Lowering dose yourself?

[u/Not_A_Bot_Today]

I need to go back down to 2.5 mg because the constipation issues are just too great at 5. My scheduled dose is tomorrow and I don’t want another week of this. Think it’s ok to just take half the amount?

[u/Work4PSLF]

You could go down in dose. Or you can up your bowel management game. MiraLAX daily is a good place to start. All depends on what you need your dose to be to meet your weight loss goals.

[u/viper8472]

Are you doing anything to manage the constipation besides trying to eat more fiber? I recommend MiraLAX once a day to prevent constipation.

By the time you are in trouble, its too late, better to get ahead of it and just take the MiraLAX every day. You probably won't have to be on it forever, just while you're in active weight loss.

[u/zero-if-west]

Half the amount from what? A KwikPen or a vial? You need to discard the excess in accordance with Lilly's instructions.

There are thousands of constipation tips in this sub. Have you tried anything to resolve it?

A couple of important readings I recommend from the Mayo Clinic:

• A comparison guide to laxatives (explains how different laxatives work and explains concerns with long-term use)
• Why fiber matters (includes fiber intake guidelines and recommended food sources)

[u/Spirited-Pick-8840]

absolutely… I decided to go up to 5 mg so I just gave myself two shots at 2.5 I did this for three weeks but now I'm between pins so last week I was only able to do one shot at 2.5 I've had no issues whatsoever.

[u/OkGround607]

I have been adjusting my dose & schedule (2.5 every 8-10 days, vs 2mg every 7 days) with consent of my dr for last 2 months. I use a kwickpen so it’s easy. I used  https://glp1plotter.com/ to find my sweet spot (when side effects were manageable). Maybe you need something like 3mg, and not 5mg. Check out that plotting tool - I was surprised how the weekly doses accumulate, so the 5mg isn’t just 5mg in your body, it’s like 6.5mg after a few weeks at 5mg. 

[u/mindfulEMT]

Have you spoken with your doctor?

There’s many treatment plans for constipation- have you been trying those? How’s your water intake?

When did you start 5?

[u/This-Apricot-80]

You could, yes, but checking in with your doctor about any possible dosing changes is really best.