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Mounjaro®

Once a week subcutaneous injection

Ozempic (generic name: Semaglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist FDA approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Am I eligible?

Mounjaro (generic name: Tirzepatide) is a GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist drug and one of the newer medications that can result in substantial weight loss. It is currently FDA approved for type 2 diabetes.

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How does

Mounjaro®

work:

  • act on brain signaling to reduce food intake
  • helps control blood sugar levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas
  • slows down food leaving your stomach, thus, keeping you fuller for longer

Common side effects of

Mounjaro®

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • decreased appetite
  • stomach (abdominal) pain
  • constipation

You can find more information here:

https://pi.lilly.com/ca/mounjaro-ca-pmi.pdf

Expected Results: 

  • Helps control blood sugar levels
  • Decreased HgbA1C
  • Although Mounjaro hasn’t been FDA approved for weight loss, studies have shown that adults on Mounjaro lost on average 21% of their body weight after 72 weeks.

Do not take

Mounjaro®

if you:

  • have or any of your family members have ever had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have MEN2
  • are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding
  • have or have had history of pancreatitis
  • history of chronic malabsorption
  • history of gallbladder disease
  • have a history of gastroparesis or IBD
  • are allergic to tirzepatide or any of the ingredients* in Mounjaro

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*non-medicinal ingredients in Mounjaro: Sodium chloride, sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate, and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid solution and/or sodium hydroxide solution may have been added to adjust the pH.

Disclaimer: Please note that the following list may not encompass all potential side effects or drug interactions. To determine if any drug or supplement you are currently taking could interact with a medication, we strongly advise consulting your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Seek medical advice immediately if you experience any adverse reaction.