Mounjaro/Zepbound: Questioning Your Dosage? When to Consider Increasing

[@Margot-zz2qv]

Thank you for your advice. I was very confused about increasing my dose as I am already at 7.5 mg. I haven't had side effects and have lost 40 lbs in 10 weeks, but I still need to lose 110 lbs. To reach a healthy weight. I think I will stick to this dosage for a while as I see results, no side effects, and I am happy to do it slowly and steadily. May I add that I am taking therapy to change my behaviour, and that has helped greatly.

[@BILLEON2005]

Stay low dose for as long as you can for the best results

[@piccolajohnson8072]

I'm on my second shot of 5 mg. I've had diarrhea and sour belch. I have loss weight though

[@memelc5655]

Why are you on mounjaro at 125#???

[@lilnabii]

shes 5'2 her healthy weight as per BMI is 99 - 121 lbs. and I doubt she started this at 125 lbs. you also have no idea if shes has insulin resistance or pcos or diabetes

[@lezliesecundaGLP-RD]

I'm proud of you and happy that you don't have a long journey.

[@TamkinSpice]

Here is where I’m starting to notice the hoarseness you were talking about

[@leahdozier]

The hoarseness is strange. It's very noticeable for me because I have 2 young boys that need the stern voice quite often. My doctor doesn't think it's anything to worry about.

[@Mary-bw8tf]

I feel like 125 pounds is a good weight if you are🎉 comfortable, how much weight are you thinking of losing and I hope you reach your goal.

[@PaulAdamssongs]

Been doing 2.5 mg for 3 months and down 20 lbs. Constipation a problem. Concerned that going to 5 (from 2.5) may increase constipation issues??

[@leahdozier]

Constipation can be serious. I think that you may want to try to get a good solution in place prior to increasing your dosage. Here are some things that I have heard recommended: • make sure you are drinking an adequate amount of water as hydration matters • consider drinking an electrolyte drink as electrolyte imbalance can increase constipation • move - take walks daily • minimize sugar in your diet • consider Miralax daily • consider probiotics daily • many find relief using Mag07 when nothing else works Please remember that constipation can be serious, and you should seek medical advice if it doesn’t resolve. The last thing anyone wants to experience is a visit to the emergency room due to an impacted colon. Best of luck!

[@PaulAdamssongs]

@@leahdozier Thanks, yes I do all the above. LOTSA exercise

[@piccolajohnson8072]

On 2.5, I didn't have any side effects. And loss weight. No constipation, one day I had a little diarrhea. After 2 months my doctor uped the milligrams.

[@PaulAdamssongs]

@@piccolajohnson8072 Been 6 months decided to stay on 2.5. Now down about 30. One concern I have - especially being older - is that Mounjaro can take a tiny bit of muscle mass. For constipation (For anyone reading this having this problem) Polyethlene Glycol has helpeed. Generic is Clear Lax (Miralax)

[@kiutpi]

Do you have diabetes?

[@Canny977]

I will continue on 2.5 for 2 more months lost 4 kilograms already only 5 more kilograms to go what do you recommend

[@maryd7081]

Hi. I’m on 2.5 for 2 months now I lost 10lbs so far not sure if I should go up to 5mg or stay on 2.5. I’m nervous about side effects on 5mg? How are you doing ??

[@Canny977]

@@maryd7081 I’m doing quite well apart from the reflex and thirst issues every thing is just fine. My doctor doesn’t want to increase the concentration as long as the body is losing weight. If you increase to 5 you will experience the side effects only when take the first dose. I wish you best of luck in your weight loss journey

[@leahdozier]

In my opinion, if you feel the 2.5 dosage is still effective then I would stick with it. If you feel like your body has started to build a tolerance and it’s becoming less effective, that’s when I would choose to increase.

[@rongross7179]

Are you doing this purely for weight loss or is there a truly medical reason like diabetes? I’m not a medical professional but At 5’2” and 125 I think you are doing well. Should you stop? When you do stop will it be “cold Turkey”? Will you wean yourself off so you are less apt to start gaining? Thank you.

[@leahdozier]

I have been using this for weight loss. I have lost almost 20 lbs since I started. I have taken a break the last couple of weeks and was able to maintain. This makes me very happy. This is a medication that you can stop "cold turkey" if you wish. My goal is to utilize the lowest dosage when I need a random boost. I am hoping this would only be once every couple of months.

[@jimmycasey6400]

I glad for you but I started this weighing 436 on October 2 now I weigh 387 I feel like this shot has helped me so much! No offense to you I would not lose much more weight if I was you!

[@ibrahimalrabiah1179]

@@leahdozierdo you increased the dosage after stopping or recontinue the same dosage or started from 5mg again !?

[@ibrahimalrabiah1179]

I’m thinking to stop it for a while because i had some stomach problems, but I don’t know from which dosage to start if i stopped one week

[@rickstorzy463]

I will be doing a video shortly because I can no longer stand these mindless videos OMG

[@cypresse1620]

You don’t need to use this drug to lose weight hon.

[@_ZR11_]

Shut up, hon