3 mounjaro LIES (based on treating hundreds of patients) - Doctor Mike

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FDA approves Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug Mounjaro for obesity under new name, Zepbound.The US Food and Drug Administration approved the type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide for use in chronic weight management Wednesday, making official the use of a medicine already widely prescribed off-label for weight loss. The drug, called Mounjaro for diabetes, will be called Zepbound for weight loss, according to a news release from the FDA. Made by Eli Lilly, it’s part of a new class of drugs that includes semaglutide, known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, which have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.
Zepbound was shown in clinical trials to yield more than 20% average weight loss on higher doses over 72 weeks, stronger results than seen with other approved medicines. The FDA cleared it for people with obesity or those characterized as overweight with at least one weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure or heart disease, the same indication as for Wegovy. Like similar drugs, it’s taken as a shot patients give themselves once a week, and is recommended on top of a reduced calorie diet and increased exercise.
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[@shizune6273]

Tirzepatide allows me to make better choices with food. I can now eat unprocessed food, and can fast for 16 hrs a day. I have so much energy, I don't feel depressed anymore or easily fatigued. This medication enables me to take the path toward better health through lifestyle changes. I could never have done this without it! Thank god for very smart people for developing this drug.

[@contactmiller]

I read today that they actually developed in the 1970s, but they didn't think anyone would want a drug for weight loss. It just sat on the shelf for decades.

[@jennifermonnoyer9081]

Dr. Mike, You commented that there are only a few good companies that compound Tirzepatide. Can you share some company names that we could trust?

[@98265]

Zepbound has helped me lose 25lb within the last two months. I do weight training 2-3 times a week and eat a mostly protein diet.

[@MoreTrenMoreMen69]

I tried getting Mounjaro covered by my insurance but it was rejected (i have a BMI of 41, high blood pressure @ 134/100, and unhealthy lipid levels). Was Zepbound immediately covered by your insurance? or did u have to jump thru some hoops. Currently having to go to a compounding clinic to get compounded Tirzepatide, @360$ for 6 week supply.

[@The_Cholo]

MoreTrenMoreMen69 have your doctor try the other brands. Zepbound, wegovy. Also what ins do you have?

[@mkultravibes7763]

@@MoreTrenMoreMen69I have UMR / United health and paying 24.99 . Going to pick up tomorrow but not sure how many doses that is

[@1981reneeb]

@98265. What have your results been as of now? How much weight did you need/want to loss Total? Are you still on it or off? Have you gained any weight back? I'm looking to start and doing my research, thank you and in good health

[@98265]

@@1981reneeb I lost 45 lb total. I gained five pounds but have been managing at desired weight by eating right and working out 4-3 times a week.

[@markystew]

Mounjaro has changed my life!

[@KennethD000]

I’m looking forward to trying it!!

[@diannsmith5894]

Mine too!🎉

[@mijuajua4820]

Me too!

[@robertusga]

It's AWESOME!

[@tc6984]

TRIZ is great lost 30 LBS. want 10 more then maintenance.

[@karenferrara]

I've lost 50+ lbs 5 times in my 6 decades, I keep it off for up to 5 years, then slowly gain it back. I took 5 the whole time and weaned off over five months I would however still like to take 2.5 every 15 days for maintenance. I'm going back to the doctor now that it's been approved for weight loss.

[@sherrilynn6222]

Great idea! Good luck.

[@Barpoint212]

This is excellent information; thank you. I've just started Mounjaro with good results so far (at the lowest dose) and no side effects. One suggestion: I nearly didn't watch this video because the sensationalist title gives the impression it's going to be a rant against Mounjaro. Quite the contrary!

[@vivianrios6007]

Thank you for information even if it doesn’t have to do with me. We love you a lot Dr. Mike. 🙏🏼☺️

[@melwest6639]

This was great for explaining how this works in people who are genuinely overweight or have diabetes. It totally has its place. But isn’t the recent issue that people who are not at all overweight, celebrities/influencers etc… are promoting it as something you can just casually do to get/stay super skinny. It is NOT that! That’s dangerous right?

[@MsNooneinparticular]

Risks would outweigh benefits in those cases, yeah. Not necessarily "dangerous" unless you're actually anorexic/bulimic, or overuse it to the point of being underweight. Drug companies have been pushing the narrative that these drugs are inherently dangerous unless you're diabetic because they're WAY overpriced & there's a shortage. They treat insulin resistance and slow your digestion so if you aren't a serious overeater with indicators of insulin resistance (high blood pressure/sugar/cholesterol, PCOS, skin tags, a waistline over 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women) you'd do better the "old fashioned" way - i.e. appropriate calorie restriction & exercise which is not only risk-free but how we're supposed to live.

[@foma518]

I was on OZ for about 6 months and got off it due to digestive issues. I gained 10 lbs back. I was RAVENOUS!!!!! My MD switched me to MJ and the digestive issues has been tolerable. I don't know how long I want to be on it - definitely not indefinitely - but I'm also also scared of getting off it. I'll cross that road when I get there!

[@sherrilynn6222]

You can do it on maintenance. Just stretch out your dosing and lower the dose. Weight gain happens with any diet once we stop it.

[@MO-ss5mj]

Build as much muscle as possible, (eat higher protein), should boost your metabolism

[@mzmarquette]

Thank you for the informative video as usual 😊

[@nyknick821]

Thank you for this video. I've lost 80lbs over the past couple years (340 to 260+) but about 6 months ago found out I have osteoarthritis in my right knee. Unfortunately because of this I've not been able to be as active and hit a stall and even gained a bit back as I've had some depression due to my knee. I've been considering Mounjaro as my insurance covers it and I feel it can help me in many ways. My cholesterol is still high and I'm on multiple BP medicines. Prediabetic and slight sleep apnea. I feel it can help in all of those areas and also prevent further knee (and back as I have a herniated disc) damage in the long run. I was hesitant based on some articles I've read but your video has reassured me and I may ask my doctor for a prescription. I already meal prep and eat clean so I think I'd see success. Thanks again!!

[@pjdes2820]

Thank you for this information...I found it very helpful. I just started OZEMPIC and so far so good😊 God bless your day🙏❤

[@KOOLGREENS]

The only time i feel sick if i eat bad

[@FM-jo1jh]

exactly, or drink alcohol

[@sheronjohnson4380]

I saw your video on the new monjaro pen on utube. To bad it wont be in the states soon . One pen with 4 doses hope it will be cheaper .

[@samuelcasas]

I've been on Mounjaro off and on because of the supply shortage. Last year, I lost 50lbs or 11% of my body weight of 435lbs. Last month, my doctor put me on Ozempic because of supply shortage but I had a really bad reaction to it and stopped taking it. I had really intense nausea. I am feeling better now but decided I would go back on Mounjaro at the starting amount of 2.5 and not my last amount before I stopped taking it of 12.5. My only concern about going back on it is the mental health side effects that were not mentioned in the video. Besides depression, anxiety and insomnia, I suffer every Winter from S.A.D. This Winter was brutal due to the being more days of rain and overcast than in previous years. Could you do a video on the mental health side effects of Mounjaro? Thank you.

[@YouReallyDontKnow]

What about the possibility of cancer from zepbound use? I have this stuff in my fridge now, but that possibility has made me very hesitant to use it

[@halopines1600]

Everything causes cancer these days, just live your life. ❤

[@bettertoaster]

If it was likely, it would show up in the studies.

[@JJ-qt6wc]

Was fine on mounjaro for months and blood sugar was great. GAS and heartburn became unbearable. And I would have those mounjaro days where I had NO energy, usually lasting 2 days.

[@bonniefoss812]

I am trying to find a new place to get Tirzepatide that is more reasonably priced as I retire next month and need to watch my budget. If I go thru you and your pharmacy is it $400/mo if I am taking weekly 2ml? I am paying $600/mo now

[@ItsLizzB]

Reddit has a thread and even an excel sheet reflecting the price range by dose and etc. I’ve paying $183/month

[@jimmill3384]

For me this has become a miracle drug for me. I have fought for over 30 years with my blood sugar and insulin insulin resistance. Taking a ton of insulin. I'm on 2/3 less insulin right now. One weekend my blood sugars are in range 85% of the time. The last 3 days my blood sugars have been in range 95% of the time. I've lost 12 lb in one week, so in my case I feel like it's a miracle drug, but I understand what you're trying to say. Thanks for the video

[@vegas9440]

I did my first injection today, how soon will my appetite start being suppressed

[@seriouslyreally5413]

Anyone would have weight loss if they had nausea, vomiting, stomach cramping, diarrhea and heartburn😒

[@cloakster]

Derp.

[@jessicagomez8647]

I've never had any of that and have loss weight. But I've stayed away from fried foods and drink nothing but water.

[@ByeByeBelly]

Just so you know, mounjaro doesnt only come in a pen. It also comes in branded vials that aren't compounded

[@lisa9195]

No it does not

[@lisa9195]

Not in the US

[@FroMan753]

Any thoughts on the reported AKI seen in patients on semaglutide? Is this a real issue or side effect or the medication? Or is the appetite suppression causing patients to drink less fluids?

[@sherrilynn6222]

I'm not a dr but I've read a lot. I think I read it's from less fluid intake. I know my groups push fluid and protein. Fluid is key.

[@SusanGrace224]

Yes it does.

[@heathermartinez2954]

Yes. I've noticed I'm not "thirsty" anymore. But then I'm super parched all of a sudden after a few days. I've got to be super mindful about my water intake

[@roxysimmons]

Zero side effects for me on wegovy and zepbound. I’ve lost 40 lbs so far.

[@urstrulypalmer83]

You mite want to get your Skeletal muscle mass checked mine is 93% and I am very overweight resistance won’t help weight lifting ect it’s the last thing I wanna do, I am not binge eater, I’m not an emotional eater, I been eating Once a day, portion control, low sugar low carb no eating out, home cooked only, for years. I am very obese I have a sedimentary life. I have to do cardio. I have swelling, I think everyone that has swelling needs to take a water pill. If your over weight and have back pain, pain and have swelling this would help. I HAVE NO CHIOCE I HAVE TO DO CARDIO, If your SMM is low you need strength training. This should help those who are not getting results. My nutritionist is amazing, she uses a machine called ImBody I highly recommend people do that. Not just obese EVERYONE that wants to improve or struggling to get results.

[@jerolvilladolid]

I want you Dr. Hansen.

[@anthonybanks6772]

I heard wegovy is better but then again I am not a doctor. So trust your doctor.

[@diwatkins1765]

Doctor ...are your telehealth consultations only about weight loss?

[@coloradochicmeeee]

Just watched a segment on this on today show.

[@briantaylor3031]

Quick FUQ: I was under the impression prelim SURMOUNT-4 results showed weight regain in a majority of patients after discontinuation of tirzepatide. Is it safe to assume you're awaiting final publication of the results before citing that study?

[@sweaner]

I think that it is commons sense to think that there will be weight regain. One can always restart the medication if needed.

[@laughterluvr]

I want to just stay on it and space it out for maintenance. I am down an unbelievable 107 lbs in 16 months and I am terrified of gaining it all back, which has been my life history prior to tirzepetide

[@Mr_T.]

I stopped taking Semaglutide due to the slow emptying of my stomach contents, having to wait around 3 or 4 days on average to empty my bowels. During that time, I had to make do with staying bloated no matter how much I ate and having to wait several days before being relieved and repeating the cycle. I've heard that it may cause gastroparesis which could explain my issue. I may be taking part in a phase 3 clinical trial possibly for Retatrutide for the next 2 years. Hopefully I'm not on the placebo.

[@ElNINETEENTH]

Maybe try using stimulants like caffeine or pre workout before gym usually they help me to empty my stomach quicker than any think else.

[@sherrilynn6222]

Why wait to go to the bathroom? Plenty of products out there to help get things moving. Most people in this medication are proactive in this situation. But good luck if you do the retitrutide study!!! I'm looking forward to that one but reading it may cause rapid heart rate, that's a no go for me.

[@robertusga]

Miralax is your friend. Few timed a week, problem 100% solved.

[@Mr_T.]

@@sherrilynn6222 I ended up not doing the study as it seemed like quite a hassle considering I lived quite a distance from the institute carrying out the study.

[@msr291]

Take 1 tsp of psyllium husk every day and no constipation

[@gunawathiheerath8095]

❤

[@Sean_neaS]

Eructation. It's burbing! I had to look it up.

[@roan33]

Do the compound pharmacy version also come in the form of pen injection?

[@paulbuettner3968]

Not likely

[@UrbanNola]

Not the ones I’ve seen

[@amberleslie1364]

The compound pharmacy I use (through my dr) sends you a vial to last 4 weeks, 6 insulin needles and alcohol pads.

[@carriemcmahon8613]

@@amberleslie1364 could you share the name of your pharmacy?

[@paulbuettner3968]

Compounding pharmacies are largely unregulated and risky. Just look up the FDA complaints. Some tests have come back that were salt based. They are like the supplement industry, and you really do not know what you are getting. Some of the weight loss companies such as Hims, also give you compounded 20% lower doses. If you have private insurance, just get the manufacturers coupon, and the price will be about the same.

[@heathermartinez2954]

My insurance doesnt cover the shots unless I'm T2 diabetic. Will the manufacturer coupon still help me? I'm scared of all the horror stories of $1000 shots😢

[@SimplyE_Renee]

@@heathermartinez2954 the coupon for zepbound got me down to about 500

[@litasantos75]

Keto 2 months and now still keto 2nd week Mounjaro. Fatigue and extreme low energy. I tried to do some physical work and got dizzy and so fatigued I couln't keep going. what is going on? Never fatigued or low energy on keto prior to starting Mounjaro.

[@Brezinator]

Could be low sugar. May want to get that checked. I was having the same issue.

[@litasantos75]

@@Brezinator thank you. were you low blood sugar levels on mounjaro and keto combined?

[@deondionne]

Track your food on my fitness pal to see if you are undereating

[@kimberlyherring7072]

Did you check your blood sugar

[@IaneHowe]

Funny enough, the scientists and doctors that initially spoke about said it was supposed to take forever.

[@chefJonze]

is this for diabetes or weightloss?

[@bettertoaster]

Both. Mounjaro is approved for Diabetes. Zepbound is approved for weight loss. Both contain Tirzepatide as the active ingredient.

[@vegas9440]

Both

[@lesbrown8099]

Thank you…

[@L.A.6482]

Are people in other countries besides the US needing this drug for the same issues? Somehow I doubt it. Seems like a uniquely American problem with a typical $$$$pharmaceutical solution! But it’s NOT the food we are given to eat, the air we breathe or the water we drink. 🤔Right! Drugs are always their solution to every health problem.

[@kevkeisha]

of course not. However, there are layers here. No other first world nation has the obesity issue that we do. It is also not a coincidence that other first world countries have much stricter control over products that go into their food. Our government basically allows the food industry to create an environment that allows pharmaceuticals to flourish.

[@markystew]

Spoken like a person who has never had a metabolic disorder.

[@sherrilynn6222]

I just watched a video the man was saying they are in high demand in England as well.

[@bettertoaster]

Food is also bad in other developed countries. There are a lot of obese people in Europe, for example. They can use Tirzepatide as well. I know I do.

[@BarryHolsinger]

A, uh, "friend" of mine lost 20 pounds in 4 weeks on semaglutide. At the beginning, sourced from a local compounding pharmacy and then later, from online sources. My friend is down 40 pounds in 4 months. No exercise, no special diet other than basically not eating because the appetite and food noise are gone. For my friend, mild nausea is kept in check with OTC antiemetic. My friend actually considers these peptides to be "miracle" medicines.

[@bettertoaster]

He would be better off with a change in diet and exercising. He will lose muscle weight if he doesn't work out.

[@jinfin221]

In short lazy af

[@jaeshasway]

It’s not a miracle to the people who don’t need it and that includes people who simply want to lose a little bit of weight but actually don’t need medication to do so. I take it for the reason it was actually developed and have had virtually no side effects.

[@carsonwhitney4100]

Just wait until there’s a recall on it. Medications do not stop what’s happening at the cellular level on what they put in your body’s.

[@Gary-bk7wrm]

Why do you not address the diabetes treatment function of these drugs? You say it's a myth that some of us have to be on these drugs for life. It is not a myth if these drugs are being used to treat diabetes. Please be a real doctor and discuss diabetes treatment using these drugs. After all, these drugs were originally intended to treat diabetes.

[@dianelengyel568]

As a diabetic for many years,my doctor put me on mounjaro( added to my insulin) 5 weeks ago. Have had issues getting my prescriptions filled due to those who just want to look thin. Disgusting

[@FM-jo1jh]

The fact he put you on mounjaro doesn't tell you these injections have the same active ingredients? lol. type 2 diabetes is a direct result of bad eating habits just like obesity, that's why this drug works to control blood sugar and bad cravings. Change your diet and you wont relay on a pen....

[@catherinewilson1079]

I got a better idea; go on a vegan, low fat diet. The pounds just SLIDE OFF with NO HUNGER!!!

[@robertusga]

Yeah but what's the fun in that. Too restrictive. Take Mounjaro and you can eat without restrictions. MJ will handle portion size for you 😉

[@catherinewilson1079]

@@robertusga No thanks.

[@robertusga]

@catherinewilson1079 low fat diet is too restrictive and not even the healthiest. Healthy fats Mediterranean diet for the win.

[@catherinewilson1079]

@@robertusga When I know that I have avoided type 2 diabetes I will add some fats back, but I will remain vegan. VEGAN is THE healthiest diet.

[@robertusga]

@catherinewilson1079 it may be the one you prefer, and that's fine. Based on outcome data from human studies, it is not the healthiest diet on a human population level. It is only the healthiest diet for animals that subsequently don't get eaten. I prioritize human health over animal health.