Tirzepatide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2025

"I have just started on the 2.5 mg dose. This is the end of my second week. I’m not experiencing any side effects except belching. I’m really looking forward to my weight loss and feel confident that with some walking daily and use of light weights I will reach my goal. I’m not overdoing the exercise, as when I do, I regrettably always quit. I’m paying for this out of pocket, so this is also a great motivator for me (get my money’s worth!) Using the injection is no problem, and I’m also looking forward to no more snoring (sleep apnea), which is a bonus as I didn’t know about that until I started taking it. This will please my husband! I’m purchasing it through Eli Lilly and my dr. sends them my script, I pay them monthly, and they send it to me via mail. I’m hoping Medicare may cover this in the future, as it’s been in the news it will if you have sleep apnea."

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

"Zepbound was effective within the first week. I experienced a significant decrease in hunger and decreased interest in food. I also found that I could not always finish a meal serving in one sitting. Initially, I had minor issues in bowel habits (constipation and diarrhea). Both symptoms are minor and managed with adequate hydration and fiber-rich foods. More disconcerting have been the “egg burps” caused by bacterial action on sulfur-rich foods in a slowed GI system. I have selected less sulfur-rich foods and make a concerted effort to drink more water during a day or two following the weekly injection. This side effect seems to have moderated, perhaps as I am into the second month of my current dosage and third month on Zepbound and/or temporarily minimizing sulfurous food intake in a short period following injection. I also track my food intake and assure I am eating an adequate level of protein. I have lost 15 pounds in 10 weeks. I am 77 and a woman."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2025

"I had my first injection 4 days ago. I weighed in at 215. I have already seen a significant change in my desire to eat. I don't even consider eating until late afternoon now, while before, all I could think about was food and snacks. I work at a desk 8 hrs a day and have little opportunity to move. I also work in the medical field and have done extensive research. I am not one to try the latest trend or take medications. I had reservations about this journey, but I just felt like I needed to pop in and say I feel great with no side effects thus far, my mind feels better, and I have already lost some weight. I was educated by my Dr that I would not see immediate results, but I have!! He asked me to be patient with it, and I thought that this drug didn't sound promising. Others may not have experienced this, but I have!"

• she...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2024

"I have been on Zepbound for two months and have lost only 9 pounds. I don't eat breakfast because I am not hungry, this has been a lifelong habit of mine. I am hungry at noon and eat more than I should. I have found that I am eating too fast, which is causing me to not have the weight loss that I would have if I ate slower. I have noticed that when I eat slower, I stop eating when I am halfway done with my meal. Hopefully, I can break a lifelong habit of eating fast. I have no side effects from the drug or overeating."

• 1li...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 14, 2024

"I just wanted to give an update on my success on Mounjaro. I've been on it for 18 months. I continue to lose weight slowly. No problem with the shot. I've lost a total of 118 pounds. I went from a size 22 to a size 2. I do Weight Watchers app online for the accountability. And walk 5-8 miles a day. My doctor thinks I should be her spokesperson in her office for the new patients going on it to give them motivation. But can't with HIPAA. I'm okay with her giving them my name and everything, but she can't. It's funny when I'm out in public and people are not sure if it's me or not. But it sure makes me feel good. I just know when people do ask how I've lost weight, and I tell them. I say with diet, exercise, and I have diabetes. I also take Mounjaro, but it's not a miracle drug."

• Ser...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 22, 2025

"In the beginning, I weighed 340 lb and was a heavy drinker with lots of beer. When I started Mounjaro, I was a little bit skeptical and nervous about the side effects and results. My work is primarily sitting in a chair behind a computer and interacting through Teams with coworkers. I noticed a huge change after 1 year, now that I lost almost 110 lb and am feeling extremely motivated to do every energy activity around the house, going out more frequently outdoors or just to the city! It's been a life change for me, and I would strongly recommend this product to anyone, with, of course, the guidance of a doctor!"

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2023

"I feel amazing on Mounjaro. I feel as though my body is “back in tune,” and the weight comes off steadily. I’m just never hungry, but I do eat. It doesn’t take much for me to feel full once I do eat. 23 pounds lighter and 10 more to go."

• MTO...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2023

"This medication has been a huge blessing in my life. Started at the lowest dose in August of 2022. Increased each month to the highest dose and have stayed there for 3 months now. It's May of 2023, and I have lost 80 pounds! I was pre-diabetic, depressed, and hopeless. I've had a bit of stomach upset, diarrhea, heartburn, gas... nothing terrible. But I feel so much better. My joints don't hurt hardly at all, I have more confidence to go places and talk to people and do stuff outside, and I even sleep better. I was looking into bariatric surgery before I found Mounjaro. I'm so glad I didn't have to do that."

• Pau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 27, 2023

"I seem to have experienced almost every side effect except coma, and if I hadn't stopped taking the drug, I'm certain that my severe jaundice would have put me in a coma. I did lose a significant amount of weight but almost died in the process, and my tachycardia is still presenting..."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2024

"I started at the beginning of May 2024 at a weight of 236. My doctor recently retired, and I was seeing his PA, and he started me on Zepbound 2.5 for a month. I had lost several pounds and moved to 5.0 mg, which I am still on, today is September 17. The PA and I agreed that this dose seems to be working well for me - today, I am 186 pounds! This medication is amazing! I have had no side effects at all."

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2025

"I started in October and am now on 10 mg. I have lost 106 lbs. I feel better than I have in years. I’m 69 and will be 70 in August. I do more, I get out more, I’m involved again. I have 60 more to go. I’m not saying it’s been a bed of roses, but the good outweighs the bad days 95%. Also, in the beginning, I would give myself the injection at night and then take something for nausea my doctor prescribed and no longer felt nauseous. Good luck, everyone, to a longer and better life."

• ROZ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2024

"I have been on Mounjaro for 7 weeks now and have lost 1 and a half stone. I was always tired, and my feet and back were killing me due to being overweight. Since taking this drug, I have only experienced feeling cold and the odd headache here and there. The positive side to taking Mounjaro is I no longer have menopausal hot sweats at night and can jog up my stairs without breathlessness, constant food cravings are gone, and I feel genuinely happier. I drink plenty of water as recommended, as this seems to help with weight loss. Overall, Mounjaro has changed my life for the better."

• Daw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2024

"Started Zepbound 2.5 mg just 3 days ago. For the first time in my LIFE, I am eating to nourish my body, and not to satisfy hunger or cravings! Super excited to see how the weight will drop with new habits. Downside, I wasted a pen the very first time I injected because I didn't remove the grey closure. My fault for not thoroughly following the instructions but total bummer because the cost of this med is not cheap and the pharmacy says they can't fill an Rx for just one pen. It would be nice if the manufacturer of the drug would allow a single pen to be purchased for a lesser cost."

• Wis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 8, 2025

"I started on Zepbound on May 24. To date, I lost 36 pounds. I have 10 more to go, but I am going to have to stop taking it. Right from the first shot I took, I had right eye pain on and off. Now with the higher doses of 10, 12.5, and 15 mg, it is happening more, and I also break out in a rash/hives at the injection site, starting with dose 10 mg. I tried Benadryl 30 minutes before the shot and icing that site for 10 minutes after the injection, but that does not help. That area will itch for 3 days and leave a red mark on my skin. I used to be on Wegovy and never had that issue, but did have more stomach/diarrhea with Wegovy. Zepbound is the better one, but unfortunately, I can't take it."

• Mas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 27, 2025

"Before I started Mounjaro in December 2024, I was miserable and very unhappy at 210 pounds. All my blood tests were negative, and my diabetes was on the border. After I kept going to the injections at the beginning, I ate and didn’t lose much, but after I moved to 7.5, I lost 60 pounds without any problems. I just don’t want to eat large portions. The happiest I have ever been. This was the best thing for me after trying everything for many years and failing. As a result of my blood tests, I have diabetes and my A1C is normal. Right now, I will stay on this for another year."

• CJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2025

"I started 3 months ago with the 2 ml, then 5, and now 7.5. I have been nauseous every single day for those 3 months. I have been constipated almost every week. I finally am able to go. I noticed that after the injection, I vomit every time the next day. I am 5'7 and weighed 233. I am now 209. The nausea is sometimes unbearable. I feel like not taking this medicine. Everyone's body is different."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2025

"I am so happy with Zepbound! I have lost 20 pounds in 3 months after 25 years of trying every diet, gimmick, supplement known to man, and nothing worked except this! My frustration and disappointment come from the insurance company that won't pay for it. I have been paying out of pocket, I get vials and do my own injections to save money. Now I need to go up in dose, and my new insurance turned me down even though I meet all the criteria. I did an appeal, and they came up with another reason to turn me down. I'm on my second appeal, and it's not looking good, so I guess I just have to blow up to 300 lbs and get diabetes and have a heart attack, which all runs in my family, before they will have to pay for it. The system is rigged! I have not had any side effects or problems with this medication."

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

"I started this medication in August 2024, and I have lost 35 lbs as of the beginning of November. I am very satisfied with this medication. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and being able to lose this weight has definitely helped my joint pain. I have tried other medications along with diet and exercise, and none have been as successful as Zepbound. I have been lucky that I have not had any side effects with this medication. I only have 15 more lbs to go. I would recommend this medication to anyone that has had trouble losing weight with other regimens."

• Tia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2025

"I've started Mounjaro 12 weeks ago, and I have lost a total of 14 kg only on 2.5 mg. I've had absolutely no side effects, on the contrary, I feel quite energetic since I started using it. My starting weight was 120 kg, so I have a long way to go still. I have now passed on to the 5 mg dose and hoping to continue losing 5 kg monthly on average until I reach my desired weight."

• dil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2025

"I have been taking Zepbound for 4 weeks. I have lost 20 pounds. I am not hungry, no side effects, more energy, and I sleep so much better. I am on 2.5. I love this drug. I did not want to believe the good reviews or the bad ones, I just needed to know for myself, and now I do. It is great. Take a chance, you will see it really works."

• Tpo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2024

"50-year-old female with 100 lbs to lose and PCOS. Been on Zepbound for 6 weeks (just took 7th shot). Minimal side effects. Occasional nausea, headaches, and sore muscles, usually the day after injection, but they go away by the next day. Taking the 5 mg dose right now. I have been getting large injection site rashes with itching, burning, and swelling with the last 3 doses. The swelling and itching go down after 3-4 days, but the red spots are still visible from all 3 of the previous doses. I didn't get this with the 2.5mg dose at all. Hoping it was just this last box of the medicine and the next will be better. I have only lost 5 lbs in the 6 weeks I have been on it, which has been very disappointing. It has lowered my blood pressure though. It was on the high side of normal before, now it's perfect. Really hoping that going up to the 7.5mg dose will start having better results for me as I have got a long way to go, and hopefully the skin reactions won't get worse."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2025

"Fortunately, I did not experience any side effects until I got to 10 mg. I began having a reaction at the injection site and suffered a little blurred vision occasionally. I am now on my first week of 12.5 mg and find that 3 days after taking the injection, I am having pains (like muscle strain or a trapped nerve) in various and multiple places. This has been the case for 4 days now, so I am a bit dubious about taking my second injection tomorrow. However, I have lost 3 stone over 17 weeks, so for me, positive outweighs the negative as I was morbidly obese. Any thoughts on these pains I am having, please?"

• Dor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 31, 2023

"Mounjaro has been a lifesaver for me. I am fortunate enough to not have many side effects. In the beginning, I would get gas and stomach cramping, but I have learned what foods seem to cause that and now avoid them. It is so nice to be able to get through the day with my brain not constantly telling me to eat."

• Bor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2025

"I’m almost 46. I have been struggling with weight loss all my life, joined food addiction programs, and tried other diets, and nothing worked. I lost some but gained it right back. I started at 220, but in numbers, I was not diabetic, so my insurance wouldn’t cover weight loss medication. My doctor worked with me for months and kept trying until it was finally approved. I did manage to get down to 186 pounds before starting on Zepbound. I have lost an additional 22 lb in 2.5 months! I’m at 164 now, and I haven’t been here in years. I can relate to many of the comments here. I don’t think about food, no cravings. I feel satisfied. I have been doing one meal a day, and I feel great. I don’t feel anxious, deprived, or hungry. I don’t worry about what I’m going to eat next. I don’t catch myself always snacking. It’s changed my brain in a way that I’m at peace. Just started on a 7.5 gm, and I did have some nausea just the very first day, but no other side effects."

• Bob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 23, 2025

"I’ve been taking Zepbound for 9 months and have lost approximately 25% of my original body weight, 267 lbs down to 200 lbs. I’m a 76-year-old white male with peripheral neuropathy. One noticeable side effect that I have experienced is loss of taste, which makes it hard to enjoy food. I have reached my original goal. Another benefit I have experienced is that I can sleep without using my CPAP."