Mounjaro and Burping: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "My doctor put me on Mounjaro to help control my newly diagnosed type two diabetes and A1c levels. I am overweight starting around 280 pounds when I began taking the medication. I’ve only been on the medication for two weeks and not due for my first round of blood tests for another month. Already in the short amount of time, I have lost 6 pounds. With the starting dose, I am having several of the side effects most commonly associated with this medication, to include belching, reflux, extreme feeling of fullness, flatulence, and the total lack of appetite. From what I read, the side effects should subside, and I’m glad I did research prior to going on this medication to fully understand how my body may react. I would not consider discontinuing the medication even though the early side effects are annoying, but I’m hoping that as time goes on, it will get better. I am most pleasantly surprised by the rapid weight loss."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve lost about a pound per week, starting with the smallest dose and leveling up every month. I started at 187 pounds and am down to 172. Side effects: constipation, belching, and fatigue (probably due to not eating enough). I like the pens and got over my fear of the needle. Sometimes it leaves a red welt in my tummy, but not usually. The worst part about it is the cost. My insurance doesn’t cover it, even though I was obese, had pre-diabetes, and sleep apnea (which I didn’t have when I was thinner). Imagine how many health issues could be solved if people could use this to lose weight."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Cjl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was started on Mounjaro at the end of Jan 2023. My A1C was 10, and I am 41, about 5 ft 9 in. I weighed about 350 lbs. I had no energy, had sleep apnea, hurt all the time, and could not even walk without running out of breath. I was miserable. Finally, I talked to my doctor, and she decided to try me on this. After a little struggle getting insurance to cover it and get the med in stock at my pharmacy, I got going on this new journey. About 2 months in, I started having major diarrhea and vomiting. Had to take a break for a week and then started doing my injections in my thighs instead of my belly, and that has made it a lot more bearable. I do still get diarrhea and sulfur burps for 3, sometimes 4 days after my shot, but nothing major. Now my A1C is 6, my blood glucose averages 75, and I am weighing in at 270 lbs. I can walk now without running out of breath and without being in major pain. I have made other changes, such as watching what I eat, stopping drinking soda, and started trying to walk."

• 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."

• N R...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have started with 2.5 mg dose once every week on 16th April 2024. They gave me 4 rounds of this dose. Then they started with 5 mg dose once every week. Initially, I was feeling nausea, diarrhea, sour burps, and dizziness, and gradually it decreased. When I started to take 5 mg, the same symptoms, apart from diarrhea. This time I had severe constipation on the 3rd day of the 5 mg dose, but I took some home remedy and laxative medicine. Still experiencing constipation. But the good thing is my appetite has reduced significantly, I am eating like a 5 to 10-year-old child. Feeling energetic, I lost around 6 kg in weight. Sugar level is under control, reduced Humalog dose."

• 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."

• 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."

• Bia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have only been on this for one week for Rank 18 on December 20, 2022, Diabetes, Type 2 (DMII). I have only gotten sulfur burps and gas. GasX has made that go away. I am overweight, so we will see if this also happens for that. I hope that this doesn't go out of stock like some of the others for people who are not extremely overweight and taking it to lose a few pounds. Some of those may experience bad side effects because this is a diabetic medication, not a weight loss miracle. The weight may partially come back once they are off of it. Those of us who need this medication to survive have to take it the rest of our lives. I do notice that if I overeat, I get an upset stomach. I am pretty sure this is how the medication is supposed to work."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Mounjaro over a month ago. I started with 2.5 and just took my first dose of 5. The first day I experienced muscle pain, as if I had worked out the entire day before. Total body, especially biceps, calves, quads, etc. The only other side effect I have experienced is belching. Other than that, I see no change."

• TIN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am two injections in, third one tomorrow. I have occasional nausea during sleep, but only if I ate more than I should or if I ate something sugary (still learning the ins and outs), lots of burping, and a decreased appetite. Have lost 7 lbs so far, and my blood sugar has been much easier to control."

• Fat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am nearing the end of my 3rd week with Mounjaro 2.5 mg. The side effects in the first week were awful: heartburn, sulfur burps, nausea, and slight headache. These side effects lessened by the 5th day. The second week was a little better. The side effects were somewhat better and only lasted for 4-5 days. Fatigue crept in the second week. Now I am on Day 5 of my third week. The main side effects now are acid reflux, slight nausea, and extreme weakness and tiredness. My appetite is really suppressed on Mounjaro. I don’t get hungry at all. So far I have lost 13 lbs in 19 days. The weight loss is great, but the fatigue and weakness are really bad. I am a 63 y/o male, type 2 diabetic for 25 years, currently 252 lbs. This medicine is not for everyone, and I don’t think I will be taking another Mounjaro injection."

• dJg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Began in March 2023. I have very little appetite and eat but experience lots of shakiness. At first, it caused severe belching and indigestion, especially in my upper mid/right back, but it has gone away, shakiness has increased. I still feel fatigued, hoping that will go away!"

• Mir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 17, 2024

"As a T1 diabetic, with insulin resistance, this has been a miracle for me. My long-acting went from 120u to 64, and my short from 35 to 10-20 with meals. The overall physical relief has been life-changing. That said, I first had diarrhea and nausea. This was mostly day 1-3, and passed after the first couple of months. The gas, bloating, and belching are insane-Gas-X helps. Also, day one I had a metallic taste and bone-chilling cold. After almost 2 years of use, the worst side effect is constipation and gas. The biggest problem is availability. I've spent the last 8 months mostly unable to locate my 15 mg dosage-every single month, literally 6-8 hours on the phone trying to find anything. Driving as far as 100 miles from home. One month having to get 2 boxes of 5, which I had to pay retail for box 2. Several times being unable to locate more than 7.5. Pharmacies refusing to sell it to new patients. It's been an absolute nightmare for me."

• mas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Lost weight in the first few weeks. Some issues with belching and diarrhea for the first several weeks, which declined over time. But then, after approximately 6 weeks, no weight loss was noted. Still eating less, so hoping that the decreased intake of calories would reduce weight. Then had COVID, so had to miss a week, stayed on original dosage, no weight loss. Then, when dosage increased after the 3rd month, symptoms returned: upset stomach and diarrhea. During the same period, slightly elevated temperature, fatigue, headaches. Lost from 240 to 218 in 4 months, so cost was $100 per pound."

• CHI...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "When I first started taking Mounjaro, I didn't feel like eating at all, and I started to lose weight quickly. In fact, I lost 9 pounds in two weeks. I had diarrhea about three times a day in the beginning, it wasn't until about three months for that to stop. But now I have issues with belching and gas. I am now down 50 lbs, which is great, but I lost a lot of muscle tone. All in all, my blood sugar is doing great. I do recommend staying hydrated and taking some anti-gas meds if stomach pain persists."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am very happy with the weight loss (35 lbs). I generally tolerate it well. Upon each increase, side effects returned but were manageable. The benefits certainly outweighed the few side effects and brought my A1C down to 5.2. Side effects: rapid heartbeat, nausea, headache, acid reflux, belching, and stomach upset."

• Xav...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 26, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "This is a pricey drug and hard to find. I went through two pharmacies before finding one that always has it in stock. The ones that didn't have the stock had no idea when they would have the drug again. I also staggered this medication so I would not be out of this medication since my insurance will not approve more than a month at a time. I have had nausea for 6 months, only when eating food or drinking water. Coffee was the only thing that didn't cause nausea. Burping can happen anytime without having anything to eat or drink, even on just water. Weight loss was only achieved with lifestyle changes. Example: cutting out sugar, reducing carbs, moving more, and eating less."

• Mou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "Abdominal pain, flatus, and burping. These symptoms stop me from doing anything for 1-2 days and start 60 hours after administration. Dose is 0.5 mg, and I'm considering stopping the drug even though my A1C has dropped."

• kee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 18, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Rybelsus, Trulicity, and Ozempic with minimal results both on A1C and weight loss, and lots of stomach issues. Presently on Mounjaro 10 mg for the past year, having gradually increased dosage along the way. Side effects are constipation, and approximately every three weeks I'll have an episode of stomach pain, sulfur burps, and vomiting. It's usually in the middle of the night, throwing up dinner and anything else eaten that day, sitting on my stomach all day. Vomiting, severe sweating, chills. After that, it passes, and I feel perfectly fine until weeks later it happens again. I can tolerate this side effect, and A1C is much better."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The drug works. The dosage I am taking is 2.5 mg. I lost 3 pounds in the first week. However, I have experienced extreme belching, bloating, nausea, gas, and cramping."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "Usually occurs 2 to 3 days after the injection, get very gassy. Belching and stomach aches. Been on it for 6 weeks now and lost about 3 lbs. I do think my blood sugar has improved while taking this."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "It helps keep blood sugar down. I have lost 13 lbs or so. My worst problem after the shot 4 days: bad stomach gas belching. It creates a bowel movement problem for me."