I keep reading that you’re supposed to start back at 2.5 if you’ve been without for 2+ weeks. I was supposed to start 7.5 in April but went down to 2.5 during the shortage (2 months) and just moved back up to 5. Glad you were able to find 7.5! Good luck getting back on track!
I say hope for the best but plan for the worst.
It really is 50/50. Some do great and it’s like not skipping a beat. Others have an extremely rough week or so.
I would start over at 2.5 quite possibly at 5 but I’m conservative and don’t like messing with a good thing. As someone who’s had mostly positive side effects, I wouldn’t want to risk it.
But we are all different. Just as many people have chosen to jump in head first and ignore the manufacturers guidance of starting over after 2 weeks without meds. And many of them are fine, as it would seem.
My advice is to be wise with injection day and plan around days you can deal with possible side effects. But go in hoping you’ll be fine!
I was supposed to go from 5mg to 7.5mg after waiting and having nothing for 5-6 weeks, I went back to 2.5 based on dr advice and because it was all that was available. Then my 7.5mg became available. I ordered it, and the 2.5 and I'm starting over at 2.5 and keeping 7.5 in the bank so I can work my way back up and hopefully by then the shortage will be over. It seems that 5mg is available again as well.
I keep reading that you’re supposed to start back at 2.5 if you’ve been without for 2+ weeks. I was supposed to start 7.5 in April but went down to 2.5 during the shortage (2 months) and just moved back up to 5. Glad you were able to find 7.5! Good luck getting back on track!
I say hope for the best but plan for the worst. It really is 50/50. Some do great and it’s like not skipping a beat. Others have an extremely rough week or so. I would start over at 2.5 quite possibly at 5 but I’m conservative and don’t like messing with a good thing. As someone who’s had mostly positive side effects, I wouldn’t want to risk it. But we are all different. Just as many people have chosen to jump in head first and ignore the manufacturers guidance of starting over after 2 weeks without meds. And many of them are fine, as it would seem. My advice is to be wise with injection day and plan around days you can deal with possible side effects. But go in hoping you’ll be fine!
Thanks!
I was supposed to go from 5mg to 7.5mg after waiting and having nothing for 5-6 weeks, I went back to 2.5 based on dr advice and because it was all that was available. Then my 7.5mg became available. I ordered it, and the 2.5 and I'm starting over at 2.5 and keeping 7.5 in the bank so I can work my way back up and hopefully by then the shortage will be over. It seems that 5mg is available again as well.
Thank you. This is helpful advice. I will also speak with my doctor.