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Offcom · 09/08/2024 09:27
… interested to see what people say about taking it in the morning, in the evening, if I should have any over-the-counter medication to hand in case of side effects. What food/drink etc. Would love to hear your opinions please!
The pen is Mounjaro 2.5mg, I’m using it for weight loss.
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Fixesplease · 09/08/2024 09:47
Hello,
I started last month and have just moved up to the 5mg pen yesterday.
2 things I noted
First jab, I was wiped out and felt sick that first 2 days, heartburn medication was required. (Run of the mill Petol Bismol type stuff, I got a huge bottle from Savers for a fiver.)
And Imodium, yes I have needed it in frequently during the last month, but only because I've eaten something that hasn't agreed with me.
Other than feeling a bit ropey that first few days I've been fine!
Food noise won't immediately stop, but by the 2nd week for me it was noticably quieter.
By the end of the 4 weeks on 2.5mg it was pretty much silent.
Unheard of for me!
I'm 8lbs down so slow and steady but it's working.
I'm a type 2 diabetic and other medication wasn't doing the job on my sugar levels, but this is vastly improving them.
Goodluck!
Offcom · 09/08/2024 10:10
@Fixesplease Thanks so much! Will invest in both those things before I start
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SilenceInside · 09/08/2024 10:15
I wouldn't bother buying anything like imodium or heartburn stuff as you may not need either of those. I think the reported rate of noticeable side effects is 1 in 10 or less. I haven't had any side effects or needed to take any kind of gastric medicine.
Offcom · 09/08/2024 10:24
@SilenceInside I hope I’m like that too 🤞
Local shops are dire, maybe I’ll get a small Pepto Bismal in case…
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BeautyPageantDropout · 09/08/2024 10:26
I haven't had any side effects 9 weeks in.
LionAndEmperor13 · 09/08/2024 10:33
Good luck!
I had /have no side effects at all. Just moved up to the 5mg.
Don't forget there is a 'bonus' 5th dose in each pen!
I've taken it at various times of day, doesn't seem to make any difference.
Food noise was pretty much silent from day 1.
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DappledOliveGroves · 09/08/2024 10:36
I took my first dose in the evening. First few days I was exhausted. I also had a very high heart rate for the first day, for around 4 hours, which was somewhat disconcerting but thankfully that was the one and only time.
Other than that, I've had no side effects. Stomach, bowels etc totally fine. No heartburn. I went off food immediately. I had to force myself to eat the first week and food noise has all but disappeared. I've lost a stone and am having my "bonus" 5th dose from the first 2.5 pen tomorrow.
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Offcom · 09/08/2024 11:07
Thanks so much, and I will be researching the bonus dose!
It’s nice to see the replies re side effects reflecting what leaflet says in terms of a minority being affected.
Maybe I should just go for it right now! Argh or wait as I’ve taken Elvanse…
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Snozzlemaid · 09/08/2024 13:32
10 weeks in here and no side effects, other than the very welcome appetite suppression and feeling full for much, much longer.
Good luck with it.
Offcom · 09/08/2024 20:53
@Snozzlemaid Thanks! Just done it… hope you continue to get good results
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Soberfutures · 09/08/2024 21:37
Just done my first an hour ago.... fingers crossed for no side effects. 🙏
Offcom · Yesterday 09:47
@Soberfutures We’re Mounjaro twins! Feel fine this morning, hope you do too
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Snozzlemaid · Yesterday 09:54
Good luck both.
I look forward to hearing about your losses.
It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and hope it's equally good for you.
Soberfutures · Yesterday 11:33
@Offcom Yes all ok so far .though I did bruise on the injection site. I do bruise easily so I'm not worried.
Soberfutures · Yesterday 19:45
How is it going every one? Not eaten that much but prob more psychological. Started to feel a bit tired this afternoon but again could be a coincidence
Offcom · Yesterday 21:10
@Soberfutures That seems pretty positive! I feel fine in myself but haven’t done much today. Spontaneously went out for dinner and ate most of it (just a main course). At the moment I feel normal really – maybe less tempted by the Cornettos in the freezer than usual? I didn’t even look at the wine list at the restaurant, which is a bit strange actually!
Trying to drink more water than usual
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