While people who have way more than 20 lbs to lose can’t get the meds. Nice. |
I need to lose 100 pounds and can't find the meds, even with a prescription. |
I have 45 pounds to lose and got compounded semaglutide, it’s working for me. No shame. |
Try Rivas Weight Loss if you can’t find the meds. They have their own compounder. Plus they do the injections if you are nervous about doing them.
SW: 198 CW: 186 GW: 145 That 12lb loss was after 4 weeks at the lowest dose! |
Exactly my stats. Really give it time. Many times plateaued and took month to lose more. I also didn’t think about or try to lose more. |
Yeah can’t believe people are getting it prescribed who weight 155 or less. Not cool when there is a shortage |
They are likely getting something compounded. |
Correct. There is no shortage at the higher doses, and my doctor prescribed me compounded to titrate up. |
Zero shame. But not zero danger. At least according to my PCP, who warned me against using a compounding pharmacy. |
Because medical providers would never be loyal to pharmaceutical companies… |
Compounding adds variables, variables add risk. |
Taking the name brand drug is not “zero danger” either. |
Yes. I just made a virtual appointment with the first person who had a spot available and we had a visit to discuss and then they called in the prescription. My insurance wouldn’t cover it, so I ended up getting compounded semiglutide. But I could have just paid cash to get the Zepbound / Wegovy if I wanted to (OneMedical called in both for me, couldn’t get either one approved). |
While I have a prescription for Zepbound it was hit or miss getting it so I do the compound via my PCP. I go each week for a shot. I started in Feb and titrated up to 1 mg sema which I have been on for the last 6 wks. I don't have side effects -- except for the good ones!
SW: 207 CW: 189 GW: 160 (healthy BMI) I couldn't be happier. |
Any recs for a doctor or clinic in NW DC? |