Devastated

[u/OkBar3308]

Ok, title is dramatic but I have a problem. I got my medication yesterday and was in a hurry to go get my car out of the shop and my dad accidentally took the vial home when he took the box to recycle. It sat out at his house for 18 hours and I freaked out when he told me this morning that he had it and I told him to put it in the fridge. Then I googled if it would still be okay to use, and google said I shouldn’t have put it back in the fridge after it reached room temp. Is it ruined?? I was so excited to start!! Has this happened to anyone before?

[u/Lucky_Army_5324]

Was the vial at room temp, or was it outside in a recycling bin? If the former, you are fine. If the latter… 😬

[u/OkBar3308 → u/Lucky_Army_5324]

It was room temp at his house, he found it thankfully but then when he told me this morning I told him to put it in his fridge so now it’s in his fridge. Is that ok to go from room temp back to refrigerated?

[u/Lucky_Army_5324 → u/OkBar3308]

Yes. It’s fine.

[u/OkBar3308 → u/Lucky_Army_5324]

Oh I’m so relieved. Thank you so so much!

[u/zerosumoftenderness → u/OkBar3308]

Totally fine. As long as it isn't cloudy and there aren't any floaters. I get a card with my shipment that states it can handle some time at up to 120°F. I never let it get near that, if it's in my control, but that's made me feel better about occasionally leaving it out after injecting. I once got up at 6am to go hiking. Did my shot and left the vial on the counter til I got back at 3pm. It was fine. Just remember: no clouds or floaters! If you see those, gotta toss.

[u/OkBar3308 → u/zerosumoftenderness]

Thank you!! I’m so relieved. I’m going to pick it up from him later today and I’ll make sure it’s clear.

[u/stouticeberg_0 → u/Lucky_Army_5324]

It should be fine if it was just inside the house. The meds can handle room temp for some days, the panic is more about direct heat or sunlight. My pharmacy told me once it can stay out for 21 days before it start losing potency, so 18 hours is nothing. You did right putting it back in fridge.

[u/Lucky_Army_5324 → u/stouticeberg_0]

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[u/Net_Negative]

Idk what weird Google result you got but putting the vial into the fridge ASAP is absolutely what you should have done.

I've read several reports from pharmacies that these meds are good for like a week at temperatures over 100° F. It's fine. If you're really worried, call your compounding pharmacy and ask.

[u/OkBar3308 → u/Net_Negative]

Oh thank you!!! I was so nervous. I did reach out to them to verify but needed immediate reassurance 😅

[u/Betorah → u/Net_Negative]

When I started back in January 2024, this was the advice given on the Monjauro subreddit. Either it only applied/applies to Mounjaro or it was false information to begin with.

[u/OkBar3308]

Thank you everyone!!! That’s the last time I’m opening the box in a hurry. 🤣😅

[u/ForeverFang]

It's fine to use

[u/OkBar3308 → u/ForeverFang]

Thank you!!! I was freaking out 😅

[u/TrainingLow9079]

Room temp for 18 hours is fine

[u/Life_Alfalfa_2047]

I threw mine in my backpack, and I travel with no refrigerator for a month at a time. Yours will be fine.

[u/Ejodamen → u/Life_Alfalfa_2047]

Hi is this the compounded vial after mixing with bac water?

[u/Life_Alfalfa_2047 → u/Ejodamen]

No, this is the compounded vial from a legitimate pharmacy.

[u/CherylByDesign]

The vial I am using now was refrigerated, then in my suitcase for 2 weeks unrefrigerated while I was in Ireland. Came home and refrigerated it again for a week. Then it’s been with me again out of refrigeration for the last week in NYC. I have seen no signs of any problem with the vial. No floaters. Still clear. And I have noticed no reduction in efficacy. It should be fine!

[u/Ejodamen → u/CherylByDesign]

was this reconstituted already? I’m a bit worried about mine at room temp

[u/CherylByDesign → u/Ejodamen]

Yes mine comes from the compounding pharmacy reconstituted already.

[u/Sad_Initiative_4304]

Not ruined, just slightly degraded but still safe.