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Splitting doses — my results so far

DanielChem_CHI Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 3:20 AM 10 replies 766 viewsPage 1 of 2
DanielChem_CHI
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Mar 1, 2026 at 3:20 AM#1

I split my weekly dose in half for six weeks to see whether it smoothed the first two days out, and the result was less impressive than I expected.

The narrow version of the question is what the pharmacokinetic argument against splitting a weekly dose actually is, since intuitively it should smooth the curve.

Practical detail welcome, however dull — the duller the better.

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Mar 1, 2026 at 3:37 AM#2
DanielChem_CHI said:
I split my weekly dose in half for six weeks to see whether it smoothed the first two days out, and the result was less impressive than I expected.

Dose splitting update on split dosing: instead of 2.4mg once weekly, I've been doing 1.2mg twice weekly (Mon/Thu) with my doctor's approval. The appetite suppression is more consistent and side effects are noticeably milder.

Not medical advice, just sharing what's worked for me. Discuss with your provider before trying this.

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Mar 1, 2026 at 3:54 AM#3
NeuroNate said:
Dose splitting update on split dosing: instead of 2.4mg once weekly, I've been doing 1.2mg twice weekly (Mon/Thu) with my doctor's approval.

Right, and the exception is worth naming rather than left implied, because the exception is where people get into trouble.

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Mar 1, 2026 at 4:11 AM#4
DanielChem_CHI said:
I split my weekly dose in half for six weeks to see whether it smoothed the first two days out, and the result was less impressive than I expected.

Second this.

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Mar 1, 2026 at 5:41 AM#5

Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads. There is a difference between no evidence and evidence of no effect, and this subject is one where the two get swapped freely in both directions.

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