Mounjaro for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 2)

• Ang
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2023

"This is my 2nd post, I am on 7.5 mg of Mounjaro and I have loved every moment of this journey. I was 243 lbs and lost 49 lbs so far since October 2022. I also eat a healthy diet and exercise. Stay hydrated because my side effect is dry mouth and constipation. I did however find out that if you eat carbs, sugar, or fried food you will get nauseous and possibly throw up. Lesson learned. Stick to protein and vegetables and fruit. I need to lose 34 more lbs to be at my ideal weight. I am still excited to be on this journey."

• Alve
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2022

"I don’t have diabetes. I may have insulin resistance. I’m taking this for weight loss. BMI 48. Took first dose, a sample dose, five days ago. I didn’t even feel the needle. Within a day of the injection I started having pain in my low back, in the tailbone area, squeezing muscle pain when standing or walking. The pain goes away after a few minutes of sitting or lying down. (I had similar pain when taking Belviq. I don’t normally have back pain.) Also have some intermittent mild itching at wrists, ankles. I still think about food all the time but I’m not actually interested in eating it. Someone brought me a quarter pounder sandwich for supper. I had to cut it in half and then I shared my half with the cat. There’s cake in the refrigerator and I haven’t touched it. I’m hungriest in the mid-morning now and today had 1 low carb tortilla, one link turkey sausage, a slice of cheese, cilantro, and a bowl of watermelon."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2023

"I tried Ozempic for 9 weeks and thought I was going to die, so they switched me to Mounjaro. The 1st 2 weeks were okay, I just didn't have an appetite, but week 3 hit me just like ozempic did. Total exhaustion, I've lost 5 lbs in little over 3 days, I have side effects of sulphur burps, dehydrated, constant nausea, falling to sleep at all times, all night vomiting and diarrhea. I feel bruised from head to toe and blurred vision. I'm telling people this for a warning. Read the reviews. People are constantly going to the ER because of these medications. I'm flustered because I found something that worked for my diabetes, but it is really bad for me. Since starting Ozempic up to now I've lost almost 30lbs... might sound great but not when you can't function."

• Helga
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2023

"I know this med doesn't work for everyone and some people have some pretty horrific side effects. Luckily, I am one of those people who it DOES work for. In 4 months, went from A1C of 7.5 to 5.0. All of my other regular labs are in normal range. Going off atorvastatin (10mg for cholesterol) and lisinopril (10mg for high blood pressure) soon. Also, lost 45 lbs. Only side effect worth mentioning is constipation, but I think I finally have a handle on that (with magnesium supplement). Started on 2.5mg for 8 shots, 5.0mg the rest of the time. My biggest problem is supply issues. I have a prescription for 7.5mg but haven't been able to find any yet. Shortage is supposedly ending, so hopefully that will be resoved soon."

• blown...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2023

"I began my journey 08/23/22. As of 01/17/23 I am down 55lbs. I have had no issues. I truly have little to no desire to eat. I have to force myself to eat. My blood sugar is now normal to the low end. I really hope that insurance will kick in before the coupon is no longer effective. I am stunned by how well this has worked. I have tried other meds and nothing has come close. I am 11 lbs from my goal weight. I think I and going to have to readjust my goal. Yay!"

• SDGirl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2022

"I was prescribed the 2.5 dosage as a trial by my endocrinologist for pre-diabetic and weight loss on 9/15/22. I felt fine the first day, shot was given in the morning but the next day I actually forgot to eat lunch. That is not normal for me. I wasn’t hungry. The third and fourth day I had horrible sulphur burps, nausea, fatigue. On the fourth day I took two naps which is not normal for me. I thought my symptoms were getting worse but then the fifth and sixth day I felt great. I am fearful to take the next injection this week as I don’t want a repeat of the less than desirable side effects. It really wrecked my weekend. On the up side, I lost a couple of pounds the first week. That’s exciting but at what cost?"

• Jim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2022

"Started at the 2.5 level and lost some weight. (15 lbs.) Sugars are down as well. Greasy foods are not recommended. Went to the 5.0 level and everything dairy went bad...sours on the stomach badly, and quickly. Ate too much one night and got very ill, vomiting and diarrhea all night along with serious gas from both ends! I don't like that I can't have my diary, even tried Lactaid to no avail. Also, there seems to be a metallic taste in my mouth most of the time."

• kim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2022

"I started out of the 5mg and was deathly ill from it for about a week with severe diarrhea and belching that was so awful it made me want to vomit. I lost 9 pounds and my sugars are going down and staying where they are supposed to be. I called my doctor and she switched me down to the 2.5mg better just one day of illness. Started back on the 5mg and I still feel horrible for 24 hours after day 2 of the shot. But sugars are awesome and I'm hoping this too will pass"

• Sharon...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 12, 2024

"I’ve been taking Mounjaro for about 14 months. I’ve lost 80 pounds (didn’t realize how heavy/fat I was!). I feel better than I have in years. My A1C initially went down to 4.5. My doctor was concerned - too low. So he took me off all insulin - wow. I’ve been Type 2 for over 10 years. My latest A1C was 5.9. So my diabetes is in excellent control. I can now walk with my hubby. The weight loss helped with this. I feel so great every day! Thank you Mounjaro!"

• Verna
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 20, 2024

"It upsets me that as a diabetic, I have a hard time getting my medication due to the shortage of Mounjaro. People using it for weight loss are putting diabetics in danger of high blood sugar because of the shortage."

• PP60
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2022

"Horrible experience taking this drug. I do not recommend taking this medication unless you want to die. I started taking 2.5 mg 6 days ago. Day 2 and 3 had no appetite and ate very little because the thought of food made me sick.Day 4 and 5 developed nausea, severe abdominal pain and indigestion unrelieved by antacids.I also have lost five 1bs because I am unable to eat or drink anything. I do not have any energy or feel like doing anything. Day 6 and I still feel sick. My fasting Blood sugar this morning was 224 even though I am not eating or drinking hardly anything at all. It is noon and I haven’t eaten anything because I’m afraid I will throw up. My heart rate is 120 and normally runs in the eighties. My doctor is out of the office this week for holidays. Just hoping and praying I don’t wind up in the emergency room. I will never inject this toxic stuff into my body again. I also read that it can cause thyroid cancer."

• Grate...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 5, 2024

"The drug alone is not the end-all-be-all; it takes lifestyle changes as well. The medicine helps curb my appetite and lowers my glucose by slowing down digestion, but making better eating choices, having smaller portions, etc., are just as important. Mounjaro has definitely had a positive impact, but there are some side effects. If you eat too much, you are going to feel it later and it's miserable. The medicine is almost like a coach to help show you the door; you have to walk through the door and make the lifestyle changes on your own."

• I...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 15, 2024

"I have been on Mounjaro since March 2023, it is now February 2024. When my doctor suggested Mounjaro to me, I was at a point in my life where I didn't think it could get much worse. My A1C was off the charts, I was severely obese at 280 pounds, and I was scheduling my 6th surgery in 7 months! Now, almost a year later, my diabetes is gone! I am 100 pounds down to 180 and no more surgeries in my foreseeable future! Game changer!"

• Happy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2023

"I’m a 2 type diabetes I have been on mounjaro since 10/10/22 I have lost 56lbs and I haven’t had any major side effects. I have been eating healthy and exercising 1 hr at day so it has helped me with weight and my blood sugar."

• RckyM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2023

"My doctor recommended Mounjaro, I objected because of previous experience with side effects from Byetta, Victoza, Trulicity. He said the side effects were mild. I agreed to try 2.5, that was a horrible decision! My heart rate elevated, pulse, blood pressure increased, couldn’t eat, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of sense of balance. When to doctor 2 days later & I was so dehydrated I required 2 1/2 bags of IV solution to help me drive home. I can’t remember ever being so sick. I will never take again or recommend to anyone!"

• Elisa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2023

"I have been on Mounjaro for 9 weeks. I had to jump from 5 to 10 mg last week due to shortage issues. I am having several problems with severe bloating, constipation, headache, and stomach pain. I have severe gas that keeps me up most of the night and can be a sign of impending intermittent diarrhea at times. I am always full and started pushing myself to eat as I can go all day with nothing. Now I have small welts and itching at injection sites. Total weight loss “0”. My blood sugar is higher especially in the morning. This drug is horrible and I won’t put my body through it anymore. I can lose weight easier and healthier than this since it ruined my Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. I was so excited to try it and have hope. I’m thankful for all those who are benefiting from it. Good luck to all. It just wasn’t for me."

• kto
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2022

"I started Mounjaro 7 weeks ago. The first shot made me so nauseous and have such bad abdominal pain that lasted for 12 hours I almost went to the ER. Told my doctor about my experience and she gave me zofran and told me to continue dieting. Fast forward to this weekend- took my shot on Friday morning then spent all day Saturday and Sunday projectile vomiting (it literally ended up about 7 feet from where I was standing), uncontrollable diarrhea, disgusting sulfur burps, horrible heartburn, and dizziness. Finally decided to go to the ER and got treated for dehydration. They told me to follow up with my primary doctor to talk about the best way to continue the medication. After this experience I am NEVER taking this drug again. While I've lose 25lbs in the past 7 weeks I believe its mostly because I've been afraid to eat anything. I will continue to eat healthy and cut carbs and sugars but I won't be taking Mounjaro again."

• Dee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2022

"As of today 9/5/2022, I have been on Mounjaro for 5 weeks. I have experienced upset stomach, nausea, weakness, tiredness. I am on 2.5 mg. Hoping symptoms start to disappear. I am a Type 2 diabetic, and the pills didn't seem to help. I am in my 60s so was wondering if that mattered. I'm not sure. I would like to continue the Mounjaro, but if side effects persist, I may have to try other options."

• miracle
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2023

"I started at 373 pounds type 2 diabetic. My blood sugar was under control I was taking metformin for about a year. My A1c was around a 6. In 2 months time I've lost 65 pounds. I started with the 2.5mg, no side effects, moved to a 5mg had the suffer burps that folks are eluding too but nothing else. I went to the 7.5mg then moved to the 10mg. From about 5mg on I had to make myself eat and like others I started eating right. My energy levels are up. No vomiting or liver failure, thank God. I'm now currently on the 12.5mg. Other than no appetite no I seemed to have dodged the side effects. I'd recommend this to anyone it has done wonders for me."

• JavaL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2022

"I had previously been on Trulicity, and the doctor switched me to Mounjaro since I have so much extra weight on me. He started me on the 5mg pen since I had already been on Trulicity. I lost minimal weight on Trulicity. Some, but not enough to say it's awesome. The only side effect I've had on Mounjaro is occasional constipation/reflux, which is manageable. Maybe it is because I got past/thru all the nasty side effects while on Trulicity, and that minimized the effects of Mounjaro? I feel bad for all those that have had adverse effects on Moujarno. I have lost about 10 pounds so far in just over 2 weeks, and I can tell a HUGE difference in my appetite. I mean HUGE. I'm not hungry like I used to be. In fact, this drug curbs my appetite SO much, that I have to force myself eat sometimes, and in having to do that, it makes me instinctively want to eat more healthy food. This drug has helped with weight loss, and I am excited to see how much I will lose and get my A1C down."

• Lynn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2022

"Been on Mounjaro for 5 weeks for weight loss. Started with 2.5 the first month now on 5 mg. Lost 20 lbs so far. Been on 5 mg for 5 days now and extremely fatigued and weak however I’m not going to complain because I’m not hungry at all. Have no desire for food since being on 5 mg. You have to make yourself eat and drink because you feel full constantly. Mouth is very dry so drinking water regularly is a must. Highly recommend for weight loss. Hopefully the fatigue will go away once I’m into the second week of the 5 mg and my body adjusts."

• Jcal
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2022

"I just took my fourth infection and I couldn’t be more excited ! I’ve lost 10 pounds in three weeks , my appetite is controlled , I feel like I’ve finally got some hope to get my health where it needs to be . My morning fasting glucose is close to 100 ( always near 140) no more crazy spikes hitting 200-300 . I do get very tired day of each shot . The first three days or so of my first injection I was so ill ( sick stomach ) I got some zofran and that helped tremendously) so I’ll expect to need that each dose increase . Looking very forward to 5 mg next week :) ins won’t pay for it yet even though I’m type 2 , but I’ve got a coupon for it and paid $25 a month . Thank God or I couldn’t get it , hopefully soon it will be covered ."

• Unbel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2024

"Hello world! I am a 58-year-old female. Type two diabetic. On September 27, 2023, I was taking 2 long-acting and 3 fast-acting insulin injections every single day. I was 5’4” and weighed a whopping 250 lbs! I started on 2.5 Mounjaro that very night. I did not experience side effects other than constipation. One month later I was down 25 lbs. I stayed on 2.5 the second month as well and lost another 20 pounds. Yes, I lost 45 lbs in two months! I was blown away! Today is April 27, 2024, and I’ve lost a total of 70 lbs. While the weight loss has slowed down, I am still losing. Things I’ve noticed are - I’m never tired. I’m always busy doing something and always have lots of energy! I’m never hungry. I feel better all the way around, even mentally! I don’t know the future effects of these meds, - and I do worry about the long-term effects; but then I ask myself, was pumping all that insulin into my body safe? Was taking metformin safe? Thank you, Mounjaro - you saved me!"

• Skinny...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2023

"In November 2022, my ACI was 7.4% and I weighed 258 pounds at 67 years old. The wake-up call was when I renewed my life insurance, big jump in premium due to the AC1 and weight. I was now tagged as a Type 2 Diabetic. I was referred to an Endocrinologist who did extensive blood work. It was agreed to go on Mounjaro 2.5 mg. The first week I suffered some side effects such as nausea, constipation, and acid burps. Within 10 days, the symptoms subsided due to stool softeners, lots of fruit (berries), and Nexium. The first month I dropped 10 pounds with no dieting, just was not hungry at all. I had no cravings especially for sweets like cookies, donuts, and candy-all things that i used to eat. Fast forward March 2023, I am down to 217 pounds and 20 more to go. I am now on Mounjaro 10mg, it a bit strong, but the results are fantastic. My AC1 is now 5.6% which is fantastic. The bad news is nothing fits, all new suits for the spring ."

• WE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2022

"Went to the doctor and asked for something to help lose weight. He prescribed this medication. Day 1 and 2... nothing. Day 3 woke up with horrible heartburn and sour sulfur burps and facts and was constipated. By day 3 evening I no longer had constipation but just the opposite...diarrhea! And not just any kind it was like yellow water and very acidic. It hurt! Had horrible gas and belching all day Saturday and Sunday couldn't hardly leave the bathroom to go buy immodium. Immodium helped with that but the gas is now trapped and my stomach hurts badly and I am full of gas with bad heartburn and belching. I saw a correlation between fatty foods and severe side effects of this product. But unless you're a vegan, you eat fat and that's a major problem with this product. It is now Monday night and I cannot seem to get my work done I hurt so badly. I will never take this product again and I cannot in good conscience recommend it with all the terrible side effects. Shame on Mounjoro!"