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First month started with 5 mg. Just started the next month with 7.5 mg. Lost 14 pounds. Used to take 3 meds total. Now just once/week Mounjaro injection and Jardiance 25 mg daily. Morning sugars 120.

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That's awesome! So very glad that it's working so well for you.

Have you experienced any of the side effects the FDA warns about, such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain?

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Re: VerFree (# 1) Expand Referenced Message

I just started on Monday and so far I have had no negatives happen. Wondering if I'm in the right spot? I'm looking for an active forum dedicated to Mounjaro?

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Hi, I’ve been on a 2.5mg dose of Mounjaro for 3 weeks. This is for weight loss, not diabetes. Down 16 lbs but 10 were in the first week. Seeking info on what y’all are eating, caloric intake, etc. I’m using MyFitnessPal to track everything and it’s very hard to get my calories above 700/day without feeling sick. I’ve always hoped for this problem (decreased appetite, easy portion control) but I have MS and any extra weakness is not a good thing. If y’all know a good online resource for dietary/nutritional info while taking this, I would be grateful. Thanks and good luck everyone!!

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Re: TxBelle (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

I am using Mounjaro for weight loss. Also pre-diabetic and very high blood pressure. Started st 2.5, then 5 and then 7.5. Went back to 5 and am now considering g going back to 2.5. Have lost 35 lbs. Blood pressure is down so much I am only taking 1/2 of medication every other day. I try to follow a veery healthy diet, healthy protein and good carbs only. So easy to do because and cravings for sweets and junk food are gone. Thought of some foods make me feel nauseous. On 2.5 I had a really nice sense of wellbeing. Don't know any other way to explain it. Wish this was approved for weightloss and pre-diabetes because it is life changing. They would rather you wait until you are actually diabetic to have access. My insurance would cover if approved but not for what I am using it for. Very frustrating. Don't know how much longer I can afford it. This is one medication that has changed myife. Have had no real negative side effects. Curious to hear of other's experiences.

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Re: VerFree (# 1) Expand Referenced Message

Hi! I am on 2.5 now and have been since mid March. I have pretty bad stomach pain, gas/bloating, sometimes dizziness and zero appetite.
I did stop taking it for 2 weeks because of the side effects but gained back 2 lbs so I am back on it.

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There is no guidance from Lilly on how to figure out a maintenance dose on Mounjaro after you reach your goal weight. Go down to 2.5? Dose every other week or once a month? People may have to work this out individually but we have NO guidance from Lilly about how to work through the options. They want us full throttle or cold turkey. If we want to keep the weight off long term, surely we need a maintenance dose option.

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So, how do we figure out when we've reached our goal weight? If we've been obese for 50 years, how would we know what's an ideal weight? One friend says it's the lowest weight he had for at least a year post puberty, but who remembers that? It's when your A1C is not even pre-diabetic. It's based on pre-Mounjaro measurements and photos? There is no guidance from Lilly on how to determine your ideal weight. None. This is irresponsible of Lilly.

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I have been researching and trying to find any information on what happens on June 30th when my Mounjaro coupon expires. The cost of my monthly Rx will be over $1000, which I can not afford. I have been so happy with my weight loss and am terrified of gaining the weight back. Has anyone heard or read anything about a new coupon?

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I’ve been on Mounjaro for almost 6 months now. I initially lost 5 lbs., but it stopped. Current dosage is 12.5. Has anyone else reached a plateau with their weight loss on Mounjaro?

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Update: I have been on 10 mg and take no other medicines and have lost 30 pounds

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I’ve been on for 4 months. Started at 2.5 and increased to 7.5. Currently at 7.5 and my 2nd dose has knocked me all the way down. Threw up all night and day. Extreme fatigue and Weakness and dizziness for the last 3 weeks. I’ve lost about 40 lbs. I’m not taking this for diabetes just weight loss. I went to the ER because I thought I had a kidney infection but that came back negative. Has anyone experienced any of these symptoms? Any kidney issues at all?

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How does everyone afford this drug??

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Re: PA girl (# 9) Expand Referenced Message

I just plateaued at 6 months with a gradual increase I’ve been on 10 mg this month and no loss

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I have only lost 11 pounds in 2 months on Mounjaro 5mg. Is that a normal amount? I see people losing a lot more.

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I'm interested in weaning off of Mounjaro and would appreciate hearing from anyone who has taken this step and could share their experiences, specifically if they experienced any weight gain.

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Hi all. I am a 49 year old male. I weigh about 340 pounds. I started Mounjaro 2.5mg 4 weeks ago (I took my last 2.5mg dose on Saturday Feb. 3rd). The first two weeks were crazy. I literally did not have any appetite and really didn't think about food. I had to stop to make myself go eat. However, the 3rd and now the 4th week have been very different. I am very conscious of being hungry. I do start 5mg this coming Saturday. Is this normal?

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Re: David (# 16) Expand Referenced Message

Because so many people are using Mounjaro for weight loss, it is not available for people with diabetes. It was approved for diabetes.

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