Tirzepatide for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 5)

• chris
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I am taking or was taking Mounjaro and I have taken 2 months' worth of medication, and I was feeling great. Had to have a colonoscopy because of my age, not the medication, so was told to skip a week before. I did take my last shot. It has been 3 weeks, and I can't get the 5ml or the 7.5 ml. It has been over 4 weeks I have been waiting. I had to have my doctor make another refill, and I am still waiting. I have been a full-blown diabetic for about a year. I have been borderline for over 40 years. I have high blood pressure and cholesterol problems and feel that Mounjaro was helping, but the on-again, off-again is not helping, and I can't understand the shortage for medically needed purposes when I am over 300 lbs and 5 feet 6 inches. I have tried numerous weight loss programs and pills, but Mounjaro is helping me when I can get it. The biggest benefit is the calming effect my mind has over the worry about food or sugar levels or high blood pressure. I see a difference with Mounjaro."

• belle...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "A little bit of back story for the full benefit of transparency…I am a type 2 diabetic on an insulin pump taking 2 Synjardy every morning in addition to my once-a-week injection. I was completely insulin resistant. Since starting the mounjaro in September 2022 on the lowest dose, I have worked my way up to 10mg. Now supply shortage kept me from getting my one-month supply twice in the last 7 months. When starting again it did give me nausea and headaches, my doctor prescribed Zofran and I took ibuprofen. When I started I weighed 330 pounds and am currently down to 289 as of yesterday. The biggest benefit to me is that my pump has had to work less because the mounjaro keeps my blood sugar steady at about 90. I am hoping as I continue to lose weight I need less and less insulin, that is the doctor's goal. So while yes there are side effects initially they did not hang around for me and if you can push through them, they do subside. I am 48 years old and have been diabetic since I was 23."

• Clem
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "Started August 28 with 2.5 mg and worked up to 12.0 mg. Starting weight was 291.5 and now at 252.5 with the holidays behind me. I haven't experienced any serious negative side effects at any dose, but I think part of the reason has been continuing with a low-carb high protein diet. The biggest positive was reducing my appetite, which has been a tremendous help with controlling what I eat. I actually look forward to taking it each week!"

• Mimil...
• January 7, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "My post won’t be as exciting to everyone because I am not going to discuss the weight loss. I will however, boast how it has been very effective for controlling my blood sugars. I was struggling with highs no matter what was happening and finally got control when on Ozempic. But, the shortage happened and my numbers started to climb again. Now on Mounjaro and praying you keep your word and make certain that us diabetics can get it. My numbers are looking good again. An eye Dr visit yesterday scared me because he said I have retinal bleeds that occur when blood sugars are too high. Diabetics need this medication and while I understand weight loss is important losing my eyesight because my blood sugars are out of control is vital. I pray that I am able to keep on this medication because for me it’s my health. For weight, I can walk and eat better. I am on 12.5mg and no side effects to complain about."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I take this medication for my type 2 diabetes but after 4 months it has not helped lower my blood sugar. I have lost 25 lbs but the cost is too high. It causes an extremely upset stomach for four days but I feel better in time to take another shot. I am currently on 10 mg but considering not taking it anymore."

• Rosie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I started with the 5mg, and it gave me quite a bit of gas, especially if I ate anything fried, like a chicken strip. I hated it at first, but it helped me lose 20 pounds in 2 months. In the 3rd month, I’m taking 7.5mg because the 5mg is out of stock. I still have the gassy feeling, but it’s lessening, which is good. It helps me eat a lot less, and I can’t exercise much because of cartilage loss in my knees. It does help my blood sugar levels a little more than without it."

• toohi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 20, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "Started Mounjaro due to negative diabetic blood & other chemistry results & did not want to use, restart any diabetic medications due to allergic type results with them. I am also an emotional, indiscriminate eater. I was 77 years old & extremely sedentary. BP 120/88, 213 pounds. When I started in February of 2022 at beginners dose for three months when Blood Results were first taken, A1c was at 7.5; blood sugar, 100. BP, other blood results were all within acceptable limits @ that time, even though on a negative high end. With the start of the first injection, I noticed a fullness in my 'stomach' that did not allow me try to stuff myself. Not only did it not allow me to overeat or shove the food in my mouth, I lost that desire. Food did not become the first & foremost thought in my head. What I thought about was how to manage eating. I started seriously fasting (nothing after 5-6 pm except water or unsweetened ice tea, breaking fast around 5-6 am). Currently on 5 mg, A1c 6."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 4, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I did have many side effects to this medication at first. However, more recently, I have been experiencing fewer side effects. My A1C before taking Mounjaro was above a 10, and now my A1C is 6.3. I have lost 40 lbs and have a satisfied feeling after eating a small amount of food. My side effects at the beginning were rough: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain (by my liver and pancreas), excess gas/bloating, hypoglycemia, and sour stomach. I know that this is a bit of a list, however, I feel that it is worth it in the end. I work in a hospital and have seen the outcome of having long-term effects of diabetes; it is not pretty. So, if I have to suffer a little bit to try and prevent long-term effects, then I will. The main effects that I have now, after about a year or more of treatment, are diarrhea, sour stomach, and some gas/bloating. I am currently on the 7.5mg once a week and have been good on this strength for a while."

• Geva
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I started taking 2.5 in January. It worked well to level blood sugar. I did not feel hungry at all, and I had to think about eating and drinking. When I did eat, I chose no greasy foods at all. On one occasion that I had something greasy, I had sulphuric burps. I do have to make sure to drink water, tea, and a new favorite diet tonic water with a splash of juice. I lost only five pounds, so my doctor increased the dose to 5mg. I feel full now, not to eat large meals but have had only one slight side effect, constipation, so I eat some prunes and no problem. I am losing weight slowly, and that is okay; it’s not why I took the drug. Do not eat greasy food and see how you feel."

• Angi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 21, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "My A1C is coming down, and I am not experiencing the side effects I had on metformin (which did not bring my A1C down at all). I feel so much better, having some slow weight loss, and am having a difficult time getting my prescription refilled. I have been on it since April 2023."

• delir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "What a game changer this medicine is for weight loss...unfortunately at $500/month after coupon it is just cost prohibitive. The first month my insurance did cover, and what I noticed were immediate impacts on appetite, no urge to snack, no anxiety eating, and no hunger pangs. I have about 60 pounds to lose, and lost 5.5 pounds that first month. I did not have any side effects, except once I ate something sweet I had a little nausea. Lesson: don't eat sweets :) I really wish my insurance would cover this, because I've never experienced anything like it."

• Carol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I have had no problems with the 2.5 dosage or the 5. It wasn't until I went to 7.5 that I had issues by way of digestive upset. And then for a while, I wasn't able to get my medication, so I had to start again at the 2.5 and work my way back up, which is what I'm doing now."

• ARN
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I am 72 years old and I started on Mounjaro 9 weeks ago. I started first 4 weeks at 2.5mg, then next 4 weeks at 5.0mg. My doctor has now prescribed 7.5 mg for the next 4 weeks. I started on the 7.5 mg today. I feel very good on this medication and I have had no side effects. My starting weight was 186 pounds. I am 5'8" so this was more weight that I should not be carrying around. As of this writing I weigh 177.5 pounds. My beginning A1C was 9.0, it is down to 6.9 and keeps very stable during the day. I do not feel hungry or crave anything. I feel very good and I am amazed that this medication works so well for me. I have had diabetes for more than 10 years and this is the first time that my blood glucose readings have been so much better than ever before."

• Sahara
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "My A1c is now 5.1! My hunger, which used to be constant and persistent, is no longer an issue. I feel full and don't have cravings for food. I am admittedly a 'foodie' and used food for all situations, whether good or bad. In addition to controlling my diabetes and improving my A1c, Mounjaro (5mg) is helping me better manage my hunger and caloric intake. I have lost 60+ pounds, which has significantly improved my diabetes. I have gone from morbidly obese to obese on the BMI scale, and I feel confident that I can achieve my goal to finally reach a healthy weight with Mounjaro and my new lifestyle of healthy eating. I haven't experienced any significant negative side effects other than some indigestion, but I had reflux before, so I can't say that Mounjaro is at fault solely. The injections aren't painful and are very easy to self-administer. The once-a-week schedule is convenient, so managing my type 2 diabetes is a huge success with Mounjaro so far!"

• Sheila
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I just finished my first month of Mounjaro 2.5mg. I did experience some side effects on the first-day nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea but the second day was better. After eating a small meal I experienced bad sulfur-like burps throughout the day. So I took Pepto Bismol and that worked like a charm!! So before each one of my injections, I take a dose of it the first half hour before with no problems now."

• AuNti...
• May 30, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "My a1c went from 7.4 on insulin to 6.1 on just Mounjaro. I have used it for almost a year now. Nausea the day after I take the injection is bad sometimes, but mostly I tolerate it well. I lost 22 lbs on it alone and went off it recently because of the cost of Medicare. It is a great drug and has worked well for me. I am 75 and still working full-time. I lost a total of 42 lbs but need to lose more."

• Rexsmom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "51F - Started on Christmas Day, one month at 2.5 mg, 3 weeks at 5 mg, and just took my first 7.5 mg dose and feeling the same hunger suppression as when I started in December. Down 15 pounds in two months, combined with an increase in strength training and cardio workouts coupled with targeting a net caloric intake of about 1400 per day (although I often fall short). Day two brings a mild headache, some increased tiredness, and some muscle soreness which may be exacerbated by the increased workouts - it's not intolerable in the least. Be sure to focus on getting enough protein and water intake daily, but am so pleased with the results so far. Goodbye to annoying food noise!"

• Ann
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I am now on 10 strength. I am happy to only have one injection per week instead of two per day. Any weight loss will be a bonus. I do wish it was not so difficult to find a pharmacy to fill the prescription. The availability worries me as I don't want to start the process all over again."

• P...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 10, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "In the past year, I have lost 54 lbs. My A1C is at 6.7 from 9.9. My insulin use has dropped to 20 units a day. Blood pressure has dropped as well!!! At this time, I feel like Mounjaro is saving my life."

• JMG
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "My doctor recommended Mounjaro to me. I was nervous about it because I wasn't sure if I could give myself a shot. I understand all of the possible side effects. I didn't have any side effects whatsoever. I started taking it when I was around 288. I am now down to 188 and I feel amazing! When I was heavier, I was on three different types of blood pressure medication. I'm down to just one blood pressure medication. Not only did it help me with my A1C, it also helped with my blood pressure and it helped me quit smoking as well!"

• poodah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I started on Mounjaro on Nov. 28th. As far as side effects, a mild headache the day of injection and the next day, but went away the third day. I have taken my second injection on 12/5 and so far, as of 12/7, no side effects. Weight loss is 6 lbs so far, and I'm super excited to finally use a medication that doesn't give me severe stomach issues and that lowers my blood sugar. I noticed the first week of injection my numbers going down, and now the second week they are normal. I haven't seen normal in about a year or close to normal. I have been a diabetic since 2011. Also, I have completely changed my diet and am doing a low-carb lifestyle with plenty of protein and fiber. I still have a ways to go, but I'm very optimistic."

• Terry...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 18, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "I'm a 66-year-old female and I started on Mounjaro on November 28, 2022. My A1C was 9, and in 3 months, it went down to 6. My glucose levels reduced from 196 to 99, triglycerides from 242 to 159, and LDL from 203 to 165. Additionally, I've lost a total of 72 pounds as of July 17, 2023. I would definitely recommend Mounjaro."

• nan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "It’s really helping with A1C which is in the normal range. My side effects are vomiting and heartburn and I am losing weight. I’m now on the 12.5 mg. The key is to listen to your body. It tells me when I’m full and I stop eating. That way you won’t be vomiting too much. It takes a while to figure it out. For me, the side effects aren’t worth stopping the shot."

• Dimit...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 30, 2023

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "My A1c fell from 7.2 to 5.4! I also lost 20 pounds. Yes, my appetite has decreased. Yes, I have nausea if I eat too many carbs, but this helps me keep my numbers in check. On the downside, I have an increased bout of constipation which has been somewhat hard to cope with at times. All in all, I am very pleased with this medication and will continue using it."

• Hope
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2022

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) "Dosage 2.5mg. First week had stomach problems for 2 days. Second week have stomach issues severe gas pains. This is day four. It is getting somewhat better. Needless to say I'm not going to continue on this medication. In nine days I lost one pound woop!"