Pausing reta for 3 weeks

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Hey all,

In a few days I'm heading to Peru for 3 weeks, and most of that time will involve hiking, with very little chance to keep anything cold.

My plan was to pack a 10mg vial of retatrutide that's already been reconstituted, letting me do 2 injections while I'm away. But from what I know, reta degrades past 14 days when it isn't refrigerated, and the idea of flying with syringes makes me uneasy too.

Since February I've been on reta and the results have been great. I'm trying to figure out what happens if I quit abruptly for 3 weeks. Anyone been through something like this?

Thanks!
 
If you'll be doing plenty of walking, I really wouldn't worry about it. From what I understand, reta isn't comparable to something like nicotine or typical addictive substances where quitting abruptly leaves you struggling. I've seen folks using GLPs pause for several weeks with no issues at all. Besides, it's not as if your Peru trip is centered around eating everything in sight. Now, if the destination were an all inclusive resort, then maybe there'd be something to be concerned about.
 
What dose are you on at the moment? And what's your dosing schedule?

Once 3 weeks have passed, roughly 12% — around one-eighth — of the accumulated dose will still be circulating in your blood.

That figure could be somewhat higher or lower, since half-life differs between individuals, but it will not reach zero.
 
eidos said:

What dose are you on at the moment? And what's your dosing schedule?

Once 3 weeks have passed, roughly 12% — around one-eighth — of the accumulated dose will still be circulating in your blood.

That figure could be somewhat higher or lower, since half-life differs between individuals, but it will not reach zero.
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Right now I take 4mg each week.
 
Sorry to jump in on this thread, but my Tirz situation is pretty much the same. I'm heading somewhere where getting spotted with unknown powder plus syringes and needles is the last thing you want, so my workaround is a mounjaro pen I've still got on prescription along with a doctor's note. Now I just have to work out the right dose to take, plus deal with all the annoyance of a prefilled pen in tropical heat.

On the other hand, since it's only 17 days, I could simply leave everything at home and skip the hassle entirely. But where's the fun in that? 😂
 
JohannesSweden77 said:

Sorry to jump in on this thread, but my Tirz situation is pretty much the same. I'm heading somewhere where getting spotted with unknown powder plus syringes and needles is the last thing you want, so my workaround is a mounjaro pen I've still got on prescription along with a doctor's note. Now I just have to work out the right dose to take, plus deal with all the annoyance of a prefilled pen in tropical heat.

On the other hand, since it's only 17 days, I could simply leave everything at home and skip the hassle entirely. But where's the fun in that? 😂
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From what I've seen, paperwork from a doctor or a prescription issued abroad often carries little weight once you cross borders. It really hinges on your destination, but officials elsewhere aren't required to honor documentation from your physician.
 
kugelblitz said:

JohannesSweden77 said:

Sorry to jump in on this thread, but my Tirz situation is pretty much the same. I'm heading somewhere where getting spotted with unknown powder plus syringes and needles is the last thing you want, so my workaround is a mounjaro pen I've still got on prescription along with a doctor's note. Now I just have to work out the right dose to take, plus deal with all the annoyance of a prefilled pen in tropical heat.

On the other hand, since it's only 17 days, I could simply leave everything at home and skip the hassle entirely. But where's the fun in that? 😂
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From what I've seen, paperwork from a doctor or a prescription issued abroad often carries little weight once you cross borders. It really hinges on your destination, but officials elsewhere aren't required to honor documentation from your physician.
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You're absolutely right about that. I plan to check with my physician, the embassy, and naturally my trusty AI sidekick as well—but honestly, simply skipping it for 17 days is the most straightforward and hassle-free option.
 
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