Is Mounjaro used for weight loss?

·         Mounjaro has also shown to help lose weight in overweight patients. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for weight loss in adults who are overweight, obese or have weight related health issues. Mounjaro has received FDA Fast Track designation to speed up its path for FDA submission for treating adults with obesity, or overweight with weight-related health conditions.

·         In the SURMOUNT-1 clinical trial the average weight loss after 72 weeks was 15% for the 5mg dose, 19.5% for the 10mg dose and 20.9% for the 15mg dose.

·         Mounjaro isnotFDA approved as a weight loss medication.

What are the side effects of Mounjaro?

·         Mounjaro may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

·         nausea

·         diarrhea

·         decreased appetite

·         vomiting

·         constipation

·         upset stomach

·         Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the Important Information section, stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately:

·         stomach pain that will not go away (and may radiate to the back) with or without vomiting

·         Mounjaro may causehypoglycemia(low blood sugar). Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heart rate and feeling jittery.This medicine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online or by phone (1-800-332-1088).