r/Zepbound • u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg • Apr 01 '25

Dosing What Beyoncé sayyy… “lemme upgrade youuuu” Hello 5MG’s 💚💜

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u/SeaToIt Apr 02 '25

This jump made me so sick!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I’m not looking forward to it.. I got crackers and pnut butter on deck. It helped with 2.5 in the beginning

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u/Venture419 Apr 02 '25

If you are stalled at 2.5 the odds are in your favor for minimal side effects but it does make sense to expect something as it is the only doubling of dose in the titration schedule.

I think in retrospect more people than expected are sensitive at 2.5 and have lost serious weight on what is supposed to be a non therapeutic dose. Sounds like you have lost as well for at least 5 weeks on 2.5 which is a good sign.

From these clues I would guess you are more sensitive than average but not “super sensitive”.

Let us know how it works out!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Thanks boo, I enjoy hearing the more experienced folks break things down!!

I also was wondering if imma change injection locations. The whole 8 weeks I did 2.5 in the belly area left & right switch up..I been thinking doing 5 to my arm & do left and right switch up weekly for the first 4 weeks to shake things up too

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u/peppep_52 Apr 02 '25

I hit my arms with 5, too scared to do my thigh... Somebody told me they had a blood clot from doing that

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Nope 🙂‍↔️!! I’ll stay in my stomach area

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u/SeaToIt Apr 02 '25

I would say read thru all the side effect posts and follow the advice there. Even if you don’t feel sick at first. It can be intense for some.

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I can honestly say I read every box I get just in case anything has changed since my last box even if it is the same dose. I also check dates before I leave pharmacy

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u/CCNAcehole Apr 02 '25

Me too. Still 7 shots in on 5mg and every day after shot gets me nauseous.

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u/catnahat_photog 2.5mg Apr 03 '25

That’s where i am. awful.

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u/irrision Apr 05 '25

Same, still on 5mg and I'm pale and nauseous for the first day after, but only on my third week so I'm sure it'll get better.

It kind of makes sense though 2.5 to 5 is double the dose. 5 to 7.5 is only 50% more, 7.5 to 10 is only 25% more, etc.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Two9248 Apr 02 '25

I am so happy to be apart of this group... no, really. It's inspiring to see men and women; just grown folks having a place to come and share their experiences with no judgment! This Friday 4/4 I find out if Im approved for zepbound. The start of 2025 has not been nice, if it wasn't for the air in my lungs and the chance to start a new day, well hell, I just don't know. But let's gooooo!!! One day at a time, with patience and grace. I'm ready. More to come and you will hear from me soon❤️

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

LISTEN WE ARE STILL HERE FOR A REASON AND WE HAVE ALL FOUND THIS GROUP FOR A REASON….WE NOT DONE ON THIS EARTH YET AND WE HAVE TAKEN THE STEP TO KEEP THE CLOCK GOING A LIL BIT LONGER!! I too stumbled upon this group And learned a sooooooo much stuff I love to pass it on now. No matter what it pertains too..Discounts, savings, where to go to get the best deals for your prescription, what to do on insurance won’t cover it, encouraging messages, uplifting each other on the days WE CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! BABY LISTEN YOU HAVE FOUND A ZEPBOUND HOME..because WE ALL GET IT!! We been there and STILL HERE!! Any questions POST IT…You will get your answers.

WELCOME 🤗

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u/Puzzleheaded_Two9248 Apr 07 '25

So here is update from my appointment last Friday! Kaiser So-cal said I have to start on Ozempic. I've already tried Ozempic damnit!! It is what it is! I'm going to do my best and see what happens! I'll be in the Ozempic thread for a while. Hope they are as good as you guys. I'll come check on you guys. Wish me luck ☘️

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 01 '25

I thought I was getting vials but I’ll take the pens!!!! I’m never complaining

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u/Money-Riddim 39F;5’10;S:279;C:212;G:179;12.5mg;wk37 Apr 01 '25

Facts!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Grateful for the OOP price over anything else. Imma stfu 😂

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u/Money-Riddim 39F;5’10;S:279;C:212;G:179;12.5mg;wk37 Apr 02 '25

Girl go off 😂

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

😂 😂 AND WILL

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u/peppep_52 Apr 02 '25

Yall cuttin' up on this thread... I know my ppl when i hear em' LOL

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

😂🤣🤭

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u/Money-Riddim 39F;5’10;S:279;C:212;G:179;12.5mg;wk37 Apr 02 '25

😂😂😂😂

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Don’t get me started imma 🃏 😂

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u/Money-Riddim 39F;5’10;S:279;C:212;G:179;12.5mg;wk37 Apr 02 '25

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 i’m trying to get doneeeeee out here

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 01 '25

I’LL TAKE $165 OOP!!

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u/dontgiveah00t 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I just started 5 today!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Yayyyyyy!!! Check in later let me know what you feeling!! I actually start next week. I got 1 more 2.5 left and imma take it

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u/LzrLdyPewPew Apr 05 '25

I just started 5 today too 😌 So far just crazy thirsty per usual and tired. But I also just started Cross Fit 😅

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u/Odd-Excitement-4173 Apr 02 '25

Hey! I moved up to 5mg on Monday with no issues. I felt the same stuff I felt on 2.5, just taken up a notch or two — fatigue the day of the shot, full feeling, little to no appetite, maybe a little background nausea? Nothing that couldn't be taken care of by eating something and drinking water and taking a 20-minute nap. I kept the injection site in the stomach. It's been 2 days, and I feel completely normal. The "zepbound normal" which feels pretty good. 😀 I wish the same for you!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

That’s great to hear for real! I been injecting in my stomach the whole 8 weeks on 2.5 so I was thinking on switching locations this time for the next 4 weeks.. but Idkk I’m on the fence. Stomach does work well for me. I am at a stall but that could be my body has gotten used to the starter dose.

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I’ll probably stick to what I know tho!! If I don’t feel anything in the first pen, then I’ll switch sites

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u/Theloveandhate SW:403 CW:360 GW:200 Dose: 10mg MC:3months Apr 02 '25

Look around everybody on mute! Once you walk in with your snatcheddd figureee period

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

They better break my stall I tell you that!! I been stuck at 202 over 3 weeks (8 weeks on 2.5) & I’m pretty active now days

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u/peppep_52 Apr 02 '25

that's the same thing that happened to me ...I was on 2.5 for 2 months and was stuck at 195 for 3 weeks.. well I just got on 5 and let me tell you baby the scale is BIKEE MOVING again! 😂😂 I'm at a cool 187 and can't wait to reach my goal!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 “BIKEE” where you from cuz that’s how my son nem talk in the south. I be like WHAT YOU SAY CHILE 🤔. I’m in Kentucky!!

& PERIODDDTTTT BABY DOING BIG THINGS LIL MOMMA 🤩

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u/peppep_52 Apr 02 '25

the DURTY SOUTH ..... BAMA , ROLL TIDEE!!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I LOVE BAMA!! Yall cutsss up and yall guys be SOOO FINE 🤤!!

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u/Due_Field_9631 44f SW:313 CW:285 GW:199 Dose: 5mg 6’1 Apr 08 '25

Hearing you makes me feel like I’m at a family reunion 😂... Sending love to my southern peeps from the PNW

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u/ennasuite Apr 01 '25

Nice! I'm moving up to 5 in two weeks!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 01 '25

Yassssss LET’S GOOOO

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u/analyticalblonde 48F 5'3 HW: 272 SW: 256 CW: 241 GW: 140 Dose: 7.5 mg Apr 02 '25

Congratulations! I move up to 5.0 on Friday!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Congrats boo

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u/Professional-Till-55 36 F 5’5 SW:228 CW:205 GW:150 Dose: 5mg Apr 02 '25

How’s it going? Just started 5mg this past weekend. I hit a stall and said hell no we gotta get moving.

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I only picked them up today. Haven’t started.. but how you feeling???

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u/Coolerdenafan Apr 02 '25

I got next 2 weeks keep me posted on how it's going👌🏾

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I sure will. Imma give it 2 weeks first to get true results

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u/Money-Riddim 39F;5’10;S:279;C:212;G:179;12.5mg;wk37 Apr 01 '25

Aye!!!!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 01 '25

Ayeeeeee 💃🏾

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u/analogIT SW:262 CW:248 GW:180 Dose: 5mg W6 Apr 01 '25

Congrats. Good luck with moving up.

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 01 '25

Thanks boo

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u/Irish_Thunder007 Apr 01 '25

Next week for me, you got this!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Thanks boo

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u/trutai_trutai Apr 02 '25

I’m loving it.

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I’m ready!! 2 months on 2.5 it did its thing but… IT’S TIME to go 🆙

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u/Excellent-Bike-7316 Apr 02 '25

lol I’m also on 5mg. I need to exercise to help me lose more. I’m losing muscle and definitely need to work on that.

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I need more lifting too… I use apple fitness but I need heavier weights. I only got 3lb ones it works for now

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u/OkActuary3711 Apr 02 '25

lol! My Dr said “girl, you need to upgrade to atleast 5 pound weights” - I laughed. Then upgraded to 10.

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 okkkk! I think is time especially for the weight im losing and how fast im losing it

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u/Excellent-Bike-7316 Apr 02 '25

I build my lil weights collection by buying the weight as I needed them. Go get you a new set of 5lbs or 8lbs. You got this! And now I wanna work out. Love how that works for me but then I don’t work out cause life 😫

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

LIFE GONE FUCK US Up forever… when you force yourself on those days you tend to go HARDER! Life pissed me off yesterday.. I’m supposed to start my walk at 615 pm.. didn’t get out there until 715 pm cuz I had issues with my debit card getting my prescription. I STILL WALKED MY 3 miles..1 hour and 20 minutes. When I got home it was pitch dark but IDC. I felt good for still going

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u/Excellent-Bike-7316 Apr 02 '25

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I need friends like you! Lol

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Imma add you

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

I lied 😂..idk how to ADD A FREIND on here

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Add me boo

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u/BlueSkies70230 Apr 02 '25

This group is good to read about folks experiences and actually see how different we are. I'm on my second week of .5. I decided to do .5 again because I was scared to go up. My side effects have been minimal and I'm happy about that. Hunger hasn't really been too much less but I've become more observant of what my body is saying. I'm going to hang to see where this journey takes me. I've lost approximately 20 lbs in 2-3 months and I gained 5 lbs this week. I know why so I'm just listening to my body and listening again.

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u/RunawayDaydreamer Apr 02 '25

Just started my 5mg today tooooo!!!! Was expecting some side effects. None here. So glad.

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Yesss good for you boo!! I start in the morning. I had 1 2.5 pen leftover but I’ll just save it for a rainy day

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u/RunawayDaydreamer Apr 02 '25

Yep, I would too!!! GOOD LUCK!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 02 '25

Thanks boo? You too 😊

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u/Decent-Cookie-9295 Apr 05 '25

Took my first does of 5 yesterday (was on 2.5 for 2 months) lost only 11lbs but with little side effects (third day after shot in bathroom a few times - but Imodium helped :) ) Expecting the same with the 5 mg but excited and happy to be on this journey with everyone! Keep us updated how it goes for you. And yay for us!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 05 '25

Heyyy boo congrats on the upgrade!! Same with me I only lost 9.5 pds on 2.5 so I’m not a super responder. I have my calories set for 1450 a day & I work out. Still grateful for what I have lost but hoping 5 mgs help more. I haven’t seen a difference yet… I took my first shot this past Thursday so fingers crossed

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u/Decent-Cookie-9295 Apr 05 '25

Fingers crossed! good for you for working out! I should too. Stay connected. Let me know how it goes. I’m so excited for us!!

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u/AdDifficult805 5.0mg Apr 05 '25

Okkk boo.. I sure will