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Semaglutide tolerance
Hello everyone, first post in this forum 
I've been on semaglutide for a year now, starting from 0.5mg weekly to 2.5mg weekly after month 6 until now. I've noticed that the appetite-suppressing effect has been getting weaker, and my cravings are starting to come back — whereas before, I had no desire to snack at all.
Has anyone tried to take a few weeks break to help reset or at least reduce tolerance? Or maybe should I just switch to another compound like tirzepatide or retatrutide, but I'm afraid I might develop the same tolerance again, and possibly even faster, since my body is already used to semaglutide.
I've been on semaglutide for a year now, starting from 0.5mg weekly to 2.5mg weekly after month 6 until now. I've noticed that the appetite-suppressing effect has been getting weaker, and my cravings are starting to come back — whereas before, I had no desire to snack at all.
Has anyone tried to take a few weeks break to help reset or at least reduce tolerance? Or maybe should I just switch to another compound like tirzepatide or retatrutide, but I'm afraid I might develop the same tolerance again, and possibly even faster, since my body is already used to semaglutide.
Psychological first because you get used to a certain level of effect (so the first times when it was stronger seem weak to you now)
But also inside your brain / body and the signals that semaglutide sends (to put it simply as an explanation)
Taking a break is the first really good strategy. 4 weeks minimum before resuming a lower dose, to gradually increase the dose again.
If nothing satisfies you after that, tirz or reta can be more beneficial.
Because it also stimulates other receptors linked to hunger and digestion.
It doesn't necessarily make them stronger. But more versatile in the long term. Especially since we each respond differently to GLP1/glucagon/GIP signal.
And of course... Products aren't everything. Work on yourself and your relationship with food.
Reactions: SalvatoreCorvusFor myself I found that alternating between semaglutide and other compounds helps a bit, for example, 2 weeks sema, 2 weeks tirze etc, or even stacking them with an alternating schedule.
I couldn’t find much supporting this in terms of data other than anecdotal evidence, it might as well be placebo effect, as hunger drive is deeply intertwined with psychology, but it worked pretty well for me.
Best of luck!
Reactions: ltts and EinherjarHowever, I strongly believe that GLP-1 receptor agonists should be part of a comprehensive fat-burning regimen rather than the sole focus. Therefore, I consider semaglutide to be a temporary boost that provides additional results without overtaxing the central nervous system or relying solely on willpower. However, it is recommended to avoid using it for an extended period. This is tool for self motivation boost.
Reactions: lttsFor this, the only thing is to spend a few months at 0 and start over, but unfortunately, you will surely develop tolerance again, and each time sooner...
Some might think that it's also a good idea to switch to Retatrutide and try it, which, as we know, is a triple agonist and works on the GLP-1R, GIP-R, and glucagon (GCGR) receptors. Structurally, it is very similar to Tirzepatide, which they mentioned above.
I haven't tried it yet, but from what I've seen in the studies (the FDA approval process is not yet finalized), it is a modified GIP molecule with 39 amino acids, although with significant changes in the structure of the amino acids, which allows its activity on the GCGR.
It seems to be 8.9 times more potent in GIP-R than in human GIP, agonizing much more than Tirzepatide in GIP-R, = more potency on GIP-R and perhaps also on GLP-1.
Moreover, it is 2.9 times less potent than human glucagon and 2.5 times less potent than human GLP-1. Therefore, this drug is an unbalanced GIP agonist, but at the same time, it is balanced when comparing the activation of GLP-1 and GCGR, which seems interesting for several reasons. Fewer side effects at the beginning of the regimen, fewer effects on the cardiovascular system, and the improvement in the interaction between the GLP-1 receptor and GCGR, which is interesting for the reduction of "internal organ fat, improving among other things fatty liver."
Here I made the decision to stop semaglutide for 3 months and will start again with tirzepatide at a low dose. As SalvatoreCorvus mentioned, it’s psychologically tough but not impossible. I’ll stay just slightly above maintenance while eating clean (with the occasional cheat meal, like dining out). Anyway, thank you for your well-researched response. I might consider retatrutide later on, but for now I prefer to take things step by step.
Reactions: BaugarosWhat's your %BF overweight?
30 kilos in 6 months with 0.25/0.50 mg of Semagutide is a spectacular number...What calorie deficit and dietary macros did you have for those numbers? You must have sacrificed a lot of muscle mass, that's for sure.
Could you indicate your starting weight, current weight, and final goal?
Thank you.
I forgot to mention this... But assuming we're talking about reducing hunger to lose weight (not as insulin therapy).
There are studies on the synergies between Sema/Trize/Retra+Cagrilintide... It seems that hunger pangs disappear exponentially.
If the primary goal is anorexogenic, and you're willing to lose muscle due to lack of nutrients...Perhaps instead of taking breaks from Tirze, it would be interesting to combine it with Cagri to obtain the synergies.
Novo Nordisk is already in Phase 3 of the trial with CAGRISEMA, and it seems to improve appetite loss, but increases negative effects such as nausea, vomiting, etc.
We'll have to wait to see what the results of the long-term studies are.
Regards