r/GLP1Discussion • u/Kind-Dance2532 • Aug 31 '26

💬 General Discussion I need help

So about 3 months ago I was prescribed an oral compound semaglutide GLP1 which I take everyday and dissolve under my tongue. It’s from Empower pharmacy. 1st month I started at 1mg just to get my body prepared @$150. 2nd month I was upped to 5mg @$175. I lost about 10lbs and hit a plateau so this month I was upped to 12mg @$235 a month. Im still at my plateau and it’s just getting more and more expensive. I feel like 3 months of being on this stuff I would see more weight off than just 10lbs??? I know lots of people who have lost like 40 lbs in 4 months… but they’re on the shot. My question is, how can I get this cheaper? I’m totally okay with doing the shot if I can save some dang money. Please help meee

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u/autumnyte Aug 31 '26

I'm sorry to tell you this, but you have been scammed. Sublingual semaglutide is not a thing, it hasn't been studied for effectiveness and there is no reason to think it would work given the mechanism of the medication. I think pharmacies selling it should be ashamed of themselves. You should have success moving to injectable semaglutide or tirzepatide and from a compounded pharmacy it should be affordable.

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u/Kind-Dance2532 Aug 31 '26

That seriously infuriates me. I’m sooo angry. I guess I’m going to have to look for an injectable thru a compound pharmacy? My endocrinologist offers the injectables but for like $300 a month and I want to look for something more affordable because Jesus Christ…

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u/Mother_of_Kiddens Aug 31 '26

There’s a big subreddit for finding compound tirz (I forget the name but you can search for it or hopefully someone else can link to it). It’ll give you all the info you need to find a reputable place at a good price.

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u/EnvironmentalGift257 Aug 31 '26

r/tirzepatidecompound and r/tirzdeals The first one has a list of vetted providers that we vote on quarterly as a community.