NeuroNate said:

This community is amazing

This is exactly right. NeuroNate articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Buyer Beware posting aspect is the most important factor.

Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.

As a pharmacist, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Buyer Beware posting rules read before.

Building on what NeuroNate said — the evidence base here is robust. The key publications to reference are from the FLOW program[1].

Key clinical points:

1. Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
2. Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
3. Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
4. Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence

Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.

Reading this thread on Buyer Beware posting hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 265 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

11 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 40 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about Buyer Beware posting — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️

Congrats anna.melb_AU!! Keep going — you're doing incredible. 🎉