Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 10 months ago

Can i start mounjaro at 5mg for weight loss?

My doctor recently suggested Mounjaro for my weight management. I've heard from a friend that people usually start with a much lower dose. Is it okay to begin directly with 5mg, or is that considered too high to start?

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Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Man, starting directly at 5mg sounds like a ticket to spending your nights staring at the ceiling with a weird stomach ache. My sleep is already wrecked, and I wouldn't dare mess with these doses without a slow start. Better start low or you'll be up all night regretting it.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Before jumping to high doses of such medications, we must look at our basic diet. When you start these, your appetite drops heavily, so you need to make sure you're getting enough protein and fiber from lentils, paneer, and green veggies. Don't skip steps; consult your doctor.

Kavitha Reddy Kavitha Reddy Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

My daughter was also looking into weight loss treatments recently, and her doctor was very strict about starting with the lowest possible dose. As a parent, I would say please don't rush your body. Talk to a specialist who can guide you safely.

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Aditi Joshi Aditi Joshi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hey there! Usually, doctors start everyone on 2.5mg so the body gets used to it slowly 😊 Going straight to 5mg might be a bit too much for your tummy! Check with your doctor first to make your weight loss journey smooth and happy!

Sandeep Banerjee Sandeep Banerjee Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I always go to Max Hospital for any major treatment because they do thorough tests first. You shouldn't decide these doses on your own or based on online forums. Go to a reputed endocrinologist and ask them clearly what the safest starting plan is for you.

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Rashmi Deshmukh Rashmi Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

With my thyroid issues, I have realized that any hormonal or metabolic medication needs constant monitoring. Starting directly at 5mg without checking your thyroid and kidney functions first could be risky. Please get your blood work done and follow up regularly with your physician.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please be very careful with this. I tried to rush my dosage once and ended up with severe nausea and dehydration that landed me in the clinic. These weight loss injections have serious side effects, so please consult a proper doctor before starting anything.

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