Have you been considering medicated weight loss? Ask the MedExpress experts your questions!

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The demand for online pharmacies is growing, offering great convenience for busy mums and those looking for a safe, clinically supervised treatment journey. However, the volume of information around this topic can seem overwhelming and many are unsure where to start or who to trust.

So if you’ve been considering starting your weight loss journey with the support of medication, we’re working with MedExpress to give you the opportunity to have your questions answered by behavioural neuroscientist Dr Sophie Dix, and GP Dr Kavir Matharu.

Just pop your questions in the thread below and the MedExpress experts will be online next month to respond. Everyone who shares their questions by 2nd July will be in with a chance to win a £200 voucher (T&Cs).

About Sophie:
Dr Sophie Dix is a behavioural neuroscientist. Working within the pharmaceutical industry, the charity sector and health technology, she has spent the last 25 years dedicated to understanding how to manage and treat conditions affecting the mind and body. Sophie is passionate about evidence and ensuring that those affected by illness have access to the right treatment at the right time.

About Kavir
Dr Kavir Matharu is a GP working in the NHS and Health Tech. She has had a varied career so far, working in Healthcare Consulting, Health Education Reform and Policy work, and has had experience in various different medical specialties throughout her training. Kavir enjoys providing holistic and proactive care, and is particularly passionate about empowering patients through patient education.

Why did you advise a poster on here to purchase needles and self inject because you'd forgetten to send the usual capped method and told her it would be quicker as you were running low on stock?

Said poster apparently injected twice the amount needed, not realising what she was doing.

When should the injections stop and how should we modify our approach when they do?

Are there any answers?

What are the concerns about mounjaro and thyroid cancer? I've not had thyroid cancer but did have a large thyroid goitre that was removed, along with a big chunk of my thyroid. Not on any medication for it and no issues since (20+ years ago). Is mounjaro safe for me? I hope so!

What are your views on patients with rapid weight loss?
I understand that the first month there may be a fast loss, but when Patients continue to lose a stone or more after the first month, this does not seem healthy or sustainable.
How, or even, do you counsel and support patients in this situation?

I’ve been dithering over going down the Mounjaro route for a few months now as I know a couple of people who have had success using it.

I have concerns though, and that’s why I can’t make my mind up. My questions are:

1. Does everyone have to increase doses? Why do the doses go up, do the lower doses stop working?
2. Side effects, can you be honest about what to expect. I’ve read a lot of conflicting information and it is very confusing.
3. What about maintenance? Once at a normal BMI, is it possible to access Mounjaro again if your weight starts to go back up but you aren’t at an unhealthy BMI?
4. Is there statistics on impact on health of using this drug,I’ve read about possible increased risk of pancreas problems and thyroid cancer

I’ve seen some people on social media complain about hie sever the nausea is whilst taking mounjaro. Are there any recommendations about what you should and shouldn’t eat the control this?

Can you use Mounjaro f you have diverticuloses?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14845237/deadly-risks-mounjaro-experts-warning-rollout.html

Yes, it's from the Daily Fail, I acknowledge, but the research is interesting.

But neither of those risks are specific to Mounjaro? All sorts of drugs increase your chances of developing pancreatitis, including statins. And your biggest risk increase for biliary is obesity and a high-fat diet!

I hate this kind of click bait writing.

They're not specific to Mounjaro, but they are related to weight loss drugs in general. Also, this whole thread is click bait for MedExpress!

What are the effects of these long term? As a relatively new drug i am very worried about the effects on body over a long period

What is your best tip for maintaining after getting to your goal weight - and is it possible/healthy to be on a 2.5 dose indefinitely ?

Does the medication help with loosing the internal fat around your organs as well as the external fat ?

I have ms and am on a million meds…could I safely take these jabs? Thanks

Is maintenance dosing likely to be prescribed more in the future?

There are so many success stories about people who have lost half of their body weight and are healthier, fitter and will have less long term health problems should they maintain their weight and not fall into bad eating habits again - how would you support members long term to keep the weight off, once they have stopped with the WLI ?
And if they do become overweight - can this work for a second time ?

Same, estrogen breast cancer 4 years ago. I know fat makes estrogen and get I am still obese. Would it suit me?

Can I buy a 7.5ml dose (after 8 weeks) and take 3.75 per week - to make the medication cheaper for me - but still one where I am loosing - I will always keep in the fridge.

What can I do in advance to minimise the side effects (suphur burps, and stomach issues) ?

I want to continue with my WLI's, but want to enjoy my holidays, being on 2.5 would it be ok to take 2 weeks off in the summer and continue once I return, I intend to eat well, and still exercise, but don't think I can keep my container cool enough for the 2 weeks I am away - any thoughts on this ?

Hi Given your specialisms I would be interested to know what holistic and behavioural care/support/treatment you recommend alongside medicated weight loss to optimise for the longest term benefit?

Hi Other than consistency in taking medication what characteristics and behaviours make a patient more likely to achieve successful long term weight loss?

Will you ever make a jab that doesn’t make me puke over and over? I just had to stop taking the stuff I got from you guys as it made me so sick