u/Actual_Banana_1083

I started Mounjaro 6 months ago and thought I'd share some of the side effects I experienced.

Weeks 1 -3

It took a little while for the Mounjaro to start feeling like it was kicking, but 100% by the second jab I knew it was working at full flow. Whilst I cut out sugars and a lot of carbs, I didn't get the usual headaches I've had in the past when I've tried to cut sugars.
But I did get some lethargy, metallic taste in the mouth and very quickly got to a point on 2.5mg that I really didn't want to eat, and had to force myself. I did have slight feels of nausea at times, but nothing like the extreme side effects reported here. I think it was all quite mild

Weeks 3+

I'd say, apart from the appetite suppression, the only side effects I had were when I either didn't eat enough or didn't drink enough and felt weak. There were occasions that I got to the gym and just didn't have energy, and would have to go eat a few bananas.
I have had some anhedonia and a major reduction in my libido, but these are fairly common side effects, and I've just managed them.

Maintenance - Reduced dose

I reached my goal weight a few weeks ago, and increasing my food intake slightly along with being at a healthy weight, I'm feeling like I'm seeing more improvements in the gym and fitness.

Outcomes

I went into this weight loss like I do most things, 100% and combined it with methods such as intermittent fasting, Whole 30 Diet and increased weight training. The weight came off at a similar rate to when I've dieted before, but without the plateaus and hiccups I've usually experienced. I'd say Mounjaro is an incredible aid.

Incidentally, my bloods are all back into the normal ranges, my blood pressure which wasn't particularly high is better than ever. I feel so much healthier.

My biggest fear now is putting the fat back on and so I'm looking at 12-18 month plan tapering down the dose and increasing the length between doses. But honestly, am at a stage where I'd accept being on Mounjaro for life instead of putting myself back into the danger area of heart attacks etc.

Does anyone in the know have any idea when this project will finally be finished?
The last update was in January saying "Rankin Park to Jesmond opens to traffic Early to mid 2026", which is a pretty wide 6 month+ window. It was originally supposed to be Mid-2025 and seems to be going back and back.

Mounjaro is the first real medication that I've ever taken in my life, other than over the counter.

I'm now moving into the maintenance phase and wondering if MWLC or my GP can give a repeat prescription (and if so how many) so I don't need to keep doing appointments. Also, can you get more than one pen at a time from the pharmacist?

I’ve just done a run of long haul flights at my new weight and it’s so much more comfortable fitting into the chair, nothing digging in to my sides and having space to spread out. I’m down 35kg and life is better for it.