5mg & Plan to Prevent the Ick

Tips/Tricks

Man, this community has been a life saver.

I transitioned to 5 mg two weeks ago. 24 hours after my injection - the ick. Nausea, headaches, diarrhea, and vomiting. I am desperate to prevent it from occurring again this week. In addition to it being a miserable experience, I need to have a normal week that doesn’t take me away from my responsibilities. Can I get your input on my plan?

  • Stretch injection day to 10 days after my last dose (instead of 7 days after)
  • Try injecting in my inner thigh as opposed to my lower stomach
  • Boost protein intake overall, but especially 24 hours before my next dose
  • Increase my water intake and add electrolytes to avoid dehydration

Anything else you would add or change?

Posted Nov 1, 2025, 11:56 PM UTC

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