Started Mounjaro today and already wondering whether to stop

[Elizabeth0712]

Oh god so I took Mounjaro today for the first time and I’m regretting it already. I just feel really nervous about putting something in my body. My friend has said you cannot drink alcohol on it and it stays in your system for 30 days after taking it. I will definitely want to drink wine on holiday in August with no restrictions or anxiety of how many glasses I’m having! Now I’m regretting starting it and thinking of just stopping after that one dose and losing weight the old fashioned way. Exercise and eating less. God I’m annoyed I even thought it was a good idea!
has anyone else done the same, am I just panicking? Am I over reacting 🥴🥴🥴

I’m on it and had no issues. I drink socially, wasn’t aware of any restrictions / dont think there are any?? If it doesn’t work for you then don’t take it again. If it does, great!

Honestly, it's day one, you're fine! You can drink on it.

Calm down, it’s the best thing ever and you’ll be fine.

I lost 6 stone on it. It absolutely changed my life. I’m in a running club, about to do my first half-marathon, have a whole new wardrobe, look and feel fantastic. Best money I’ve ever spent.

I’m guessing the old-fashioned way hasn’t worked for you up until now, so what would make it work this time?

Me and dh on it and both lost stones. No ill effects at all. We still eat what we like and drink what we like 👍🏻 including alcohol. It’s just given us the power to say “no” to the nibbling and snacking and general over eating. It’s bloody marvellous 🤩

Your over thinking.. been on ot nearly 2 years and still drink. Still eat chocolate still have kebabs.
But.. I eat healthy foods mainly and within my calories. I just dont fancy half the bad stuff anymore, can walk down the cake isle in tesco and just not want any of it, but I can eat it. I was at a birthday party (for a child) had a small piece of birthday cake, before mounjaro I would of been in the cupcakes and sweets all day..

You may find you just dont fancy alcohol but if ypu dont fancy it you wont feel your missing out..

Ive had no ill effect from drinking , just I know when to stop.

You have obviously chosen this as you wanted it, give it time to work its magic and see how you feel.

Stop panicking op. I’ve been on it for 2 years and have lost over 6 stones. Just skip your dose the week of your holiday in August and enjoy it.

It put me right off alcohol, I just didn’t fancy it at all. Apparently many users have the same side effect.

Stop panicking, take it slowly and just monitor your progress. Good luck.

Re what you're putting into your body. Alcohol is a systemic and cellular toxin + a group 1 carcinogen. Mounjaro, in comparison, is significantly safer 👍

I’ve been on it three years. You can get a bit of diarrhoea if you eat a lot of rubbish and possibly too much alcohol but it’s not a big deal

It all sounds like you've had great success with it, well done all. I'm about to start (Wegovey). Has anyone here stopped taking it and managed to kept the weight off?

I'm pretty active (exercise several times a week and lift weights) but not had much success with diets. Menopause and medication did a number on me. Thanks.

Honestly it has changed my life. I now weigh 9 stone - was 14 just over a year ago. Putting on my size 10 shorts this morning was the best feeling ever.

Did your doctor not advise you? Of course you can drink alcohol!

Please don't just take "something your friend says" as gospel.

Probably a Wegovy thread would be a better place to ask this question.

ETA - maybe this one - https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5537335-anyone-starting-wegovy-in-june?page=14

Your friend has confused “can’t with “won’t” drink alcohol. Most people find they lose interest in drinking as much as they do eating, Absolutely doesn’t mean you can’t have alcohol though

Exactly - do some online research before listening to your friend.

I’ve been on it for nearly 2 years and have no problem drinking alcohol.

I’m also slim and no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure

I prefer injecting mj to having to take pills of diabetes and blood pressure

I still have to exercise and eat less though - mj doesn’t melt the fat away.

Thanks everyone for all your replies, I feel much calmer about it now. My tummy have been sore and I’ve been feeling nauseous but I’ve read that’s a common side effect. I’m going to try and breathe and see how it goes. Like you all said it’s only day 1, today being day 2. X

Sore tummy and nausea are perfectly normal side effects and they do settle down. Drink plenty of water, eat a healthy diet, prioritise protein and avoid rich fatty spicy foods and you will be fine op. It is scary at first as you don’t know what to expect but there’s loads of support on here. Don’t be tempted to rush up the doses. I stayed on 2.5mg for four months and lost weight. 2 years in and I’m still only on 8-8.5mg. You only need the higher doses if the lower ones aren’t doing their job.

I had the shits something chronic when I first started. To be fair, my timing wasn’t great as I went to Morocco for a week 😆 But I’ve been in it for over a year now and zero side effects since. Your body will just be adapting. Good luck!

You’ll be fine and would it really be the end of the world if it turned you off alcohol? It’s scientifically proven to be incredibly catastrophic for our health especially in women, reducing intake is always a good thing. By August you’ll have lots a few pounds and feel fabulous. Remember healthy food choices, plenty of protein, vegetables and fruit. Consider a good multivitamin if you’re not already taking and drink plenty of water every day.

Me and hubby are both on it and still drink. We eat what we fancy, but we no longer snack and we eat much smaller portions now.

On jab day and maybe a day or so after, I tend to drink protein shakes as I feel a bit nauseous.

Were both almost 2 stone down from beginning of May and we've had 2 weeks away all inclusive.

Good luck OP, you won't regret it.

Do you suffer anxiety op?

did you not try to lose the weight without it first ?

Yes I do suffer with anxiety and always have done, it’s something I do struggle with. In terms of trying to lose weight I have been trying but now thinking did I try hard enough. I’ve crept up to a 16 and usually a 12. I’m 40 and even though that sounds early for perimenopause I’ve seen a massive shift in things for a while now, weight, mental health etc so wondering if that’s played a part