Mounjaro can help your body both regulate blood sugar and decrease how much food you eat.

*Mounjaro is not a weight loss drug, it should be used alongside a healthy diet and exercise,

What side effects can I expect when I take Mounjaro?

Everyone can have a different experience, but these are the most common side effects patients had:
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Decreased appetite
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain

Talk to one of our pharmacists or doctors if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. Some of the following tips may help if you experience nausea.

Eat smaller meals

Avoid fat or fatty foods

Stop eating when you feel full

Try eating bland foods like toast, crackers, or rice

Mounjaro is used once a week

Pick a day.

Take Mounjaro on the same day each week. It may help to set a reminder on your phone for this day. If you need to change the day, make sure there are at least 3 days (72 hours) in between doses.

Miss a dose?

You can take the dose within 4 days (96 hours) after the missed dose. If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take the next dose on the regularly scheduled day.

Do not take 2 doses of Mounjaro within 3 days of each other.

Please dispose of your used Mounjaro pens in the designated sharps bin.

What will i be prescribed when I do my e-consult?

Our clinicians will begin your treatment with a 2.5mg dose, administered once a week for the first four weeks. Please note, this initial dose is intended for treatment initiation and is not designed for glycemic control. After this, your dose will be increased to 5mg for a minimum of four weeks. Going forward, our clinicians will collaborate with you to adjust the dose as needed, ensuring we find the optimal dose tailored to your needs.
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