Sam D.

Compound vs name-brand — my honest comparison after switching

Was on compounded sema for 5 months (Hims, $199/mo), insurance finally kicked in for Wegovy so I switched. Two pens in, here's what I noticed: - **Appetite effect:** about the same, maybe slightly stronger on Wegovy week 1. - **Side effects:** Wegovy gave me more nausea, but compounded gave me worse fatigue. - **Injection:** brand pen is way easier than drawing from a vial. Neither is magic. Both work. The pricing is the only real differentiator if you have insurance access.

Lost 50 lb in a year — here's what changed beyond the scale