Not sure if I'm imagining things, but this latest batch from the compounding pharmacy feels weaker. The usual side effects aren't showing up and food noise is back within a few days. Would it be odd to stop using what's left and switch to my first gray batch instead? I'm pretty curious about the gray one anyway so I kind of want to try it.
Can a batch from compounding pharmacy be weak?
Summary
Can a compounded batch feel weaker than expected even after a dose increase?
One user suspects their latest compounded batch is under-strength because side effects disappeared and food noise returned quickly despite going up 1.5 mg. Others encourage switching to a gray-market alternative right away, noting that the user controls dosing decisions. The gray batch is recommended only if it has been tested for accurate content.
What this discussion establishes- Side effects and food noise are used as subjective indicators of potency
- Dose was already raised by 1.5 mg with no noticeable change
- Gray-market options give the user full control over when to switch
- Testing the gray batch is required before use to confirm concentration
Nothing here is advice.
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The compound might actually be weaker or it could just be time for a higher dose. Either way, one advantage of gray-market options is that you decide on dosing, timing, and which product to use. You can stop wondering and test the gray batch yourself right now. I'd say set the compound aside and start the gray one, but only if it has been tested so you know the real amount you're taking.
↳ replying to @GreyWillow92
I already increased by 1.5 mg and that was the dose where the effects seemed to drop off, right when I started this batch from the pharmacy. That's why I think something might be off with it. I'm usually pretty sensitive to dose changes so a jump like that should have felt bigger.
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