Guidance Please!

* Reposting since I removed any request for medication/dosage advice.

I am 41F. I have taken my 7th shot and on 5mg currently. I've had no side effects on the 2.5mg or 5mg except maybe more fatigued/can't lift as heavy when strength training since starting the medication. I need some guidance and hear others' journeys to know if I am normal or get some guidance because I really want this to work!

This week I feel like I have been starving and feel like I have been overeating more than I was on 2.5mg. On my first month at 2.5mg, I felt great, was very disciplined, and even stopped drinking to really feel the effects (desire to drink has almost disappeared). I usually don't keep around me/can say no to "treats" like peanut M&Ms for example. This week though, I worked in the office and boss stocked up the candy jar, and because I was stressed or just bored I ate SO MANY treats that I was sick. Like, physically nauseous and yet I KEPT eating them, getting even more sick and nauseous to where I started to sweat and felt as if I couldn't stay away/about to pass out, like I was going through dumping syndrome (I had gastric bypass in 2016).

I broke down crying and can't figure out what is wrong with me! TMI, I start my menstrual cycle soon, but this was not how it was on 2.5mg last month. Even with my cycle last month, I never felt like this or ate like this. Is there something wrong with me? Does anyone eat like this still? When did you stop? What helps you? Any suggestions would be GRATEFULLY appreciated!!!

*** Edited to remove any request for medication/dosage advice.

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u/Georgiapeach38 — 5 days ago
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Guidance Please!

I am 41F. I have taken my 7th shot and on 5mg currently. I've had no side effects on the 2.5mg or 5mg except maybe more fatigued/can't lift as heavy when strength training since starting the medication. I need some guidance and hear others' journeys to know if I am normal or get some guidance because I really want this to work!

This week I feel like I have been starving and feel like I have been overeating more than I was on 2.5mg. On my first month at 2.5mg, I felt great, was very disciplined, and even stopped drinking to really feel the effects (desire to drink has almost disappeared). I usually don't keep around me/can say no to "treats" like peanut M&Ms for example. This week though, I worked in the office and boss stocked up the candy jar, and because I was stressed or just bored I ate SO MANY treats that I was sick. Like, physically nauseous and yet I KEPT eating them, getting even more sick and nauseous to where I started to sweat and felt as if I couldn't stay away/about to pass out, like I was going through dumping syndrome (I had gastric bypass in 2016).

I broke down crying and can't figure out what is wrong with me! TMI, I start my menstrual cycle soon, but this was not how it was on 2.5mg last month. Even with my cycle last month, I never felt like this or ate like this. Is there something wrong with me? Should I go up to 7.5mg early since I have one more shot at 5mg? Should I split dose? Does anyone eat like this still? When did you stop? What helps you? Any suggestions would be GRATEFULLY appreciated!!!

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u/Georgiapeach38 — 5 days ago

GLP-1 + Alcohol

I took my first 4 doses last month and decided not to drink to feel the full effect of my shots. I am currently on a beach vacation and will have a skinny margarita or two a day. I have found that I'm extremely tired and just want to nap throughout the day. Has anyone else experienced this with being on a GLP-1? We leave on Friday from vacation and I'm thinking about going back home and not drinking alcohol anymore.

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u/Georgiapeach38 — 15 days ago

BUD Dates Question

I am very new to Tirzepatides and just started my 5mg shots yesterday using a vial and syringe instead of the Zepbound Kwikpen (was on 2.5mg from my doctor to try for a month).

I received a 3-month supply from Boudreaux of 5mg, 7.5mg, and 10mg on 7/16/2026. However, the BUD date for the 7.5mg ends before the other two. The 7.5mg BUD is 10/4/26 and the 5mg and 10mg both are 10/12/26. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? TIA and sorry of this is a silly question.

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u/Georgiapeach38 — 19 days ago

First Order Question

Update: The very nice owner got back to me with an update on my order! Thank you everyone for your kindness, for those that were helpful. :)

Hey everyone! New to Trillium and excited for my first shipment, but slightly concerned. I went with Bordeaux Pharmacy. Little concerned because my payment posted on 7/9 and my medication still says "Sent to Pharmacy". I sent a message to Support about 45 minutes ago to inquire as to an update and the two checkmarks usually there saying someone has seen it hasn't appeared yet. Is this normal? I have heard incredible things about customer support for this company. And it could just be the volume of people who use it and how many other people are trying to contact Support, but wanted to ask about that, as well as, how long does it take for medication to come from Bordeaux? Thanks in advance!

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u/Georgiapeach38 — 1 month ago