What dose

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I’ve just started my 3rd pen having gone 2.5mg, 5mg and now 7.5mg. The supplier suggested the move up each month. But how do I know what dose to take? Should I stay on 7.5mg for longer or go up again next month. What is the optimum effective dose or is it different for everyone?

Stay on a dose if it suppresses your appetite, limits food noise and makes you feel fuller quicker. If you keep going up too quickly you risk side effects like nausea, vomiting etc.
Yes it's very different for everyone. I'm on 15mg but was prediabetic. Some can stay on 2.5mg for months or the complete journey.

You need to ask yourself these questions:
Are you losing weight on this dose?
Does your appetite feel suppressed?
Are your side effects manageable?

If yes to all three then stay on the same dose. You only need to go up a dose if you find it becomes less effective 😊

This.. perfect reply and advice there..

Thank you, so it’s very individual. I am losing about 1-2lbs per week. I am calorie counting so would likely be losing with or without the MJ. But i guess the medication is making it easier to stay in deficit. I was very tired around 3pm with 5mg so will see if this higher dose is the same or worse and then stay here for a while.