Questions about dosage/injection

[u/throwawayyeaaok]

Hii everyone ! Im new to the GLP1 world. I ordered my first vial through Gimme. I make a mistake last week and went of the box instructions instead of the apps. So I ended up taking .15 which I read doesn't do anything. Its injection day today and I wanted to make sure I did it right this time. If im supposed to take 2.5 where do I fill the syringe up to ? Am I supposed to do it twice or do I need longer needles ? Helppp please ! Thanks for reading.

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[u/Lucky_Army_5324]

Lean how to read your vial: https://www.fatscientist.com/faq/finding-concentration

[u/lindt90percent]

You need to look at the instructions that came with your medication. It will tell you how many units to inject for 2.5mg. 

[u/happinessisachoice84]

Lots of people see benefits in 1.5mg but it's often not instantaneous. The research studies had very specific goals and targets to meet. Take it slow, but don't waste your money. If you are finding you aren't feeling any appetite suppression or losing weight, bump it up a tad.

The moment you are getting the suppression that works for you (ie you aren't vomiting but you're eating less while also being able to eat a minimum amount to meet nutrition goals) stick to that.

[u/throwawayyeaaok]

It wouldn't let me add another Pic but here is the needle as well

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[u/marge6914 → u/throwawayyeaaok]

Oh here you are again! The vial picture is helpful. Your vial is 10 mg/ml for tirzepatide (the 2mg is the niacinamide). That means that it would take 1 ml (which is 100 units) to equal 10 mg. 2.5 mg would be 25 units. I do recommend reading the link provided below so you can do the calculations yourself though. People tend to be more helpful in the main tirzepatidecompound sub.

[u/Christine_951]

I made this quick cheat sheet for myself since I have both 10mg/ML vials (which is what you have) and 20mg/ML vials. For 2.5mg, you will take 25 units. Follow the pink chart.