Zepbound Community

Experiences and discussions about Zepbound.

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grandma_chris

Jul 18, 2026

General Discussion

Grandma Chris

I haven't started yet, waiting for my Medicare Bridge Program to be approved for Zepbound. I'm starting to add protein and hydrate about 90 oz of water daily. Boy is that tough. I appreciate any advi…

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callie

Jul 18, 2026

General Discussion

Odd Side Effects?

24 hours since first injection and I have soreness all over like my body feels bruised but not and thirsty

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callie

Jul 17, 2026

General Discussion

Sleep apnea

I went with zepbound because that is the only one my insurance would cover since I have sleep apnea.

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callie

Jul 16, 2026

General Discussion

Zepbound

Just received my zepbound in the mail today. I am scheduling my first injection 💉 tomorrow. Plan to have shots on Thursdays. Excited and nervous at same time.

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cabgirl8

Jul 13, 2026

Success & Motivation

Starting Zepbound tonight

I just wanted to introduce myself and I'm looking forward to receiving tips from everyone on my new Journey! SW: 248 lbs GW: 175 lbs A bit nervous about taking my shot tonight. I'm on the Zepbound Kw…

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katie_mac

Jul 10, 2026

Success & Motivation

Week 1 down…the journey has begun

I’m in week 2. I went down 7.6 in week one. But up 1lb after having wine and takeout…and feeling “uncomfortable” in my skin. So, this week I’m still down 6.6 overall. My target weight is 160lbs. I…

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blue_ocean

Jul 8, 2026

Frustrations & Venting

Glp1 bridge program

I’m super frustrated about the Glp1 bridge program for Medicare. It started on July 1. I went to the doctor and told my doctor that I wanted to be a part of the program. He filled me a prescription an…

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rinna

Jul 5, 2026

Food & NutritionGeneral DiscussionFrustrations & Venting

Week 1 update

So, I'm approaching week 2 shot in a couple days. This week I haven't really felt any different. I've been drinking more water than I usually have but not as much as I should be. Mornings I haven't be…

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eve

Jul 5, 2026

General DiscussionQuestions & Advice

3rd week Zepbound 2.5

Down 8lb, wanting to know about increasing my dose. I’ve been doing really well on 2.5.

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kermit75

Jul 1, 2026

Questions & Advice

Can’t figure out what supplants I should take .

If any one can point me in a direction

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steadystepswl

Jun 26, 2026

Questions & Advice

Glippy app Showing the Wrong Next Injection Date

I took my Zepbound injection today (Friday) and logged it in the Gloppy app, but it’s showing that my next injection is due on Monday instead of next Friday. I thought Zepbound is supposed to be taken…

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steadystepswl

Jun 26, 2026

Questions & Advice

Daily Water Intake While Taking Zepbound

I’ve been on Zepbound for about four months, and I’m wondering how much water I should be drinking each day. I don’t think I’m getting enough. Is there a recommended daily amount, especially while tak…

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still.becoming.me

Jun 26, 2026

Questions & Advice

Site Injection Reaction

Anybody having site injection reactions? How are you preventing and/or managing that side effect?

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blue_ocean

Jun 23, 2026

Success & Motivation

Down 32 lbs

Feeling super excited and accomplished. 9lbs to 200lbs🥰

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debbie731

Jun 23, 2026

General DiscussionHealth & ExerciseMedication & ScienceSuccess & Motivation

9.5 lbs down

I take my 4th shot tomorrow and I am down 9.5 lbs!!!

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taylormade

Jun 20, 2026

Success & MotivationGeneral Discussion

First shot of 2.5

hello everyone! just took my first shot of 2.5 a little while ago. I used to take Zepbound last year I was up to 7.5 but I went up to fast and had a bad reaction. I’m hoping this can help my sleep apn…

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maryb

Jun 17, 2026

General DiscussionSuccess & Motivation

Shot #9 Zepbound

Took my 9th shot on Sunday going up to 5mg. I’m down 16.7 pounds. I was a bit nauseous but it subsided once I ate and hydrated. Loving the progress. Blood work was very good.

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trumpmustgo

Jun 15, 2026

General Discussion

Stuck early

Lost 5 lbs quickly. No more for 4 straight weeks. Still on low dose Zep. 7 shots total.

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myusernamesdead

Jun 14, 2026

General DiscussionSuccess & Motivation

One month

I’m one month in and I’ve lost a total of 10 pounds. I was started on 2.5 mg Zepbound and had my check up on Friday. Will be officially moving up to a 5 mg dose this week. I’m hoping I can keep moving…

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debbie731

Jun 10, 2026

Success & Motivation

New here

I am down 5.2 lbs! I am on my 2nd week of zepbound.

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jonette

Jun 9, 2026

Questions & Advice

Low sugar in the am??

Some mornings I feel like I just can't navigate. I have to eat a candy bar or drink a coke

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corrine

Jun 8, 2026

Questions & AdviceSuccess & Motivation

Changing up

This past Tuesday was my last injection. I’ll be off the medication for at least two weeks before my surgery, and I’m curious about others’ experiences during that time. I’ve been on the medication si…

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markm196

Jun 4, 2026

Medication & ScienceGeneral Discussion

Food Noise

I see people talk about it a lot, but what actually is it? What should i expect with a reduction of food noise?

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truenightfalls

May 27, 2026

Questions & AdviceFood & Nutrition

Stomach Dump Soon after Shot

has anyone else experienced this and found it was the foods they ate during the highest days of concentration? I'm on zep for 7 weeks now and a few times 1-2 after my shot get very sick and can't le…

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melanie78

May 26, 2026

Questions & Advice

Advice

Been on the shot for 8 weeks on 5 of zep and have only lost 8 pounds any advice

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