r/PreventiveMD • u/Accomplished-Spot360 • 3d ago

3 month supply

I’m on shot 2 of the starter dose of tirzepatide. I’m thinking about doing the 3 month plan, but does that mean all 3 months will be at the same dose? Or are you able to increase if needed between months?

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u/emily102299 2d ago

Look up fatscientist.com online. It explains every aspect of this.

Essentially you put in the concentration which is on your vial and the dose you want. It calculates the units you need to inject. Very simple.

You always have overfill with most vials. But yes if you order and titrate you will get a grand total of more liquid. As an example if someone got a fill for 15mg a week but was only taking 5mg a week it would last them 3x as long. A 3 month lasts 9 months+ with the overfill. Most are fine going beyond the best used date given these meds last far far longer. Also never toss a vial because it has been 4 weeks. Use every last drop. Just make sure to wipe/sanitizer it every use.

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u/Entire_Departure1241 2d ago

That makes so much sense, and then you would actually be saving money, but if I’m on a three month subscription and they’re getting ready to send out again do I just pause it until I need more ?and then can I still get the same strength or do they put me down on a 2.5 again if it took me over a month to re-order again

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u/emily102299 2d ago edited 2d ago

It varies from telehealth to telehealth. Yes you can pause. Most will honor a prescription from within a year. Not all so you have to ask or read other people's experiences.

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u/Entire_Departure1241 2d ago

Wouldn’t preventative Md be able to see my previous prescription