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Research Protocol

DSIP

Important

Read the Prep & Injection Guide for proper reconstitution, syringe sizing, and injection protocols. Mistakes here can compromise your research.

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01

Pick your vial size

02

Mix with BAC water

For a 5 mg vial, add

2.5 mL (250 units) BAC water

03

Draw your dose

Period
Units
Mcg
Frequency
Week 1
5 units
100 mcg
1× per day
Week 2
10 units
200 mcg
1× per day
Weeks 3–12
Titrate up
300–700 mcg
1× per day

Increase by 100 mcg (5 units) at a time as needed to sustain benefits.

04

Timing & administration

Cycle length

8–12 weeks

Followed by 4–8 week washout period.

Frequency

Daily

All 7 days per week for the duration of the cycle.

Bedtime dosing

30 mins – 1 hr before bed

Take dose 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime for optimal sleep induction.

Route

Subcutaneous injection

Subcutaneous administration only.

Before you start

Read the Prep & Injection Guide

Quick Rules

  • Subcutaneous injection only.
  • 8–12 week cycle followed by 4–8 week washout period.
  • Dose daily, all 7 days per week.
  • Take 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime.
  • Start at 100 mcg (5 units) and titrate up by 100 mcg as needed.
  • Maximum dose 700 mcg (35 units).

Do NOT use if

Pregnant or breastfeeding · taking ACE inhibitors (e.g. captopril) · severe psychiatric conditions · personal history of cancer · using other CNS depressants, prescription sedatives, or street drugs · combining with amphetamines without caution.

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