r/PCOS • u/Away_Gap_8342 • 16h ago

Meds/Supplements GLP-1 Advice

Hi friends! I’m going to the doctor today and last visit she said how she wants me to think about GLP-1. I think I’ve decided to do it but those who have been on it did y’all do the shot or pill? Also how was your experience?

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u/Foreign_Gas_8898 15h ago

Ooh the shot for sure, pill is kinda meh from what i heard from my cousin. I was so nervous before starting but now i'm like 4 months in and it's been fine. The first week I felt a bit weird, like my stomach was not happy with me but it passed quick. my hair got little thinner at month two and i panicked but it stopped, i'm super careful with my routine now. I think just go with the shot and don't overthink, the needle is tiny like you barely feel

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u/Away_Gap_8342 15h ago

If you’re comfortable can you share which one you’re on?

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u/90sKid1988 15h ago

Pill is useless. I started on tirzepatide and loved it so much. But when I needed to titrate up (meaning I was very snacky), I didn't like how it made me feel--uncomfortably full with hypotension. I personally think reta is better for us because it speeds up your metabolism slightly. And I like how I feel on it. I'm not mentally hungry for most of the week, just eat at scheduled times. But many women do like tirzepatide. So I'm not discouraging it.

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u/Rum_Ham93 15h ago

The pill needs to be taken everyday 30 minutes before you eat. I hear mixed reviews on the pill. The shot seems more effective and easier for most since it’s once a week.

I’ve been on GLP-1 since 2024. No regrets! I’m also a little over 50lbs down.

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u/Winter-Prompt-7796 14h ago

Did it cause any hairfall ?

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u/Rum_Ham93 14h ago

With weight loss typically comes hair shedding. It’s also common with GLP-1. I took Viviscal and it worked wonders! Shedding stopped within like 3-4 weeks for me.

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u/laurahannahh 15h ago

I started the pill in early September and have lost 8lbs so far! I’ve had minimal side effects but there were one or two days where I was so incredibly nauseous.

I’ve had a good experience so far and would reccomend it.

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u/SassyTulip1 10h ago

I’ve been on tirzepatide for 6months and it has been super effective. No side effects and stayed on lowest dose.