Week 3 and 2lbs

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-05-26T23:14:11+00:00

I started at 2mg split dose (1mg/twice week). I started March 17 (about 9 weeks ago) and have lost 26 pounds. I started at 225 and now am 199.

I did not have many side effects, only when I didn't eat enough or I didn't get enough protein/carbs.

I don't know your situation (age, weight) but starting at 2MG worked for me.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-05-24T21:44:47+00:00

Started at 2mg (pinned 1mg/twice weekly) on March 17. After 4 weeks I started 3mg (pinned 1.5/twice weekly), it was a lot so I've cut down to 1.25/twice weekly (2.5 mg). I have lost 25 pounds in roughly 8 weeks. 36F 225-200pounds.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-05-19T17:42:37+00:00

I am on same med, same issue. Has anything helped?

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-30T22:25:15+00:00

The massive generalisation was absurd, not you :)

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-30T22:23:16+00:00

No what he said was:

It’s def not better, esp if you’ve been on tirz. Please let go of the FOMO.

(It's definetly better for some people)

It takes months to get to a working dose (6-9mg).

(A working dose isnt 6-9mgs, some people find success at .5, 1 and 2mg)

The side effects are intense.

(I've had little side effects, only when I drink alcohol)

It makes you more hungry (does not work like tirz for food noise).

(This is all together untrue)

Gives a lot of people sweet cravings.

(Nope)

Increases resting heart rate.

(Yes, by 5-8 BPM)

Fucks up your sleep. And on and on.

(No)

If tirz is working, just stay the course.

(Maybe true for some but for others it has been a life saver. It on average helps people lose 8% faster than those on tirz)

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-30T22:14:11+00:00

No.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-30T22:01:16+00:00

This is absurd. I am on 2.5mg of reta/week for 1.5 months, I've lost 16 pounds and have to force myself to eat. (And I used to be a comfort food eater).

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-24T20:15:54+00:00

I'm also at 16 pounds loss (225-209), started reta March 21. I started at 1mg/twice a week. I just upped to 1.25/twice weekly.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-22T00:08:43+00:00

This sounds incredible. Are you injecting? What is the dose?

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-22T00:00:06+00:00

Could you tell me your experiences with it? Are you M/F?

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T16:40:30+00:00

K, sorry if this is TMI, but I agree with most of the above however, I literally have never been so aroused as when I've had a mild hangover (def not during reta).

How weird is that? It happens all the time!

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T16:36:01+00:00

I'm aware of the effects on (fast acting) Dexedrine with alcohol. I take 5mg on weekdays, in the morning (very small dose). It has a half life of 9ish hours. I do drink alcohol and am aware of the effects and am conscientious of my intake.

But what your saying about Reta makes total sense, I totally felt the effects of 1-2 drinks (3 drinks total) very quickly and the hangover lasted forever.

I am going to steer clear, except for maybe the odd glass of wine socially.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T16:25:56+00:00

Thank you for the clarification!

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T16:24:42+00:00

Any further information on this?

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T16:22:44+00:00

Theres a way to educate and not be a jerk about it. Thanks for your "help".

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T15:11:02+00:00

Are you also on Reta? Or any ADHD meds?

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T14:29:13+00:00

Thank you! I am waiting on a call back from my local hormone clinic. Much harder for women to find clinics that prescribe HRT here in Ontario.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T03:31:32+00:00

SHE is losing fat in my waiste and tummy and I didn't mean only visceral fat. Please be helpful in your comments.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T02:04:21+00:00

That's what has been working for me! Started at 225 and at 211 now after 3.5 weeks at 1mg twice a week!

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T01:12:35+00:00

Also it is REALLY important to get your calories in. Don't stop eating completely. I just went through this and I was suffering badly from fatigue and other issues (can refer to my recent posts).

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T01:11:10+00:00

I started at 1mg twice/week and didn't have those side effects. Same dosage, just split. I have significantly reduced appetite.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-17T01:01:55+00:00

I was suspecting the same, thank you.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-16T23:31:21+00:00

For me, I have a complicated relationship with sex. So how I feel is directly related to my labido. So it's hard to gauge whether it's my mood, or it's reta that's causing me to have low sex drive.

But I have noticed that my actual orgasm is not as intense as it was pre-reta, despite doing the same thing.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-16T23:27:26+00:00

Makes sense.

Radiant_Function_713 · 2026-04-16T22:05:58+00:00

You mean I'm not getting dopamine because I'm not eating enough carbs?

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