BariatricNurseD said:

Compounding pharmacies with FDA 483 is not that straightforward in my experience

This is exactly right. BariatricNurseD articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Compounding pharmacies aspect is what made the difference for me.

Reading this thread on Compounding pharmacies hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 285 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

11 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 60 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

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

traveltech_sara — that is really helpful context on Compounding pharmacies. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?

I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.

To answer anna.melb_AU's question specifically:

From a clinical standpoint, Compounding pharmacies with is a reasonable concern that deserves a thorough answer.

The short answer: the evidence supports this approach for most patients.

The longer answer involves reviewing the specific clinical trial data relevant to your question, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.

Bookmarked 📌 The Compounding info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.