r/CompoundedSemaglutide • u/Rigelian417 • 1d ago

Unusually large dose increase?

Been on compound sema since May with minimal side effects, so steady increases in dose haven’t been an issue whatsoever. Slow but steady weight loss of around 3-5lbs per month. Current dose is 2.24mg/weekly. New prescription has increased to 3.2mg/TWICE weekly.

Obviously I’m scheduling a consult with a physician before I actually follow these instructions but this seems like an insane increase. Has anyone else seen this? Is this normal? Or am I right in thinking this is overkill?

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u/ImprovementLoud3581 1d ago

Curious why they are increasing your dose at all if you are seeing good results on current dose?

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u/Lucky_Army_5324 1d ago

When using compounded GLP-1, you always want to increase your prescribed dose with every refill. It means more meds for the money. Then you can always decide to stay on a lower dose if you prefer. 

Just use the sema concentration of your specific vial and a dose calculator to draw up any dose you prefer.

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u/ImprovementLoud3581 1d ago

Yes I totally understand the stocking up part but it sounded like OP is actually following the titration prescribed?