Mounjaro Questions (Page 3)

Compounded tirzepatide/pyridoxine?

Has anyone been prescribed compounded tirzepatide/pyridoxine? I was on Mounjaro for almost 3 years. I lost my job and therefore lost my insurance. My insurance had been paying for the Mounjaro, but without insurance, who can afford over $1300 a month? I can’t! As an alternative, my doctorhas p... read more

Does Mounjaro cause hair loss like Ozempic?

After taking Ozempic, I noticed major hair loss. I switched to Mounjaro recently and hoping the hair loss stops. Anyone else in this situation.

Adverse side effects of Mounjaro?

Hello, I was prescribed Victoza for weight loss and had some of pretty intense side effects including Nausea, diarrhea, belching and fatigue. I dropped that immediately and now my Dr has me starting monjauro. Are my side effects going to be the same? If so, I don’t think I want to start it, it’s not... read more

What options are there for weight loss medications?

When should I take medications?

I normally take my birth continue pill at 1:15 every day. My doctor just gave me a month sample of Mounjaro, and prescribed iron pills and Wellbutrin and wants me to start them all today. But when is the best time to take them all for best medication absorption and effectiveness?

Mounjaro - Does Mounjaro cause dry inflammation on lips?

Mounjaro - Just had 2nd shot and side effects are back?

I just had my second shot of 5mg and the side effects cranked back up that had subsided after the first shot. Will this happen every week or just when I am getting used to it?

Mounjaro - Took my first injection on Friday, around noon. By Friday night the vomiting began.

It is now 4 days later, still have the headache and my skin hurts. Has anyone else experienced their skin hurting? It is arms, hands, legs and feet. Will sure be happy to get back to normal - loose the constant headache and sore skin. Obviously Mounjaro is not for me!!

I just started Mounjaro & notice two things happening: I’m peeing more & heavily, so does it...

... contain a diuretic? Second I’m craving sweets!!

Will Mounjaro causes issues with my gallbladder?

I am not diabetic, although have to watch what I eat due to gallbladder issues. Will mounjaro add issues to my gallbladder? Will it create issues with my pancreas?

Has anyone been prescribed a maintenance dose of Mounjaro, once desired BMI is achieved, or for any?

Has anyone been prescribed a maintenance dose of Mounjaro, once desired BMI is achieved, or for any other reason and what has this experience been like? I'm curious to know if once we are able to lose the weight... are we able to keep it off? I've read clinical studies stating that chances are good... read more

What if I have headaches my first week on Mounjaro? What can I take?

Mounjaro - Has anyone noticed vision issues while being on Moungaro?

I'm 55 and fighting reading glasses but have noticed a decline in my vision both near and far. Anyone else have similar vision issues?

If I stop Mounjaro, can I go back to metformin?

Mounjaro Is hard for me to get now due to the cost. I was on metformin so my endocrinologist put me on Mounjaro. I wanted to know if I can go back with metformin because I felt better with metformin.

I just started taking Mounjaro for weight loss. I've taken the 4 doses of 2.5mgand was then...

... 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... read more