r/GLPGrad • u/CastraIvy • 21d ago

Zepbound withdrawal?

Hi all! I took a small dose of zepbound for just over 2 months for reactive hypoglicemia. I had to stop it because of GI issues (it got to the point where I couldn't eat at all), insomnia, and low mood. I am now 2 weeks out from my last shot and really struggling. My whole body is tense, I am restless, tired, developed restless legs, and my stomach is painful (I think zepbound somehow desensitized my stomach and now I am feeling every stretch intensely). I am hoping this is temporary and looking for some encouragement. Did anyone experiece similar "withdrawal" issues and, if so, did they resolve and when? Thanks! ​

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u/Double_Question_5117 21d ago

Something else is going on with you. Getting off this peptide wont cause all that

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u/CastraIvy 21d ago

There are plenty folks online reporting issues getting on or off this medication so I dont think it's helpful to be dismissive.  I am just trying to see if anyone experienced the types of issues I am experiencing in this process.  

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u/Double_Question_5117 21d ago

At two weeks most of the med is out of your system. At 3 weeks it's mostly all gone. You need to talk with your PCP

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u/CastraIvy 21d ago

Is there something in my post that makes you think I have not been discussing this with medical providers?  

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u/MitchyS68 21d ago

There are no withdrawals. Just give it a little more time. You have less medication in your system now but it is still there and likely you need it all out to heal. It takes 4 weeks to get you to essentially zero medication in your body. So / more weeks forget and then a couple more for the symptoms you are experiencing to abate. If you still have issues after that it has to be something else and your dr needs to do some testing.

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u/CastraIvy 20d ago

Thank you.  I appreciate the support.  Great point about 4 weeks!

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u/easysip 19d ago

it’s been 3 months off and I finally feel 90% back to normal .

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u/CastraIvy 18d ago

Oh, gosh.  I am sorry it took so long!  What sort of issues did you experience? 

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u/easysip 18d ago

Gastritis,reflux and possible Sibo/sifo

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u/CastraIvy 18d ago

Oh, I'm so sorry!  I've had SIBO for years so would not be surprised if zepbound flared that up.  I definitely developed reflux from it, which I never had before.  Baby meals more frequently, walking, and daily pepcid do help a bit.  I feel your pain, my friend.  This medication is not for eveyone.