Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this Has anyone dealt thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first 6 weeks are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪
Slightly tangential to Has anyone dealt with but mike_mod reminded me — has anyone else noticed changes in their alcohol tolerance?
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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I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 286 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 8 months later: I am down 51 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Has anyone dealt aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
Clinical perspective on Has anyone dealt with compounded tirz:
I have managed ~150 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that the medication works best as part of a comprehensive approach.
For this specific question, I would recommend: getting comprehensive baseline labs first.