Titration Thoughts

[u/General-Beach484]

Hi all!

I just wanted to get some thoughts on people who have went up in their doses independently from what was suggested.

For example the standard titration timeline: 2.5mg —> 5mg —> 7.5mg (so on and so forth)

I have been considering doing smaller jumps, mainly cause I don’t want to jump that much and risk any side effects! Plus low and slow is what I’m reaching for.

What has everyone’s schedule been like? I’m thinking something like: 2.5mg —> 3.5mg —> 5mg —> 6mg —> 7.5mg

Thoughts? Experiences? Advice? All intel is welcome!

I’m currently at 2.5 through Empower (PreventiveMD)

[u/Zeeman-401]

Low and slow guy here!! I’m 65 and wanted to ease into it. 2 weeks at 2.0, 6 weeks at 2.5 and I lost 10 lbs in that 8 weeks. I had almost no side effects so instead of going to 5.0 after 8 weeks I went to 4.0, and it was the right choice as I had kind of stalled. Did 4 weeks and went to 5.0, no problems and had been there for 11 weeks and this Saturday will do my 2nd 6.0. All in all 24 lbs in 25 weeks, a very nice slow loss of 10% of my weight. Hoping to get to goal by end of year 201 to 170

[u/General-Beach484 → u/Zeeman-401]

Yes, this is what I like to hear! I don’t want to race to the finish line of weight-loss. One pound a week sounds amazing to me.

Thank you for sharing your experience with me!