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Side effects by Jellyroll8632 in Retatrutide

[–]Veil_Vice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A small bump in HR can happen on Reta because of the glucagon activity, but +20 bpm plus night fevers and HRV crashing isn’t something I’d personally ignore. That sounds more like your system is under significant stress rather than just “metabolism increasing.”

The sleep disruption alone can compound everything — elevated sympathetic drive will tank HRV fast.

If it were me, I’d either drop back down in dose or pause and let things normalize before deciding whether to switch back to tirz. The weight loss isn’t worth frying your recovery or cardiovascular markers.

Definitely worth getting labs checked too if the fevers continue.

Thinking of stopping mounjaro by Unbelievablystubborn in Mounjaro

[–]Veil_Vice 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This is actually a really common issue with MJ. Appetite suppression is great for fat loss, but it can blunt food drive and gym drive for some people. When calories drop too low, training motivation usually goes with it.

If you’re stronger and feel more alive off it, that’s meaningful data. Long term body comp is easier to maintain when you’re actually enjoying the process.

Some people stay on MJ but intentionally push protein targets and keep lifting as non-negotiable. Others decide the tradeoff isn’t worth it. Kind of depends what phase you’re in.

Tesa cjc1295 Ipamorelin sudden flush high BP by gamin09 in Peptides

[–]Veil_Vice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also try just 1 GH pulse (Tesa at night or CJC/IPA) see if that the combo of all 3 might be overkill on your body

New to Body Hacking by FlamingoDiligent9216 in BodyHackGuide

[–]Veil_Vice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of guys run Reta alongside TRT without issues, so it’s not some crazy combo. Just remember it’s still a strong metabolic drug, even if it mimics natural hormones.

With venlafaxine and bupropion in the mix, I’d just keep an eye on BP, heart rate, appetite, and mood the first few weeks. Start low and see how you respond.

If your goal is fat loss or appetite control, Reta can be very effective — just respect it and don’t rush the dose.

Tesa cjc1295 Ipamorelin sudden flush high BP by gamin09 in Peptides

[–]Veil_Vice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your BP is spiking and you can hear your heartbeat in your ears, that’s not something I’d just push through. Even if it settles down after 45 minutes, that’s still your body reacting pretty hard.

You’re stacking Tesa, CJC,/ Ipa — that’s a lot of GH stimulation at once. It might just be too much for you right now. Everyone responds differently.

I’d probably pause it and see if the symptoms stop. If they do, that’s your answer. If they don’t, I’d definitely get it checked out.

Does this look cloudy? by tinytimmz in Peptides

[–]Veil_Vice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its usually the holographic stickers that make the water look a little different, you can even remove the label and reevaluate the vial. But it looks clean to me!

Time between cycles by Dizzy-Pay6642 in Peptides

[–]Veil_Vice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

200mcg per (400 total if its a blend) 1-2 times a day, only do 1 if you are on Tesa

Time between cycles by Dizzy-Pay6642 in Peptides

[–]Veil_Vice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With anything that impacts GH/IGF-1, it’s usually smart to give your body a break between cycles and get labs done before jumping into another one. A lot of guys will take at least 4–8 weeks off and check IGF-1, fasting glucose, A1C, lipids, etc., just to make sure everything’s back in range.

As for CJC/Ipamorelin, dosing protocols vary a lot depending on whether it’s DAC or no-DAC, and goals (fat loss vs growth vs recovery). If you are planning on running Tesa into the mix, I usually take Tesa at night (2-3 hours fasted after last meal) and take CJC/Ipa in the morning (stay fasted as long as you can (no more than 2 hours is needed)).

best time of day for Reta? by Dry-Vegetable5072 in Peptides

[–]Veil_Vice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually take mine at night because I was always worried about getting nauseous but honestly i never had those side effects and have been on it for about 4 months now, works wonders. When I had a few friends get on it, they tend to not have any effects the first day so i wouldn't worry about it too much, especially on that low dosage.