Ozempic / Mounjaro without muscle loss? - Randy Alvarez Podcast

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

I'm 58 and decided to try Saxenda at a cost of $650 a month. I lost 13 pounds and it worked well and really suppressed my appetite. My doctor suggested to try Ozempic and been on it for 10 weeks and no weight drop. On my second week on 1ml shot and will give it 6 more weeks because it only costs $270 per month. It's frustrating that I have been at the same weight for 10 weeks. Mounjaro is my next step even knowing it will cost about $500 a month. BMI is 32 and weight 224 at 5'9" and need to weigh around 170 to 160. Been eating healthy and working out 5 days a week. Time will tell in this journey.

[@sherylbourgeois4165]

When your talking about taking testosterone are you talking about men only? What should a woman do? I am 66. I’ve lost 24 pounds on Mounjaro, I had osteopenia and now after 5 mths on Mounjaro, I have osteoporosis. Most of the bone loss is in my spine and my t score is 2.5 now,I’m eating 100-115 grams of protein per day. I drink 1 protein shake in the morning just started the last couple of weeks using resistance bands and 5 lb weights 2x a week 15 mins. I weigh 170 now,height 5’2 I am prediabetic insulin resistant with high blood pressure. Should I take estrogen because I am a woman opposed to testosterone for man?

[@MsMickeygal]

What about thyroid cancer from taking Olympic or other drug?

[@josipX]

Ozempic and Wegovy are not likely to increase the risk of thyroid cancer