Mounjaro and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 5)

• PAW...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 18, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug is very helpful for me with weight loss. After checking the side effects, I have quite a few. Constant constipation, nausea, pain, inflammation, as well as additional thyroid issues, to name a few. Now, I'm concerned about my choice in using this drug. For me, it's very easy to administer the medication."

• sir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I experienced some nausea, had severe stomach pains at times, vomiting, indigestion, and terrible sulfur burps. The appetite suppression is amazing, as I felt like a normal person not feeling hungry all the time. After my 2nd shot and even worse side effects, I told my doctor I noticed my eyes had jaundice, so he told me to stop taking it. It did lower my blood sugar levels, and I'm so disappointed my body couldn't tolerate this medication, as it would have helped me lose weight."

• Jot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "In 2023, I became concerned when I gained weight, leading to me being 202 pounds. After my first Mounjaro shot, I felt appetite suppression immediately. Two days later, I made the mistake of eating greasy, cheesy pizza, leading to nausea, and I threw it up. Try to eat nutritious and less fried food on it. Also, I experienced severe cramps and diarrhea. It was just my first week, though, and I was notified that nausea and gastrointestinal issues are common for the first 1-2 weeks. It definitely gets better as your body gets used to it. As I have taken long gaps of 10-14 days in between doses, mild gastrointestinal problems still occur, but it’s definitely more manageable than before. Overall, I am very satisfied with this medication. I am much more in control of eating and don’t binge. I also lost 12 pounds in 5 weeks!"

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on the lowest dose of Mounjaro, 2.5 ml, for 3.5 weeks. I'm averaging a loss of just over 2 lbs per week. I'm going slow on purpose. Definitely less thoughts about food and less appetite. Feel full way sooner. I usually eat pretty clean anyways but now I'm weightlifting twice weekly in addition to 30-minute walks. All about 4-5 days per week. I'm 59, so my endurance is different now. I do get nausea on and off, which doesn't bother me. Depending on how much vegetable matter I consume, my bowel movements are good. Sometimes I get a bit of diarrhea but nothing terrible. Because of my age and lack of exercise, my BMI and fat % is not as good as it should be, and I struggle with the inherited fat gene thing from my family history. I would highly recommend this product. I do not have any form of diabetes."

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Love this medication and have lost 10kg in 6 weeks with a good diet and exercise. However, the side effects can be pretty intense. 2.5mg - sulfur burps, lethargy, flatulence, weight loss, decreased appetite, nausea. 5mg - sulfur burps, flatulence, abdominal distension, nausea, weight loss, chills, fever, headaches."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Mounjaro for one month. I had abdominal pain while using it. I was fine after that but three months later I ended up with severe abdominal pain, loss of smell and taste, and severe nausea. It's been a month of side effects on the fourth month since stopping it and still sick. I was given this medication for weight loss. Read instructions. I'm not going to rate it because I should have read the instructions."

• Sun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "My A1C was 11 in December 2022. By March 2023, it went down to 7, and I lost 35 lbs. It is June 2023, my A1C is 6, and I have lost 48 lbs. I experienced some nausea and some constipation. Watching my portions and staying away from fried, fatty foods was key. I’m on the maintenance dose of 15 mg and feeling great."

• Lad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 25, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Mounjaro on September 1, 2022. My starting weight was 192 lbs, I'm 38 years old and 5'3". By February 2023, I weighed in at 135 lbs. I experience severe nausea, sour stomach, sulfur burps, and constipation on every dose I was on. I was only able to go to 5 mg, as 7.5 mg about done me in. I went back to the 5 mg. I've always been active, worked out, etc., but after a few life events, I struggled to lose 10 lbs! This was a game changer for me. It quieted the food noise, the cravings, etc. I was able to eat just a few bites of whatever meal and then done. I didn't want to eat! My nighttime snacking is gone. I didn't even like the smell of McDonald's french fries. Now, my mom tried it also, but she never had any of the horrible symptoms, and the food noise quieted a little bit. She got up to 7.5 mg but couldn't get anything in stock for the 10 mg. She didn't lose the significant weight that I did and has now switched to Ozempic due to stock issues."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Mounjaro has been wonderful in reducing my blood sugar. However, the side effects feel like sometimes they are going to be the death of me. I experience nausea, constipation, and stomach pain. But if this is how it has to be to control my sugar, I can handle it. The only real trouble I am having is being able to get it through my pharmacy as it is often out of stock due to people using it for weight loss. I think diabetics should be given the first chance to receive this medication."

• SBu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "It's easy to use, however, the side effects are horrible. I have had all of the listed side effects. Constipation, nausea, and vomiting are the worst. It feels like a rock in my gut, however, it's a little better than Ozempic, which I puked every day. So I'm sticking with the Mounjaro for now."

• Gre...
• October 15, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am 5'9", 64 years old, and female. I weighed in at a high normal body weight, but my A1C was nearly 13. My doctor tried Metformin with fast and long-acting insulin and also Januvia, and my blood sugars were horribly unstable, dropping to 45 in the middle of the night and waking up over six hundred. I also have fatty liver disease with stage four cirrhosis. I've been on Mounjaro for eight weeks and lost 24 pounds, which still leaves me at the higher end of normal body weight, but my A1C fell to 7 after a month. I am on the 5 mg but wish I had stayed at 2.5 for a while, as the side effects like bloating, indigestion, and diarrhea have started again, and I don't really need a lot of weight loss. The fact that it breaks down fat in the liver and controls my diabetes is the best thing. The worst thing is the waves of nausea, fatigue, and dizzy spells I get in the first few days after taking it, but it's still worth it."

• BTP...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "Before taking Mounjaro, my blood sugar levels were steadily at 550 or higher. I was also at a starting weight of 356 lbs. Two months later, I’m down 40 pounds and my blood sugars are normal again! I feel much better than I have in a long time, and my eating and exercise habits have been stellar. It all came with taking the shot and being motivated to change. My doctor told me that he had never seen someone improve so quickly before, and Mounjaro has helped with that tremendously. The first week or so had nausea and heartburn, but it was a small exchange for something that had increased my quality of life tenfold. If you take the steps to be better with this drug in tandem, it will change your life. I still have a full journey ahead of me, but I am looking forward to continuing my treatments!"

• Mid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Over the last 2 years, I gained 40 pounds, started with an illness, and kept going with bad dietary decisions. I always liked to work out, but this change in life was making it difficult. Glucose, A1C, triglycerides, and cholesterol all went from being considered low to being over the limit. I started taking Mounjaro 7 weeks ago along with major dietary changes. I went into this with the mindset of getting my life back. This medicine has allowed me to take back control. I’ve lost 20 pounds, gained 15% strength in the gym, and reduced my blood pressure by 20 points. For me, side effects have been mild. Slightly nauseous for a day. Nausea is worse if I overeat or eat heavy foods. Next month, I’ll see if the measurable have come down too. A1C was 5.8 previously. This medicine allows you to make the dietary decisions to improve your life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am losing weight, which is great, and my blood sugars are perfect now. I had no side effects until I went on the 7.5, and I have been nauseated most of the time. I am in my first week, so I hope it gets better."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Mounjaro for 2 months now, and within the first month, 15 lbs literally just fell off. I didn't realize I was losing weight! I was on Trulicity, and since I have gastroparesis, I was suffering horrible nausea, so of course, I had to take another pill for nausea. Since being on the Mounjaro, I rarely take a nausea pill. I also have 200 units of Botox injected into my stomach for gastroparesis. It's always been just a great combination, and I'm starting to actually feel better little by little, day by day."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 5, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "This medication helps me to lower my A1C but gave me esophagitis, nausea, and a lot of stomach discomfort. I got up all to 7.5, and after the discomfort was really bad and not knowing what was going on with me, I got an endoscopy, and esophagitis was found; my doctor decreased the doses, but at the end, even the smaller amount, 2.5, gave me the same bad side effects, and she decided to remove it totally."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost 87 pounds in 9 months. I don't take blood pressure medication anymore and am not pre-diabetic any longer. I do have problems with constipation and some minor nausea the day after taking the injection. Overall, this medication has changed my life."

• Spe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 21, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "This medicine works really well in reducing my diabetes numbers, and it has helped to reduce food noise. I have lost about 25 pounds in the last 8 months; however, I just started working out 2 months ago. The only side effect I experience is some nausea and/or constipation, which sometimes occur 24-48 hours after injection and only last for about a day or so. I sometimes take a fiber supplement if I experience constipation. This medication has helped me, and I no longer take any other medication for my diabetes, and my labs have greatly improved."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is a miracle for weight loss. I weighed 173 pounds at 5’4” at 62 years old. I lost 40 pounds in 5 months and only got to a 10mg dosage. I am weaning off down to 7.5mg now and hope to keep the weight off. I pray they don’t take me off it totally. My inflammation is much improved, keeping blood sugars lower helps my coronary artery disease, etc. I had mild nausea the first few months for two days after taking, but it was worth it to lose weight and not live all day long hungry and eating everything in sight! I didn’t know what it felt like to not be hungry until I took Mounjaro. My overall health, both mentally and physically, is improved. I have been able to work on lifestyle changes because I feel better and can make good food choices because I don’t crave sweets and carbs any longer. I hope they come up with a permanent solution that is affordable and safe for any person with metabolic disorders causing diabetes and obesity."

• Mae...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am currently taking Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes. I have had much better success controlling my ups and downs on my blood sugar (BS), and even when I had a few celebratory drinks the other day, I’ve had no low incidences of BS. My A1C was 6.6 when I started, and it has gone down steadily. I’m also impressed with my weight loss, which in 13 weeks has gone from 245 to 218, and I am 5’4.” My initial side effects were occasional nausea and constipation. I just started my 7.5 dose 5 days ago and have noticed a decrease in constipation-thankfully! I saw another review saying they had sulfur burps and that this was a medication too good to be true. I disagree. I’ve no doubt that person had a tough time, but it has worked wonderfully for me! This is why it’s important to take this with the guidance of your doctor-this may not be for everyone-but I’m extremely grateful for this medication."

• kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on 09/13/22. I am 5'7" and 52 years old. My start weight was 300 pounds, now I am down to 210 pounds. When they say nausea, they mean it. The injection is weekly, so 5 out of 7 days I would have severe nausea. You really can't eat very much, and if you eat more than 3 or 4 bites, you will suffer badly. It will seize your stomach up, feel like you need to poo, so you try to do that, and then feel like you want to be sick. It is crazy to survive on 3 or 4 bites of food a day."

• Kel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 12, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "Mounjaro worked well in the beginning. My BGL was lower, and I lost weight. After about 18 months, the control of my BGL was not as consistent. I experienced nausea and loss of appetite from the beginning, but that lessened over time. Recently, I have begun to experience severe diarrhea and belching for several days after taking a shot."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started this shot about 2 months ago. My doctor prescribed the 2.5 first. I took it on Saturday morning, so I had the weekend to see how it made me feel. By Weds, I had flu-like symptoms for the day and missed work. The nausea lasted for the first few weeks, but I've completed my box of 5 mg, and I haven't had any nausea with it. However, I do have sulfur burps when I eat too much. And I have to force myself to drink water. But I rarely eat between meals, and I am down 20 pounds. I just picked up my new prescription of 7.5 and will take my first dose Saturday. I'm in my 50s, I am 5'3" and I started at 267 pounds. I have been on metformin for years. I've had severe diarrhea on metformin and would be in the bathroom multiple times a day with watery stool. I also ate everything in sight and snacked constantly. Now I have normal bowel movements. I also do not sweat profusely as I did on metformin. I have to say this shot has changed my life, and I am happy I am on it."

• Lis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 28, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "When I weighed 212 lbs at 5’1”, I was facing breast reduction surgery, A1c was over 8, I was on Metformin and on multiple antidepressants. My doctor started me on Mounjaro at increasing doses. Now, just about 8 months later, my A1c is 6, I no longer need Metformin and I currently weigh 135 lbs…I’ve lost a whopping 77 lbs! I feel great! The side effects have been… little to no appetite, nausea for two to three days after injection, constipation… all easily managed. Mounjaro has changed my life, and I would do it all over again!"

• so...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "Very pleased. In 3 months, my A1C dropped from 8.2 to 7.1. Triglycerides dropped from 250 to 92. 8 lbs weight loss. From 162 lbs to 154 lbs. I have been highly insulin-resistant. Finally, something is working, and I'm only on a 5 mg dose. Side effects: Mild nausea, I no longer have metformin-induced diarrhea, nausea, and burping for a couple of days after the weekly injection. I hope I can ditch my long-acting insulin (52 u daily), metformin (2000 mg daily), and maybe the Jardiance (25 mg daily) and just do Mounjaro. It may be the only drug that really helps insulin resistance, triglycerides, and weight."