Ananya Desai Ananya Desai Asked 8 months ago

How much weight loss first week on mounjaro?

My doctor recently prescribed Mounjaro for my diabetes, and also for weight management. I'm just starting out, so I'm wondering how much weight loss is typical in the first week on this medication.

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Priya Gupta Priya Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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For something like Mounjaro, which is a prescribed medication, the effects can vary a lot, and it's essential to be closely monitored by your doctor. I've heard some people lose a significant amount quickly, but this is powerful medicine. Please, if you're experiencing anything unusual, don't just ask online. Talk to your prescribing doctor immediately.

Prakash Singh Prakash Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Mounjaro? Sounds like a superhero name, hope it makes you feel super too! 😂 On such meds, weight loss can be quite rapid initially, maybe 1-2 kgs, but remember it's all part of a medical plan. Just follow your doctor's instructions to the T, no shortcuts!

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Akash Sharma Akash Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My uncle was on something similar, I think. He lost like a couple of kgs in the first week, mostly water maybe. But the doc said it's not always just about weight loss, it affects a lot of other stuff too. So, check with your actual doc, don't rely on random info.

Neha Saini Neha Saini Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I can only share what I've heard from a friend who's on it, but she said she lost about 1.5 kgs in the first week. She emphasized that it's important to keep track of side effects and communicate with your doctor, as everyone's body reacts differently to medication.

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Such medications are powerful, dear, and their effects are very individual. While some initial weight loss might be observed due to fluid changes or appetite suppression, it's crucial to understand it's part of a broader medical treatment. Please, only follow the guidance of your prescribing doctor, and share all your experiences with them for your well-being.

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