User Reviews for Mounjaro subcutaneous

62 years old. Type 2 diabetic, Metformin did nothing. Starting weight 232 lbs. High liver enzyme levels and A1C usually around 7. Started Mounjaro over 2 months ago. 2.5 x 4 weeks, 5 x 4 weeks..now on 2nd week of 7.5. Have lost a few lbs. Appetite is greatly suppressed. I have to be very careful of what I eat. As long as my food is mostly healthy, does not cause acid reflux and stomach upset. Eating much smaller portions. Get some feeling of nausea and constipation but it is not unbearable. I have a Dr. Appointment in a few weeks, hoping to see that it has made a difference. Read More Read Less

I have type 2. After hormone therapy for prostate cancer I had to triple my injection of Toujeo to 80 units. So my doctor put me on 2.5 mg of Mounjaro. Was amazing first week. Blood sugars down to between 100-110 from 160s. Then after second shot, major constipation. But I could deal with that. But when the PVCs (preventicular contractions) in my heart started. I had to quit. It was awful. Nothing listed on their website. But I went online and found it wasn't uncommon. It's rather unfortunate it was a wonder drug for my diabetes Read More Read Less

I started mounjaro 2.5 on Sept 27th, 2023, @ 264 lbs. I was using metformin and 5 insulin injections per day. I lost 40 lbs in the first 38 days. Today is February 9, and I’m at 186 lbs. My sugar levels are that of a non diabetic. I can eat anything I want, cookies, ice creams, sugar…. It still remains normal. (((I have not used insulin nor metformin since September 27th- after my first dose of mounjaro.))) I went to 5.mg for a month then 7.5… I’m holding on the 7.5. I am never hungry, and always busy, lots of energy! I’m now wondering if the weight loss will stop at some point? Will my appetite ever return and will I ever again become tired? Thank you Mounjaro!!! You have changed my entire life!!!Read More Read Less

I have only been on Mounjaro 2.5 for two weeks and the first week I had no issues. The second week severe diarrhea for two days. I’ve lost 3lbs in two weeks.

I am a diabetic type 2 and have heart disease. Ten days in, lost 11 pounds on smallest dose. I can already feel a difference in my clothes. My side effects I have experienced are headaches, nausea, mild stomach pain if I eat too much, diarrhea. I have lost all cravings, especially sweets. I feel full all the time. I really have no desire to eat. Food is not on my mind constantly anymore. It really feels like freedom. I eat small portions and I eat slow. I take my time eating between bites. I stop when I am full. One concern so far would be my vision changes. I don't wear glasses, but this week, my vision has changed and I cannot see very well without store bought readers. Not sure what is going on with that, or if it is even related. It came on suddenly. I am excited about my journey and I hope to lose 120 pounds in 1 year. I also need to get healthy so I can play with my grandchildren. My insurance covers all but the copay. Good luck to everyone and thank you Mounjaro!Read More Read Less

I started 5 weeks ago I'm 5.4' 34yro female with 5mg, weighing 212.3 today I'm down to 196lb, no side effects I am also working out and counting calories since I barely get hungry I need to make sure I eat the right nutrients I think at the very beginning I had some nauseas but nothing I couldn't handle and I am not craving any carbs at all, actually if I eat carbs or something fried it does gives me nauseas. So everyone who is getting sick it might be because of what you are eating too remember this is leveling your glucose levels Read More Read Less

I might lose weight on Mounjaro just from an inability to keep anything down. I am puking like it's my job and my boss isn't happy about that. I took it for about a month in Nov/Dec 23 and the doctor told me to stop for awhile and try again just to confirm that it actually is this medication that's making me so sick. I just started last Sun with another shot and I have been sick as a dog all week. I might lose weight because I can't keep food down but that is not a diet plan that I can live with. It made the holidays miserable!! Read More Read Less

My diabetes doctor started me on this medication has worked wonders for me. My A1C is down to 5.5 as of January and my sugars are steady at about 110. It's also helped to suppress my appetite. Along with a change in eating habits, I've lost 45 lbs in the last year. I'm so grateful for Monjauro!

I don't know about anybody else but Tomorrow will be my third shot so I've been on it for 2 weeks. The first week I lost 6 lb in the second week I lost nothing and started getting significantly increased appetite. Is this normal? I'm getting very disappointed trying to lose weight after menopause and it's depressing. I'm afraid to go up to five milligrams because I've heard horror stories about the side effects so I probably will not do that. They have not studied this drug long enough

Started on 2.5 in August because I was looking for one medication to lower A1C. Currently on Metformin and Jardiance. By November, A1C dropped from 6.9 to 5.8. Changing diet also helped lower cholesterol. I titrated up to 5 mg, but since then I've gone back to 2.5 due to not wanting to lose any more weight. I lost a total of 30 pounds and have been maintaining my weight for the past 30 days, which I'm comfortable with. I worked out 3-5 days a week during this time and did intermittent fasting. Even with working out, I noticed muscle and strength loss, so I'm now doing more strength training to build back up. Currently, 2.5 mg does not suppress my appetite, but it continues to help me with glucose levels. I wear a CGM. I hope to keep the weight off with the tools I've learned in the past six months. I experienced minimal side effects on both doses, occasionally slight headache and constipation. My goal is to eliminate all other medications and stay on this low dose as my only medication for diabetes."Read More Read Less

I've been on mounjaro since 11/20/23. It's has helped with my blood sugars tremendously. My a1c has gone from 7.2 to 5.9 in 10 weeks. I've lost about 13 lbs and have 82 more to go. I hope the weight loss improves soon. I'm on the 7.5 dose right now. Second dose in couple days.

My doctor started me on 5 mg from 1.25 on Trulicity. I took the first dose and have never felt anything like it before. General unwellness & nausea. Toughened it out for week 2. Talked to my doctor to go down to starting dose of 2.5. All symptoms back but now I have headaches. Discontinued all together.

49yr old female - gained significant amount of weight due to peri-menopause. At 5'1" weighed 200lbs. Started w 2.5 - experienced debilitating nause/vomiting until the 4th shot. Raised dose to 5 - debilitating nausea/vomitting for 3 weeks now - as well as - sleepless nights due to painful burping - strange steely/sweet taste in mouth - terrible breath - vaginal odor - have learned it's imperative to take magnesium oxide before bed or the constipation can be grueling - barely able to eat much at all - saltines, toast, rice crispy - cannot eat a plethora of foods because my sense of smell has gone out the roof and just the thought of most things triggers my gag reflex- am seriously worried about malnutrition - and certain foods no longer taste like themselves - apple tasted like poison eg., have been diligent with H20 for fear of kidney damage - round the clock horrible sulfur tasting belching - which I never experienced before pre-M - my eyesight has gone down hill and upped eyeglass prescription - it feels as if my esophegus as shrunk - literally, the circumference - and as if my actual stomach has shrunk - I was on OZ for 2 months pre-M, but weight loss was minimal and came to a complete halt, hence M. All toll, I've lost 40 pounds - but at a huge cost - haven't been able to work countless days, zero ability to socialize. I might be skinny at the end of all of this - my goal is 135 - weight 2 short years ago - but will I have anyone around to compliment me or share life with (?) will I have energy to engage with life as I once did (?) will I be employed (?) homeless (?) will my stomach and esophagus wither away (?) - am praying my 4th shot of 5 will be better tolerated - but am scared it won't. It's been such a relief to not think about food, meals - has given me so much head space and psychic space - but the tradeoffs may be too grim.Read More Read Less

I've taken Mounjaro for 14 months and have gone from 400lbs to 260lbs. It has changed my life.

Just started 9 days on mounjaro .25 . This is a miracle medication for me. Lost 7 lbs already. No side effects, only negligible heaviness on my stomach sometimes. Not feeling hungry all the time as I used to is amazing.

I started taking mounjaro 2.5 on November 28,2022. As of now January 24th 2024 I’ve lost 75 pounds. I went all the way to the 15 mg dose but my primary care physician put me on 10mg because I’m at my goal weight of 145 and A1C is 5.5 down from 9. My problem is that at the 10mg it’s not curbing my appetite at all and I’ve already gained 7 pounds back in 2 weeks. My concern is that my body/brain has become accustomed to the drug and will no longer be effective and I’ll gain all my lost weight back.Read More Read Less

Started this medication low dose 2 weeks ago . No side affects, noticed when I’m full now, eating less. I have two more weeks only , my insurance does not cover , wish I could continue. Have lost 4 pounds so far.

2 days in after first shot, I had severe violent vomiting, and diarrhea. Coming out both ends for 2 days. By the 5th day I went from 185 to 172. I'm on my sixth day, still crapping well over 12 times a day. WILL NO BE TAKING A SHOT TOMORROW. IM DEATHLY SICK. ????????????????????????

65 years old. First drug to really work for me. Down 80 pounds and still going. Side effects were terrible the first few weeks. But as I stayed on for several months on each dose it gets better. Hope I never have to get off!

I took my 6th dose today. I have lost 11 lbs. in 5 weeks but I did get Covid during the past 5 weeks. My Dr has started me on 2.5 mg for the first 12 weeks. I have had some nausea and heartburn which has been very uncomfortable, but I'm sticking it out. It has only occurred on about 3 or 4 days. My appetite decreased and I feel full sooner than I used to. My stomach does not like fatty foods. My glucose level has been lower but I haven't had my A1C checked yet.