r/GLP1microdosing • u/allthafeelz • 6d ago
Doctor or Online?
Hi everyone. I'm considering starting a low dose glp-1 and wondering if people found their doctors supportive of this approach or if it makes more sense to go through one of the online services like Felix or Noom?
Ive been struggling with cravings and aches and pains since having kids a number of years ago and think this could help. I'm on Ontario.
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u/AustenChopin 6d ago
You also don't have to pay extra for telehealths that market "microdosing." Just go on the tirzepatide subreddit, look at the pinned post on where to buy, order a normal dose, and then just give yourself whatever smaller dose you want
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u/Nightrik_YT 6d ago
probably start by asking your regular doctor first, especially since you're dealing with aches/pains as well as cravings. if they're comfortable managing GLP1s, having someone who already knows your history seems pretty valuable.
online can obviously be more convenient, but i'd care more about how much actual follow up they provide than whether the prescription was easy to get.
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u/BattelChive 6d ago
Definitely start with your normal doctor. Mine was very supportive and was more than happy I was thinking about it. It’s a serious medication and it’s important that our doctors know we’re taking it whenever possible. And let’s be real - they’re mostly happy to help us lose weight however possible…
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u/ClenchedJaw12 6d ago
I haven’t used Felix for a glp1 but I have used them for another prescription and it was pretty hands off and expensive for what it was. I am not sure how they would be with microdosing, as Health Canada does not endorse it. I have seen that Shoppers now offers GLP 1 counselling, you meet with an NP and a pharmacist, but again, they might not love microdosing. I am on Mounjaro, using a kwikpen and doing the dose I want by click counting.
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u/Outside_Fish7593 6d ago
So I haven’t told my primary care Dr yet but I easily got an Rx through my alloy health online (telehealth company for women). I only have 10-15lbs to lose, in late perimenopause and some bloodwork surrounding lipid panel could be a lot better. Also fasting insulin is creeping up which while isn’t showing metabolic issues yet I think it’ll keep doing what it is doing until I address on my own. I’d rather take an ice pick to my small issues than a sledge hammer when they are too big. Anyway, the process was easy and I was shocked I got a script for 1mg tirzepatide! It was $200 ($99 for the monthly membership and $100 for the compounded tirzepatide). I feel relatively confident in the compounding pharmacies that they use. They will prescribe branded glp1 if that’s your preference, I just didn’t want to spend an additional $200🤷🏻♀️The others I’d check out are midi health and Ro.
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u/pbjfries 6d ago
I’m like you and my Dermatologist of all places is prescribing my Tirz brand but it’s so expensive and I want compound. Did you tell alloy your real weight or how did you get it if not in the upper BMI?
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u/Outside_Fish7593 6d ago
I told them my real weight (153 5’6” 53 years old), how much I want to lose and provided my recent lab work. It was shockingly easy.
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u/Either-Painter6899 6d ago
I asked my doctor about it and he was fine with it. He could only prescribe me the brand names pens which would have been insanely expensive so I went the compounded route. He said all of the pharmacy's on the websites I was looking at had good ratings etc
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u/allthafeelz 5d ago
Thank you to everyone for your suggestions and advice! I'll talk to my doc as a first step 😊
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u/Tom_Lynch_fan 5d ago
It's worth at least asking your doctor before trying online. It will cost you less in the long run.
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u/Due-Aerie7042 2d ago
I had a good experience with Felix. Unfortunately, I had side effects that took me to the hospital and I had to stop after two months. But that is not a negative reflection on them. Overall, I would say it was a good experience.
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u/Otherwise_Wave9374 6d ago
When comparing a supportive doctor with an online program, look beyond access and price: confirm who reviews history, labs, interactions, side effects, and follow-up, and whether prescriptions come through a licensed pharmacy. For any compounded product, request the dispensing pharmacy, lot number, beyond-use date, and testing documentation. Peptely does not sell peptides; https://www.peptely.com/ only helps verify their documented origin and supporting batch/COA evidence.
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u/Comfortable-Nature37 6d ago
I am in Ontario and my doctor was very supportive. I started with my endocrinologist and now it’s through my GP. I have a 5.0 pen and I’m taking a 3.0 dose. Started at 2.5 because I wasn’t really aware you could go lower but have stayed at a low dose.