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To think MNHQ should delete all chat about ‘the golden/bonus dose’ for those on WLI?

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istrich · 01/05/2025 16:03

I use the weight loss forums quite a lot and with the arrival of WLI they are busier than ever. But, it’s worrying the amount of people who are misusing their prescription and discussing with others how to do so. Should MNHQ take action here?

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istrich · 01/05/2025 16:19

Atarin · 01/05/2025 16:19

If you don’t want to use all of the liquid in the syringe then don’t. I don’t know why you’re so bothered about others doing it?

it’s a discussion that’s all

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istrich · 01/05/2025 16:19

ThirdStorm · 01/05/2025 16:18

Some prescribers have been known to recommend microdosing which is using the pen to extract how much is needed and not necessarily using as 4 doses. Use being directed by the prescriber can't be harmful.

That’s not what I’m talking about though.

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Atarin · 01/05/2025 16:19

If you don’t want to use all of the liquid in the syringe then don’t. I don’t know why you’re so bothered about others doing it?

ThirdStorm · 01/05/2025 16:18

Some prescribers have been known to recommend microdosing which is using the pen to extract how much is needed and not necessarily using as 4 doses. Use being directed by the prescriber can't be harmful.

GrouchyBear · 01/05/2025 16:18

The extra dose is there in case your next prescription is delayed for any reason. It's important for diabetic patients. There is also an extra needle included.

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istrich · 01/05/2025 16:14

Julesni77 · 01/05/2025 16:13

why would anyone not taking it care? Am I missing something?

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No i just chose to post here. Why do you care?

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TheReturnOfFeathersMcGraw · 01/05/2025 16:12

If there were 62 tablets in a box of paracetamol that said it had 30 full doses (ie 60 tablets) would you refuse to take the last 2 tablets? The needles are safe, plenty of people use them. I dont us WLI but I cant see what the issue is tbh

Interesting effort but not realistic

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istrich · 01/05/2025 16:10

No, wider audience here and less likely to have bias from those who take the extra

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why would anyone not taking it care? Am I missing something?

TheReturnOfFeathersMcGraw · 01/05/2025 16:12

If there were 62 tablets in a box of paracetamol that said it had 30 full doses (ie 60 tablets) would you refuse to take the last 2 tablets? The needles are safe, plenty of people use them. I dont us WLI but I cant see what the issue is tbh

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istrich · 01/05/2025 16:12

ArtTheClownIsNotAMime · 01/05/2025 16:04

Dangerous medical advice is given out all the time on here. Policing it would be a never-ending job. People have to take responsibiility and not blame their decisions on what some random Mumsnetter said.

I’m not suggesting people blame their decisions on what some random we said but I do see a lot of people with little understanding of what they are doing take advice from these forums

You are correct that policing it would be a never ending job, however less people would post if it wasn’t allowed to be posted, so less policing needed

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istrich · 01/05/2025 16:10

Julesni77 · 01/05/2025 16:06

Would this not be better on the weight loss forums?

No, wider audience here and less likely to have bias from those who take the extra

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istrich · 01/05/2025 16:10

TheBossOfMe · 01/05/2025 16:04

Why do you consider it misusing the prescription? It’s just getting one more week of medicine that is still in date.

Because the prescription is 4 doses using the pen as directed not 5 doses, 4 as directed and one with a needle you bought online?

whatever you think about taking the extra you cannot deny the misuse element

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Julesni77 · 01/05/2025 16:06

Would this not be better on the weight loss forums?

ArtTheClownIsNotAMime · 01/05/2025 16:04

Dangerous medical advice is given out all the time on here. Policing it would be a never-ending job. People have to take responsibiility and not blame their decisions on what some random Mumsnetter said.

TheBossOfMe · 01/05/2025 16:04

Why do you consider it misusing the prescription? It’s just getting one more week of medicine that is still in date.

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