When to start - holiday and side effects?

[honkifyalikebeans]

I have my medication but have a very active holiday in 2 weeks.

Should I start now or wait until after the holiday as I'm worried the side effects might mean I'm rushing to the loo all holiday (and toilets won't be easy to find)

If you get side effects how quickly do they kick in? Would I know in my first week?

We are all different and react differently! My first 2 weeks were fine barring feeling a bit bunged up, metallic taste and raging thirst (water was the only thing to get rid of the taste!). This week (3) I am exhausted and have an explosive stomach! I haven’t read of anyone having side effects that match mine completely.
You really won’t know how your body reacts until you start.

What percentage of people get side effects?

Ah thanks @IReallyNeedThisToWork - that's such a shame, it would be much easier if I could just know but seems not.

I read about 20% is the norm for side effects I think?

@honkifyalikebeans @MadameMassiveSalad I would recommend you read EVERYTHING! Read the ‘continuing mounjaro’ threads, read as many repeats as you can. I would say join some Facebook books groups but most are a complete car crash with people missing the point completely and using meal replacement shakes etc so be very selective if you do!

Yes I've been really surprised at the varying experiences people have had. Some people are fine, others are fine then not!
I've been ok, but I'm due to move up and am apprehensive.

There's a really supportive Mumsnet Facebook group. Ask for the link on the Continuing Mounjaro" thread.