Split dose (2x weekly) and blood draw timing

[jsr0367]

About 4 weeks ago I went to 2x weekly split dose of Cyp. My doctor told me to always inject weekly so he can test at the trough. He does not know I am doing 2x weekly (50%). When I was on .75mls/150mg per week I was finding I would feel crummy by the 5th day. After splitting the dose I feel more consistent.

How should I handle my blood work draw?

Thanks.

 

[johndoesmith]

About 4 weeks ago I went to 2x weekly split dose of Cyp. My doctor told me to always inject weekly so he can test at the trough. He does not know I am doing 2x weekly (50%). When I was on .75mls/150mg per week I was finding I would feel crummy by the 5th day. After splitting the dose I feel more consistent.

How should I handle my blood work draw?

Thanks.

Test at trough just like before. I imagine you're doing one morning and one night so just get tests on the morning before injecting.

 

[jsr0367]

Thank you! But isn't the split dose going to skew what he is looking for? He said that the Cyp lasts about 7 days.

 

[madman]

Injecting twice weekly will cause you to have lower peaks and higher troughs as your blood levels should be more stable on twice weekly splitting dose ( less test being injected ) as oppose to once weekly at 150mg you would have a higher peak at that dose during the first few days and 7 days later before next injection a lower trough reading. By splitting your dose and injecting more frequently you will attain more consistent levels and a better overall trough reading.

 

[Vince Carter]

If anything it'll appear on paper that you're doing pretty with good numbers, if you time it right. Assuming you're E3.5D Mon/Thurs, I would ONLY test on the Mon AM at say 8 and then do your shot. Probably the best way to not have any surprises in your lab results for the trough vs a weekly setup/

 

[CoastWatcher]

Wll this be your first follow-up test? Do you have trough values from your time injecting weekly? If so, we're they solid or less than stellar? You are absolutely on target in modifying your protocol as you did, I only raise these questions in the event you may surprise yourself and your doctor with the results.