User Reviews for Mounjaro subcutaneous

My A1C was constantly increasing from 7.5 in June 2021, 8.1 in January 2022, to 8.9 in October 22, my endocrinologist prescribed me mounjaro 2.5mil in January 2023, since then I've lost 48lbs and my AIC is down to 5.3, im no longer diabetic which I was for the last 15yrs and I'm feeling like I'm in my 20's again. I highly recommend this drug and is available for testimony in a commercial for real people results

I started this drug in Jan 23 weighing 234 I was type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It did take a min for my body to adjust to the drug but when it did I felt great and now I no longer have diabetes and no high blood pressure. Still watching what I eat and going to gym. Numbers look good and I'm down to 204. 30 pounds! Would recommend! This drug is a life saver. I also struggle with metabolic syndrome and PCOS so it's very hard to lose weight but little by little. Ty God also for helping stick with the diet and exercise ?? Read More Read Less

I was 419 lbs when i started my Journey, now I am down to 320 lbs, the injection takes a bit of getting used to but the side effects are not as bad as if i would have had weight loss surgery. For me this has been a real game changer, both Physical and Mental.

Caused severe pain in stomach. Cramping doubling over. Bloating. Itching. Shaking. Weak. Sweats. Diarrhea. Burping (Sulfer smell) vomiting

I have familial dyslipidemia and after menopause my triglycerides and measures of liver dysfunction skyrocketed. Liver CT confirmed severe nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. I brought the idea of mounjaro to my doc because recent trials indicate great result for my health conditions. From the first dose, I had so much more energy - feel 20 years younger. I have more energy to exercise and my muscles recover from use much more quickly. I don't think my body has been processing energy correctly for years. The "food" voice in my head is also quiet for the first time in 30 years. Downside is I don't feel like shopping or cooking for the family! Eating small meals, avoiding carbs and fats means no stomach upset. I used prilosec for the first month but once I adjusted, I stopped using it. I still take daily probiotics to encourage good gut health. Fruit, prunes, figs help everything keep moving even at 7.5mg dose. My numbers are all down and liver function has improved in only 3 months. I look forward to seeing the numbers at 1 year. However, the primary benefit is that I feel great and can participate in my life so much more. This is a great drug and it is criminal that health insurance, including Medicare, does not cover it. I don't mind cost sharing - eyeing a piece a cake and thinking whether it is worth $1000 is hefty motive to avoid it - but this drug has real health and quality of life benefits that insurance should help cover. Everyone in my family dies of cardiovascular disease of some kind - stroke, heart attack, heart failure. I am relieved to have a drug that can help fight against this future. The unexpected benefit is how great I feel while I am improving my health. We all need to work hard with our state and federal regulators to make sure this drug and related ones are covered under both public and private health insurance plans.Read More Read Less

Easy to use and really helps with weight loss! Been on for 3 months and have lost 20lbs. Constipation is not great but manageable. I find that 7.5mg does not work as well as the 5mg. Any nausea can be managed by eating. Only feels sick if I don't eat anything. This medication can make you not to want to eat at all but you have to. It has been the best thing ever except for the cost. My insurance will not cover it even if approved for weight loss. Hoping to get a coupon from Lily then.

Have alot of acid feeling been on 5 weeks just started my up dosed of 10 .. no appetite.. did have diarrhea for week but it's better now just this acid feeling stinks .

In October 2022 my blood work came back and my A1C was 8.1, started dieting and working out, January 2023 went back my AIC was at 8.9, my endocrinologist prescribed me mounjaro 2.5 mil, as of August 20th 2023 my AIC is 5.3, im down 53lbs and I no longer have diabetes. I've struggled with my weight for 20 years and been o diabetic for 15 years, I can't express my joy and appreciation for this drug for helping me overcome this struggle. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who has a similar story and if they needed me I'd fo a real life personal testimony for their commercial Read More Read Less

The only negative to this drug is the cost. I had no side effects apart from a 60lb weight loss. Not sure how much longer I can stay on mj due to the high cost.

I am on my 3rd month of Mounjaro 2.5 mg. I have not been able to up the dosage due to diarrhea and horrible sulfur belching. I am so disappointed because I have lost 30 lbs. but I am not sure I can continue. I keep waiting because I've read that it has taken some people more time for their bodies to adjust to the medication. I don't think my body is going to. So disappointed.

I have been on this medication for the last 3 months, My world has been turned upside down with this medication. I wear a continuous glucose monitor and the daily chart is equivalent to an ekg reading High spikes, low spikes. I am constantly having to carry candy or soda so I don't get a sudden dropped in glucose. I was on trulicity 1.5 mg and januvia. I was able to fast or skip meals with no problem. With mounjaro, i have to be constantly eating, small meals or snacks. I hate it!

NEWBIE HERE!!! My a1c is 7.0. I'm 70 yo female at 233lbs. Want to get under 200..asap. I need knee replacement. My problem is...I took sgot about 2 hrs ago. FELT EXTREMELY WARM, JITTERY, AND DISTINCT MEDAL TASTE IN MY MOUTH. Kinda feel just plain off. Not sure if the med, or my anxiety. Anybody else experience bad taste in mouth?

I started on June 12,2023 using the 2.5 mg dose. The only side effect I had at that dose was a bit of diarrhea and fatigue. Moved up to the 5.0 mg dose after 4 weeks and have occasional mild nausea when I eat too much or eat stuff I really shouldn't, and still have the mild fatigue for two days after injection. Started at 309 lbs, down to 287 as of today. I am hoping the 7.5 mg dose becomes available again soon. I am very happy with Mounjaro.

So far its been slow. I started on 2.5 for 4 weeks then on to 5.0 after than. Been on 5.0 for about 3 months now and I am on to 7.5. I have lost about 15 lbs now total and my A1c is alot better. I have to say though that I am on this medication because of diabetes and the constant shortages have had an impact on me. For the folks that are looking for weight loss from an injection @ $1,000 a month maybe just clear out your pantry of chips and pop and get a membership to the gym. That way people like myself that need it can have access. I cleared out the chips and pop and sugar 15 years ago. Read More Read Less

I started mounjaro aug 2022, with 2.5. After four weeks I went to 5.0. I stayed on that dose. I started at 193lbs. I’m not diabetic. Now I’m 133lbs. I would lose about 3-4 lbs a week. After 6-7 months of weekly injections, I started spreading out the shots. To 10 days, 14, now I’m at 17 days. I filled my script up to the end of June. I have enough to take up til mid Jan No real major side effects. It actually helped my digestion. I used to have constipation before thanking the injections. Now I go regularly every day. I do get a pressure in my upper abdomen after taking the shot, heart flutters, and sometimes a tightness in my throat. It fades as the days go on. My blood work for my health assessment is in good shape. Bp is down. Read More Read Less

I have been a type 2 diabetic with insulin since pregnancy, that was 28 years ago. It has been something very difficult to manage to say the least. My A1c have yo-yo'd from most recent was 11.4 and the lowest was an 8.9, a constant struggle. I am 5'1" and last weigh in was 219 at my PCP, so I was prescribed Mounjaro 2.5mg and next day I was so nauseated I had to go buy Emetrol. I had to learn to adjust everything that I ate, portions, I come from a generation that you had to eat everything off your breakfast, lunch and dinner plates. I now do not do that at all, I eat until I sense being full, my portions are like for a toddler and I am ok with that. I do not crave bread, sweets, or fried. It has been 2 months now and I am down to 206, I feel excited to continue the health eating. I am not a picky eater at all but find myself wanting healthier foods, natural plant based foods and fat free protein. I don't question it but my mind guides me to healthy choices just for the organic flavor of the food. If I eat anything that I am not supposed to eat is when I get symptoms of nausea, and I use to be regular with BM but now find myself doing more stool softeners or prune juice once a week to stay regular. I have incorporated 30 minutes on a treadmill or a brisk bike ride at least 3 times a week and 5lb weights workout in between. Do I recommend this?, well yes I do if it will help you get into a much healthier routine because it is very hard to get into one. I should add that I am a cardio patient with 3 stents, DM2 insulin dependent and breast and ovarian survivor and I am only 52. I still have more living to do in this lifetime. Read More Read Less

This is my first week on 2.5 mg with Mounjaro. I took my 1st injection on 08/01. Today is 08/04 and I am down 8.6 pounds. No major side effects. Increased thirst and I am drinking a lot of water. I am 5.4 and started at 232.8 pounds, type II diabetic and A1C is currently 8.3. So far, so good. Making healthier food choices, and portion control which really is calorie deficit.

I am a 53 year old female. 5'10 and almost 180 lbs when my dr added this to my diabetes regimen. I have had many side effects but they have gotten somewhat better with time. I'm on my 3rd month of the medicine and am down to 156 lbs. I'm not sure about my AIC or blood pressure yes as both numbers had gotten very bad but go back in a couple of weeks to be rechecked. Very happy with weight loss so hoping that it is helping in other ways as well.

I have experienced every side effect from this medicine. Made me so sick. I haven't been able to eat in over a week. My stomach is still not back right.

This is my third update. I took Mounjaro starting at the end October and weighing 375. The end of June was my last dose because the coupon card finally expired. In 8 months I lost 102 pounds. No excercise. I ate what I wanted but in moderation and Mounjaro helped with that. I never had any of the bad side effects that seem to flood the news articles. I would like to have continued taking it but I am moving on to a different pill form now since my insurance will cover that.