Dealing with side effects

Welcome and congrats on the baby coming. With tirz I needed energy drinks the first couple months because the tiredness was constant. Around week 16 that daily drag eased up for me, though I still get a short lag right after any dose bump. Electrolytes the day of the shot, solid hydration, and enough protein all helped. I kept using coffee or similar drinks to push through.

Add electrolytes and check blood pressure since low pressure shows up often. Most of the bothersome effects faded for me inside four or five weeks. For the tiredness I have used a few compounds that some say help depending on age and health. Search the forum for more reports.

Might try swapping some meals for protein shakes since they sit easier and avoid the later energy drop. Egg-white protein works best for me.

This pattern is pretty common. Look up anhedonia and check the recent threads on mental health and reta or the one about feeling flat and exhausted. Search the board with words like fatigue, brain fog, or motivation for more.

Could be from eating too much early in the day. Try smaller amounts in the morning and more later.

If energy is the problem, starch and carbs can help more than extra protein because the brain runs on glucose. Nootropics are another option some use.

I never had the early issues but later on I had stretches with no drive. It passed on its own. I agree carbs matter when intake is low overall, and I kept up electrolytes too.

Remember this is not a race. Only raise the dose after two weeks of no more weight loss, and then only by half a milligram. That approach can limit how rough the adjustment feels. Congrats on the baby.

How long were you at 1 mg before moving up, and how long at 2 mg now? I went through a stretch of feeling drained while my body got used to far fewer calories.

When daytime tiredness hits I add more carbs, sweet potatoes especially. The flat feeling may ease or could get stronger with higher doses. Drink more water than you think you need. Once energy is steadier, add gym and cardio so you do not end up looking overly thin.

Watch the caffeine because resting heart rate can rise on this, sometimes noticeably.

It accumulates over time so three weeks in you are still very early in the adjustment.

By the second 2 mg dose the earlier sides seem to have faded, so marking it as temporary for anyone searching later.

Same here, no drive to do anything. Started at 1 mg and lowered again, hoping it passes.

Electrolytes made the biggest difference for my brain fog, sluggishness, and poor sleep. A shortage of magnesium, sodium, or potassium can hit hard.

Did the jump happen because weight loss stalled? Strong hunger control might mean the dose is high. Try 1.5 mg next time and see. I never needed more than 2 mg until the final pounds and even then losses came fast.

Hello. Severe diarrhea continues even after splitting doses and it is hurting sleep. Any ideas?

Just switched from daily to twice-weekly shots at the same total and I am in the same spot. The flat feeling is real even though I know it should pass. Looking at one compound for possible energy support and already use another that helps; precursors might be worth trying too.

Tiredness has been mild but cramps and constipation are worse. Healthy food, fiber, water, and more movement have not fixed it yet. Down 25 kg and happy with that but need to sort the bathroom issue without meds if possible.

Nearly all of this settles for most people.

No advice but hope it improves soon and congrats on the baby. Miss those early days.