Mounjoro?

sarahjgibson79
sarahjgibson79 Posts: 3 Member
edited July 25 in Health and Weight Loss

I purchased a pen weeks ago its been in the fridge since, I have heard lots of positives about this but I can't help but feel anxious.

What is the general consensus for or against?

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  • Hungrycat2025
    Hungrycat2025 Posts: 113 Member

    if you’re concerned check with your doctor first.. and is it from a reputable source? Will it affect other meds you’re taking?
    I’m all for it if it’s prescribed for diabetics because it works well.

  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 10,232 Member
    edited May 19

    You know, there’s a lot to be said for intuition.

    Hopefully, you got the single one lurking in the fridge from a legit source. So many deaths tied to counterfeit pens bought online, and I saw an article last year about some women up north who went to a “Botox party” that had bowls of Botox and semaglutide. A couple died.

    We tell our kids not to try random stuff in that setting. It’s shocking grown women would do it. Are we that beholden to our appearance?

    if you do go that route, do it via your doctor and a real prescription.


    im not hating on semaglutide users Had it been available when I started, I would have considered it, but I would have researched it up one side and down the other first, since it’s a long term commitment.


    Had it been available for my Mom, I would have been all in for her. Even with risks and side effects, it would have been far more helpful than nothing at all for the raft of weight related issues she passed from., and the (obvs ineffective) drawer (chock full to bursting) of weight loss pills I discovered when she went in the hospital.


    Just be safe

  • cerys74
    cerys74 Posts: 2 Member

    We are all different with various opinions. Personally I recommend chatting with your GP about your concerns. I did make the decision to self fund myself on mounjaro but spoke to my gp first. I buy it from a reputable pharmacy and so far so good. As advised by others weigh up the pros abd cons of taking it against not taking it and trying another weight loss route. I've tried so many ways to lose weight and I would get bored so easily and give up. Now the appetite is reduced and I follow a calorie deficit and the only side effect is a bit of constipation, but that gets resolved. Good luck in your decision.

  • Girlonthewall
    Girlonthewall Posts: 3 Member

    I had my pen sitting in the fridge for two months. My hands were shaking as I did the first injection. I'm only 2 weeks in but almost instantly the food noise disappeared. The relief was unbelievable, yes it may not last but it made me realise how much food dominated my life. Fortunately I haven't had any side effects as yet but it's very early days. I lost 6lbs in my first week. This week I've started mfp to ensure I get a balanced diet. I know they journey is different for everyone but I'm so pleased I started my journey l feel like I'm getting my life back. My plan is to drink lots, take a multivitamin, remain on 2.5mg for as long as I'm losing/no food noise, journal to track my progress- I threw my leftovers away last night a big deal for me as I grew up being told don't waste food as we were poor. I want to control my life, not be controlled by food which I was.

  • msjamika86
    msjamika86 Posts: 7 Member

    Everyone is different when it comes to using Mounjaro. I decided to stop using it as I found my vitamin levels decrease, constant fatigue, muscle weakness, and I developed kidney stones. After stopping the medication, I have found I have more energy and I have started to use psyllium husk as way to feel full during the day. I’ve also made peace with food by not using as means to cope with emotional stress.

  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,444 Spam Moderator

    I'm not against GLP-1 usage, but so many forget to do the things needed to maintain a healthy body. It's important to EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN, to support your lean tissue, supplement with a very good vitamin pack since eating less will deprive you of the vitamins and minerals to essentially stay healthy and drink enough water.

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  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 10,232 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48729738#Comment_48729738

    and make sure you’re doing enough exercise to at least maintain and not lose muscle. Building muscle is even better.

    GLP usage depletes muscle if you don’t have a plan in place to maintain.

    No “win” being thinner if you can no longer pick yourself up off the floor.

  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,436 Member

    I vote you don't use it until you do some research and talk with your doctor and dietician. If you are polling the general public on here on what decision to make. You are not ready to make that decision.

    This is your health.

  • rudyzenreviews
    rudyzenreviews Posts: 74 Member

    Totally understandable to feel anxious—Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a pretty new med and it’s getting a lot of buzz. The general consensus so far is mostly positive: many people see strong weight loss and better blood sugar control, often even more than with other GLP-1 meds like Ozempic. That said, side effects are common—things like nausea, stomach upset, constipation, or fatigue—especially at the start. Long-term safety is still being studied, so doctors usually recommend regular monitoring. Most people who stick with it say the results are worth it, but it’s important to start under medical supervision.

  • mrscosto
    mrscosto Posts: 94 Member

    I’ve been on Zepbound (which is the exact same thing as Mounjaro, except Zepbound is marketed for weight loss, and Mounjaro is marketed for Diabetes) for 12 weeks now.

    For me, it has been great! I never realized how much I thought about food until I started taking this med and all the food noise just stopped. I’ve lost 29.2 pounds since I started, and my blood pressure has dropped 10 points. After my last doctor appointment, I was told to make sure I’m checking it at home because I’ll likely need to get off of my BP meds soon when it starts getting too low. I’ve had very minimal side affects (very occasional constipation, and some nausea for a couple days when I increased my dose).

    I am tracking all of my food and eating in a calorie deficit - which I was finding impossible to stick to prior to starting Zepbound. I’ve worked up to exercising 6-7 days a week (3 days of strength training to avoid muscle loss, 3 days of run/walk intervals in preparation for my first 5K in a few weeks, and 1 day of yoga). I have more energy than I’ve had in a long time, and I’m feeling great!

    That being said - you won’t find a ton of folks talking about GLP-1 meds in a positive light on the MFP boards. There are a lot of misconceptions about these drugs. For me, it’s a tool. I’m still doing the work - this just makes it easier/possible to do so. Many people do plan to be on this med for life. It treats metabolic dysfunction, so when you stop taking it, that dysfunction is still there.


    If you’d like to read more information from people that are actually taking this med, I suggest checking out the Zepbound community on Reddit. Lots more info there than you will find here.

    Good luck with whatever you decide!

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