... increased to the 5mg dose. I had no side effects with the 2.5mg at all and lost 11 pounds. I took my first dose of the 5mg this past Monday and by Tuesday afternoon, the side effects hit like a train. Very very nauseous, but didn't throw up, thank goodness, and diarrhea. I'm looking for any advice to ease these side effects. I work full time and cannot take off work because of these side effects. Any advice?
I just started taking Mounjaro for weight loss. I've taken the 4 doses of 2.5mgand was then...
Question posted by fatfatty on 6 April 2023
Last updated on 10 April 2023
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Marcusmjc
6 April 2023
Ask your Doc for a script to help the nausea. Drink a lot of water. I have found that the side effects typically come on when you up the meds but dissipate in week two or three of it. I opted to do 2 months at each level working up to 10 mg. Now it’s not available of course. Good luck!
fatfatty
10 April 2023
Thank you! :)
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