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

• Lesso...
• November 18, 2022

"I saw this medication on TikTok & decided to try it. Started on 2.5mg on 9/23/22 at 204 pounds. Had some chills & started feeling a little off, light headed, metallic taste in mouth, major loss of appetite, increased anxiety. Continued through the 2.5mg then moved up to 5.0mg. On my 4th injection of 5.0mg my life flipped upside down. This medication caused me some serious side effects, syncope, dehydration, electrolytes to be out of sync, chest pain & one heck of panic attack while at work I had to be rushed to ER. Very scary & thankful I was not driving when it happened. I've stopped the medication immediately. I want to feel normal again. Down to 190 pounds now not worth the risk."

• 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."

• Rodney
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2024

"Wonderful. No side effects. Have appetite suppression, which is good for weight loss. However, I do not feel I am starving at all. Have lost 6.8 lbs. in the first two weeks. Taking 2.5 mg. Walking 45 minutes on treadmill early each day and do not really have the desire to eat junk food. Eat well, especially breakfast which was the same I had been doing, but the same after I had heart surgery last year. I am increasing to 5mg. after this week and I will see how it goes. No side effects at all as far as I can tell."

• tiffy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2024

"My own personal experience on Mounjaro was the best choice I made. Ozempic does have too many side effects, as I tried and stopped. So I asked the doctor for Mounjaro, the four pens are easy, and I have had absolutely no side effects. Just, it does make you not hungry, but you have to eat. I get full fast. I feel great also. I am started on the first low dose. And in a week, I noticed a change in appetite. I don't crave sweets or beef. But I do follow a strict diet for cholesterol and diabetes. But I'm no longer binge eating either."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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?"

• 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"

• 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."

• Jackand...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2024

"I started the meds on Saturday morning. By Sunday morning, I began getting gas build-up in my stomach. I woke up Monday morning with a swollen stomach from gas and my chest started hurting like SEVERE heartburn. I'm so afraid to eat more than a little at a time. This did not sit well with my system."

• 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!"

• kathl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2024

"I started with the lowest dose for Type 2 diabetes. My A1C was 7.5. I immediately noticed I just wasn't hungry. Otherwise, no side effects. I have been on 15mg for several months now, except when I have to get a lower dose due to non-availability of the drug in my area. My A1C is now down to 5.6, and I have lost 87 lbs. I started at 325 lbs. I have some constipation, but it is manageable. I had noticed increased muscle weakness in my thighs, and I could barely walk without fear of falling. My doctor thought it was a lack of protein. After several days of high protein drinks, I felt much better. After a few weeks, I was back to normal. This is a great drug. I just wish it were more readily available."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 54...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 9, 2024

"Mounjaro has been a life changer for me. I currently take 12.5 mg and have been on it for about two years. I have lost 141 lbs and I now weigh 115 lbs, size 22 to size 0-2. I was able to get off all other diabetes medications. I have severe insomnia on the night I take my shot whether I take it at night or in the morning. I take my shot in my thigh because my side effects are less when I inject it there. I steer away from carbs and sugar to avoid causing stomach issues. I do get tired the first few days after my shot but it could be because I don’t sleep well the night I take my injection."