Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) weight loss injections

To stop bloating on Mounjaro you should consider trying the following:

• Eating smaller meals more regularly
• Avoid food that may be a trigger such as chocolate, alcohol and spicy food
• Increase fibre gradually to help regulate digestion and avoid bloating
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
• Exercise or take short walks
• Reduce sugar and high-fat foods
• Drink ginger or peppermint tea
• Chew your food well

It is important to stay hydrated while using Mounjaro especially if you are experiencing nausea.

You should drink at least 6 - 8 servings of water a day (8-ounce glass).

Try to avoid drinking with meals as this can cause you to feel too full and stop you from being able to eat your meal. We advise drinking water at least 30 minutes before or after a meal.

Yes, you can use Mounjaro if you have had your gallbladder removed, however, you must let us know about this alongside any medicines you are taking so we can make sure this is a safe treatment option for you.

No, you should only dispose of the pen if it has been at room temperature for more than 30 days or if it has gone past its expiry date, whichever comes first.

This will vary from person to person however, it is normal for your weight loss to slow down the longer you are using Mounjaro.

Many people notice a big jump in weight decrease during the first month with Mounjaro, and then in the second stage of weight loss you may notice the rate of this loss decreasing. This may be down to many factors, the larger you are it is often easier to lose weight, so once you become a lighter weight, your metabolism will slow down and weight loss will be more gradual.

Don’t be disheartened, getting to this point is great, continue to eat in a calorie deficit and exercise regularly and be patient. According to clinical trials, within a year you can expect to lose up to 20% or more of your starting body weight with Mounjaro.

Another factor which should be considered is that you may also be building muscle at the same time as losing fat, muscle weighs more than fat so you shouldn’t always concentrate on what the scales are saying. A good indicator of weight loss is seeing a difference in your appearance and the way your clothes fit.

Yes, absolutely. You don't have to stay with one pharmacy throughout your treatment with Mounjaro.

If you are considering changing online pharmacies as you’ve found a better supplier for your needs that's fine. You need to inform the new pharmacy in your consultation of your previous treatment and then they can check this against your patient record so you can continue your treatment and won’t have to start again.

When you diet you should aim to eat around 1.2g of protein for every kg of your body weight daily, this will ensure you are consuming a good amount of protein to prevent muscle wastage.

You should eat lean proteins such as eggs, fish, white meat, natural yoghurt and tofu.

There is no ‘best’ time to inject this medicine, it can be taken at any time of the day. It might be worth taking the shot at a time of day you are normally available, such as 6 pm, to avoid forgetting or changing the time of the dose.

Mounjaro can be taken with or without food. Although some people claim they experience acid reflux after the injecting and if this is the case, it might be worth injecting first thing in the morning before you consume any food.

Seeing liquid on the skin after injecting Mounjaro is normal and is commonly referred to as leakage or backflow.

It can be caused by many factors such as injection speed, volume of solution or the angle you insert the needle.

You must ensure that you leave the needle in the skin at least 3 seconds after injection, this should help prevent so much liquid on the skin.

Whether you inject in your abdomen, thigh or arm doesn’t affect the effectiveness of the drug.

It is your personal preference. Some people find that the abdomen is the least painful of the three injection sites, whereas the upper leg allows more visibility for injecting compared to the arm, which is a less visible option.

With some of the older weight loss injections, it was recommended that you change the injection site each time you inject to prevent skin irritation.

You don't have to do this with Mounjaro as it's only used weekly

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro can be known to affect the absorption of oral medicines as it slows your stomach from emptying. This means this medicine may impact how long it takes for codeine to work and how much is in your blood.

You should consult a pharmacist or doctor before taking these medicines together so they can check it’s safe, they may recommend changing your dose or having you take certain tests beforehand.

This all depends on how well you tolerate the dose you are on, if you are taking a strength of Mounjaro, you have no side effects and still losing weight, we advise that you stay on that dose.

On the other hand if you have increased your dose of Mounjaro and you are experiencing unbearable side effects, you may want to consider reducing your dose.

If you have taken a dose of Mounjaro for at least 4 weeks, have no side effects and have stopped experiencing weight loss, you may have hit a weight loss plateau and could consider increasing your dose.

When you request a change of dose our healthcare professionals will consider this and help you make the best and safest decision for you.

While losing weight with Mounjaro there may be a risk of not consuming all of the vitamins you need caused by eating less food. You may want to consider taking a daily multivitamin to ensure you are getting all that you need.

Some people have reported temporary hair loss with weight loss, this can be supported by a daily skin, hair and nails vitamin-containing biotin, zinc and selenium.

You may want to also make sure you are getting enough vitamin B and iron to reduce tiredness caused by your diet.

Any exercise is great but to get the best results from your weight loss journey you should consider alternating different forms of exercise. Such as light aerobatic exercises like walking and brisk walking or jogging and strength training such as lifting weights and doing squats help build muscle and boost your metabolism.

You can take your pen abroad, but you should always keep it in your hand luggage and never in your checked luggage as the pen could freeze and become unusable.

Try and keep unopened pens at a temperature of between 2 - 8 degrees, this could be done with a cool pack while travelling.

An open pen can be kept out of the fridge for 30 days, ideally not be in temperatures higher than 30 degrees.

Yes, up to 1 in 10 people will experience redness, itching and swelling on the injection site. This is normal and these injection site reactions will disappear as your body gets used to the medicine.

If for any reason these reactions become more severe, you should contact your healthcare provider right away as it may be a sign of a more severe allergic reaction.

This depends on your personal preference, as your body fluctuates it isn’t always an accurate representation of your weight to weigh yourself daily. This could lead to anxiety and demotivation.

You can weigh yourself weekly, it may be worth learning which is your best day such as a Friday morning before potentially splurging at the weekend. On the other hand, some people like to weigh themselves every 3 - 4 days to keep motivation throughout their weight loss journey.

The pen should be primed before each dose, this shouldn’t only be done on your first time using the pen. You should read the patient information leaflet for the full Mounjaro dosage instructions.

The pen doesn’t directly cause headaches but reports of people experiencing them after injecting Mounjaro are not uncommon. This medicine can lead to lowered blood sugar and dehydration so its important to drink lots of fluid and manage your blood sugar. You may want to avoid drinking alcohol around the injection day.

To establish whether you qualify for treatment with Mounjaro you need to check your BMI, this can be done through an NHS BMI calculator. You must at least have a BMI of over 30 to get the weight loss pens or a BMI of over 27 with weight-related comorbidities such as diabetes.

Some people have reported experiencing sulphur burps with weight loss injections such as Mounjaro. To prevent them you could consider trying the following:

• Taking over-the-counter antacids
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid foods containing sulphur such as some vegetables and certain meats
• Take probiotics

Mounjaro is known to interact with certain oral medications, including oral birth control and specific diabetes medications such as meglitinides and sulfonylureas.

Make sure you inform the doctors of any medicines you are taking so they can ensure this treatment is safe for you.

Mounjaro has been approved by the NHS for managing type 2 Diabetic patients who meet specific criteria. To find out more about the criteria you can visit diabetes.org.

This medication is not yet available on the NHS for weight loss in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. It was approved for prescribed by the NHS in Scotland in June 2024. Mounjaro is available from Oxford Online Pharmacy via our online doctor service.

You can get Mounjaro for weight loss if you have a BMI over 30 OR a BMI over 27 and you have certain other conditions, like sleep apnoea, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

Mounjaro was approved by the MHRA (the UK medicine regulatory agency) for weight loss in the UK in November 2023. All strengths of Mounjaro are available to buy at Oxford Online Pharmacy.

You can buy Mounjaro for weight loss online in the UK from Oxford Online Pharmacy. Complete an online doctor consultation to get started.

Yes, you can switch from Wegovy to Mounjaro however, you must make sure you don’t use them together.

It is important that you wait at least a week after your last Wegovy injection before you start with Mounjaro.

Mounjaro can be taken a day early although we’d recommend against doing this. One injection of Mounjaro should be taken on the same day each week as recommended by the manufacturer, Eli Lily.

It is ok to change your injection day as long as 3 days have passed since your last dose.

While there are no drug interactions between the two, it is advised that you do not take Mounjaro and Orlistat together. Taking these medicines at the same time could cause severe unwanted side effects.

If you are not satisfied with how your weight loss medication is working for you, get in touch with a trained member of our team who will happily advise you on your options. Do not take Orlistat and Mounjaro together.

Although they both work in a similar way by reducing hunger and cravings, these weight loss injections are different. Mounjaro contains the active ingredient Tirzepatide whereas Wegovy contains the active ingredient Semaglutide. 

For a comparison of the two, you can refer to our dedicated blog article.

While they are both once weekly injections used for weight loss, they are not the same. Ozempic is sold in the USA, produced by Novo Nordisk and contains the active ingredient Semaglutide. Mounjaro has been approved for sale in the UK, it is made by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lily and contains the active ingredient Tirzepatide.

These medicines belong to a group GLP-1 agonists and have both been proven effective when treating weight loss.

Mounjaro 7.5mg is only a stepping dose, which means that it’s not intended to be a maintenance dose. Mounjaro maintenance doses are only the 5mg, 10mg and 15mg injections.

There are 6 different doses of Mounjaro and the dosing schedule is as follows:

• 2.5 mg: For the first 4 weeks
• 5 mg: For at least 4 weeks; can be used as a maintenance dose
• 7.5 mg: For at least 4 weeks
• 10 mg: For at least 4 weeks; can be used as a maintenance dose
• 12.5 mg: For at least 4 weeks
• 15 mg: For at least 4 weeks; this is the maximum maintenance dose

According to studies, Mounjaro is most effective if it is taken continuously for 12 months or longer.

After 12 months, you can also decide whether you will stop treatment or stay on a maintenance dose of Mounjaro such as 5mg, 10mg or 15mg.

You can also stop Mounjaro at any point in your treatment, this is completely up to you. If you stop treatment we advise that you continue to maintain a healthier lifestyle to prevent any unwanted weight gain.

You can speak to a member of our trained team if you have any questions about stopping or continuing your treatment with Mounajro.

With the abundance of online pharmacies available today, finding the best Mounjaro UK price can be time-consuming. To simplify your search, we have compared Mounjaro prices from several popular online pharmacies.

• Oxford Online Pharmacy Mounjaro: from £148.99
• Boots Mounjaro: from £219
• Asda Mounjaro: from £179
• Medexpress Mounjaro: from £149.99
• Habitual Mounjaro: from £199
• Simple Online Pharmacy Mounjaro: from £149.99
• Superdrug Mounjaro: from £215

*These prices are as of 24.06.24 and are subject to change.

From this comparison, Oxford Online Pharmacy offers the lowest price for Mounjaro injections.

At Oxford Online Pharmacy, we continually compare our prices with those of our competitors to ensure you receive the best and most competitive prices online. Additionally, we offer a price match promise: if you find the same product cheaper at another registered online pharmacy, we will match the price. For more details, see our price match promise T&Cs.

If you are looking to see what other people are saying about the Mounjaro Kwikpen you can find a list of Mounjaro trust pilot reviews in one of the tabs at the top of this page.

According to the drugs.com website, Mounjaro has gained a rating of 9.0/10 from their reviews. You can take a look at their report with Mounjaro for weight loss (obesity/overweight) user reviews here.

Another trusted medical source is WebMD with a published list of reviews from real Mounjaro customers, which can be found here.

When deciding which weight loss injection to buy such as Mounajro or Wegovy, you should consider the differences to make an informed decision. The main differences between the two are:

• With Wegovy you should expect to lose between 5% - 15% of your starting body weight compared to 15% - 20% with Mounjaro.
• Mounjaro costs slightly more than Wegovy.
• Mounjaro is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. This means it acts on two different types of receptors in the body that regulate appetite and food intake. The dual action of Mounjaro on GIP and GLP-1 receptors is a novel approach to the treatment of obesity. It's thought that this dual action may offer advantages over GLP-1 receptor agonists alone.
  

For a comparison of the two, you can refer to our dedicated blog article.

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) should start working to suppress your appetite almost immediately, although, this may not be the case for everyone. If you do not feel the effects of Mounjaro straight away this doesn't necessarily mean that it isn't working, everyone is different and the way medicine works for each person can vary.

You should notice a reduced appetite within the first few weeks of taking Mounjaro, if it has been 2 weeks and this isn't the case, please get in touch with a member of our team who can advise you.

When you stop using Mounjaro you will notice your appetite increasing and returning in full within a few weeks. There is a chance that you could regain some of the weight you lost if you haven't made any necessary lifestyle adjustments. Regular exercise and healthy eating are two ways to stay on top of your weight loss and prevent regaining the weight.

There are not any reports of people experiencing withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing the use of Mounjaro. The medicine can take up to 25 days to fully leave your system so any side effects you are experiencing should also go by then.

While hair loss is uncommon with tirzepatide, a small percentage of people have reportedly experienced this. Hair loss on Mounjaro is often temporary and rapid weight loss, calorie restriction, nutrient deficiencies, and psychological stress can be causing factors.

You may want to consider taking hair vitamin supplements such as biotin and zinc while on this medicine to help support healthy hair growth and minimise the chances of loss.

You may notice that your pen looks like it has another dose of Mounjaro after the 4th injection. This is normal and doesn’t mean you are not using the pen properly. This dose isn’t a full dose and a small bit of medication has been put in there for priming the pen before injections.

Once you have taken your final (4th dose), you must discard the pen safely and go onto a new pen.