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Pros and Cons of using injector pens

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    ResearchCat
    wrote on last edited by ResearchCat
    #3

    I find using a pen is easier and hurts less. After several months of research, I am quite certain that when you load the syringe(puncture the vial) you are dulling it somewhat, resulting in a slightly more painful injection. When I use a pen, my researcher barely feels it, while with a syringe, it’s usually ok, but there is more resistance and pain, and a higher likelihood of bruising.

    My wife’s rat doesn’t like the idea of the pen and researches GLOW, otherwise, I would probably have everything loaded into pens at this point. (Between CJC/Ipa, Epitalon, GLOWx2, Tirzx2, that is a lot of syringes.) I also live in a restricted state, so I am constantly hunting for more.

    To Randy’s point, after the first few times, loading carts is easy. (See my post about loading 5 vials into 1 cart.)

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      jt2oux
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      I have since researched injection pens a bit (thanks Randy) and seems like a quality of life upgrade for sure. Looks like the store is out of stock for many of the pens except the v2. So I think I'll grab a couple of those to start.

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        Bobbish
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        #5

        Pens are easy; you can use 33-gauge needles and have one color for each peptide. Just twist the top and push. Getting them set up takes a few minutes, but once that's done, it's quick and easy.

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        • B Bobbish

          Pens are easy; you can use 33-gauge needles and have one color for each peptide. Just twist the top and push. Getting them set up takes a few minutes, but once that's done, it's quick and easy.

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          ResearchCat
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          #6

          @Bobbish Yup, 5-15 minutes once a month vs 5 minutes every day. Plus filling the disposal bin takes a lot longer.

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            jt2oux
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            #7

            Ordered a couple v2 and a v3 pens and loving them so far. Honestly can't tell the difference between the two models. Same look, same size, same features. I dig em.

            My gansulin and xulin should arrive tomorrow.

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              ResearchCat
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              #8

              love the Gansulin! I’d have 5 if they weren’t so $$. Maybe over time…

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                fuzzybunny5150
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                The only negative I see and what others have reported is: sometimes there you lose a small amount of research peptide.
                For example: when pushing all the way in your rat, you must keep pen at the completion point for over 10 seconds as it still releases.

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                • F fuzzybunny5150

                  The only negative I see and what others have reported is: sometimes there you lose a small amount of research peptide.
                  For example: when pushing all the way in your rat, you must keep pen at the completion point for over 10 seconds as it still releases.

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                  Randy
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                  @fuzzybunny5150 Yeah and there is no way around it. Theyre cost prohibitive for and we totally get it. But ive never had anyone use a pen and say "nah. not for me"

                  "If it doesnt come in a needle. It doesn't work"

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                  • F fuzzybunny5150

                    The only negative I see and what others have reported is: sometimes there you lose a small amount of research peptide.
                    For example: when pushing all the way in your rat, you must keep pen at the completion point for over 10 seconds as it still releases.

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                    ResearchCat
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                    @fuzzybunny5150 I haven’t had a problem or lost more than a small drop, and the same happens with manual pens. I hold for maybe 5-6 seconds after the clicking stops and I see the plunger stops moving. Only issue so far is it is a bit fast for GLOW or other peps that cause irritation.

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                      iMemphis
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                      Been debating between the Gansulin and the V3.5 (or 4) --- I like the idea of the hidden needle from the V1-4 line, I assume the Gansulin doesn't hide the needle at all right?

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                        diegoc
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                        Your comparing a Ferrari to a Toyota, the Gansulin pen is more for experienced ppl, just start with a couple V3 and then when you more comfortable, take a Ferrari for a spin

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                        • D diegoc

                          Your comparing a Ferrari to a Toyota, the Gansulin pen is more for experienced ppl, just start with a couple V3 and then when you more comfortable, take a Ferrari for a spin

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                          Randy
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                          @diegoc What Diego said. Buy some v2s and and try it.

                          "If it doesnt come in a needle. It doesn't work"

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