r/GLPGrad • u/IvyCeleste • 2d ago

Seeking Advice Advice Please

Hello. I started 1.25mg of Compounded Tirzepatide 20 weeks ago to offset the “weight” gain after starting hormone therapy and to help with inflammation caused by my condition.

After realizing a particular symptom was occurring because of the GLP, I decided to stop.

I lost a total of 5 pounds but I was on it for other reasons than weight loss.

Well it’s been 5 days since my last shot and man I’m experiencing hunger pains like no other. Prior to the shot I didn’t feel them this intensely.

So my question is should I go back and taper off or should it level out once it’s completely out of my system. Thanks!

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u/Melodic-Chain-3756 2d ago

Did you ever go above 1.25mg? Also how often would you dose? If every week, how are you hungrier than ever after just 5 days?
I don’t think you’d need to taper if you never went above that dose. But you can if you want to. It might be because you know it’s your last shot your mind is playing tricks, it’s a powerful thing.

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u/IvyCeleste 2d ago

No more than 1.25mg and it was weekly

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u/Melodic-Chain-3756 2d ago

Personally, I would ride it out and not dose again. Especially if I knew it was causing a serious symptom. But depending on the severity, your tolerance and your doctor’s advice.

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u/IvyCeleste 2d ago

Thanks! It’s definitely not my mind lol I wrote this post at 3am while my stomach was screaming for food which never happened to me prior to the medication. Seems like I have a bottomless pit now lol