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Drawing from a multi-dose vial — anyone have experience?

raj_cambridge Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 5:12 AM 59 replies 2,635 viewsPage 6 of 12
JessicaM_2024
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Apr 26, 2024 at 1:42 PM#26

Congrats raj_cambridge!! You should be so proud of yourself. 🎉

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Dr.ObesityLA
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Apr 26, 2024 at 1:59 PM#27

Slightly tangential to Drawing from a multi-dose but Admin reminded me — does anyone have experience combining this with metformin?

I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.

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Dr.ReproEndo
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Apr 26, 2024 at 2:16 PM#28

Yep. My endo said the same thing about Drawing from a.

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Apr 26, 2024 at 2:33 PM#29

Reading this thread on Drawing from a multi-dose hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 263 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 38 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

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

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Apr 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM#30

As a pharmacist, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Drawing from a multi-dose vial anyone.

Building on what Dr.ReproEndo 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.

References:
[1] See thread title for relevant study identification.
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