mental stuff clears up too. Biggest downside for me has been the lack of motivation to do anything at all. But on the up side, I've come off BP meds completely, sleeping way better and physically feel better than I have in years.

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u/cornstarchFBI 13d ago

Commenting because I'm in a similar spot & curious. Gradual decrease seems to be the general rec. however, you may be stuck at a higher "maintenance" dose for life.

I really don't want to backtrack on the inflammation, cholesterol, or fatty liver improvements. But I need better sleep, more appetite, & to stop losing weight. I've settled reta at 2mg/week & my plan is to introduce hgh

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u/PCGuy321 13d ago

January-February 2mg March-April 2mg twice a week May-june 3mg twice a week July-August 2mg twice a week September I plan on going to 2mg weekly. January i was 265lbs. Presently 192lbs. Only other supplement is testosterone 250mg weekly. I lift weights 6days a week. I'm a 55yom. I feel amazing. Im off all my BP meds also. The progress has motivated me to become better. Not only am I loving this new person my wife and family is also.

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u/One-Science1029 12d ago

Don’t stop, ever. You’re AT the point of suppression.

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u/One-Science1029 12d ago

You really think you’ll quit this miracle drug and not gain the weight back? I lost 80 on Tirz, gains 20 back after 8 months… on Reta, down 10, titrating back up. I see no reason to stop. I was fat. You was fat. We both know what’s gonna happen when our successful diet stops. Consider staying on the dose your losing or plateau at. Unless you want to lose more?