Start again with GLP-1 or try something new (Contrave)? TW: Adverse side effects talk in post
I'm stuck at a crossroads and unsure which path to take. I was doing well on semaglutide for about 4-5 months with no symptoms (with injections) until I upped my dose to the Wegovy 4mg tablet. I was advised by my doctor to stop taking it due to the intense food aversion I was having. TW adverse side effects: >!I was adverse to everything besides water. No matter the food, or the texture, I could barely get it down, so even a liquid diet was unfeasible. I would wretch whenever something touched my tongue, so due to the loss of nutrients of having no intake, I was miserable and my doctor advised due to the severity to stop taking the medication. !<However, almost two months out, even on an extreme deficit and exercise, I have only maintained my weight. I still need to lose about 30 pounds to hit a healthy range for my height. My doctor prescribed Contrave, which isn't a GLP-1, but with the out of pocket pricing being similar, I was wondering if it would be better to try again with a lower dose of semaglutide and just staying on the lower dose so those side effects don't happen again. Before upping the dose, I was doing great and losing a significant amount of weight with no side effects. If there is anyone who have tried both a GLP-1 and Contrave, what have been your experiences, and what do you recommend?