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I’m looking for some feedback from other Mounjaro users. Currently taking 5 mg weekly, on month 3. I have had positive results in blood sugar, A1C decline and weight loss, however in the last few weeks I have had increasing sulfur burps, pass a lot of gas and have lower abdominal pain. I don’t move my bowels as frequently as I used to either (figured that was due to less food intake). Has anyone else encountered the central lower abdominal pain? I often think it’s gas related, but it’s starting to make me concerned that it’s something more. What experiences do others have?

I started Ozempic on July 24, it is now Oct 1 and I have only lost 8 pounds. I try to stay under 1,200 calories a day and I walk about 10,000 steps. My dose was 0.25 mg which is 10 units or 0.1 ML. Tomorrow, I start my 0.50 mg which is 20 units or 0.2 ML. My question is: Is it normal to lose only 8 pounds in 2 months? ## I've been on Ozempic for 4 months and I've only lost 10 pounds. I was just at my doctor's and she was well pleased, she said it's best to lose it slowly. I'm not as pleased though, of course I'm impatient from hearing of all the ones dropping weight left and right! Maybe it will come to me soon enough, I don't want to give up. Just hold on!

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Does anyone have experience with Wegovy side effects (e.g. diarrhea), how long they last, etc? ## Diarrhea is listed by the FDA as a very common side effect of Wegovy, along with headache, dizziness, bloating, and heartburn. Ref: Medline Plus Wegovy Side effects typically hit their peak at around 4 to 6 weeks, after starting a medication at a steady dose, then taper off in severity. Has anyone else that's been taking this medication experienced side effects? ## I think the diarrhea is happening less. That may be because I eat almost nothing. I’m afraid if I eat regular meals I will poop and throw up. ## The diarrhea went away until I moved up to 1.7. Now it is severe. Will eating any carbs or sugar make the diarrhea worse? ## I am having most of the side effects we were warned...

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This is my 4th month on Mounjaro and my 1st month on the 7.5 mg. My A1C is 5.7, down from 10. It is working great but the side effects from the 7.5 mg are rough. Extreme nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. My doctor wants me to increase to 10 mg but I can barely handle the 7.5 mg. Has anyone else experienced these side effects and do they eventually go away? ## I am just ending the 7.5mg injections as well and the side effects (nausea, vomiting, and extreme diarrhea) have me basically incapacitated! I’m down only 14 lbs (thought I would have been down more by now). I don’t think I can continue with a higher dosage. ## This is my first month (2nd week) taking 5mg of Mounjaro. Still nauseous on day 4, but better than days 1-3. My main concern is some itching in my mouth. No swellin...

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I was on ozempic for 1 year and lost 50+ lbs but came to a plateau so started mounjaro and have been on for about 18 weeks and no weight loss at all. I'm on 10 mg dosage now and have been for 6 weeks and no results. Am I the only one its not working for? Frustrated to say the least. ## I've done exactly the same thing even on the highest dosage of mounjaro and it's not working for me either.

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Has anyone experienced skin sensitivity while on Wegovy? My skin feels like I have a sunburn. It's not hot, but feels real tight and hurts when touched or clothing moves or anything. No rash. Wegovy is the only new thing but it didn't happen til I had been taking it for 6 or 7 weeks. ## Yes! I am experiencing this also. Skin feels so sensitive, burning, sore to touch, clothes and touch uncomfortable. Did not start until higher dosages. ## I can't find anything listing this as a known side effect. Are either of you on any other medications? Have you consulted your respective doctors? The FDA lists the typical Wegovy side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn. Ref: Wegovy Information ## I am not taking any other medications. I did f...

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Hello. I just recently started ozempic I'm type 2 diabetic and am overweight I've worked up to the .5 dose 2 more weeks I'll be on 1.0 is there anyone out there with any experience with this drug? At first I thought I was allergic as I broke out in a rash I thought was poison sumac, but not so sure now. And my bathroom habits have seriously changed from once every morning to several times a day. Any input would be greatly appreciated ## Hello, James! How are you doing? Ozempic contains the active ingredient Semaglutide, it used to treat type 2 diabetes. Its typical side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, as well as the risk of some serious possible side effects, like pancreatic inflammation, and kidney problems, though they are very rare. The medication info...

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My wife just accidentally injected her thumb. She called her pharmacist, who told her to call Monjaro, who told her this has never happened before, and had no advice. What should we do? Other than hanging around ER.

Gimalxina-500mg, Reg. No. 122M93SSA lV Red and white capsule ## WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR THIS GIMALXINA AMOXICILINA & HOW DO YOU TAKE IT? ## How do you take amoxicilina red and white ## what is the dosage for this? ## Does Gimalxina amoxocilina contain any ingredients that could change the results of of fasting blood glucose test? ## Can you take this medication for a vaginal bacteria? ## I took it this morning for vaginal bacteria. I don't know if I was supposed to since it came from mexico but it did help me feel a lot better. ## What is the correct dosage and age requirement for this medicine? ## This brand of drug is listed as a complete fraud that does not contain any antibiotic substances. It is on the complaint list of phony drugs sold in Mexico to unsuspecting touris...

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Well, I have been on Jardiance for 4 months now. I have lost 42 pounds. I have reduced meds. But I have to say, I am peeing every hour, and am fairly incontinent. I also have a funny ashy taste in my mouth. Is there anybody else out there on this stuff? ## Hello, Rebecca! How are you? I'm sorry about the side effects that you're experiencing. As listed by the FDA, Jardiance is used to treat type 2 diabetes and help boost weight loss. The increased urination is normal, that's how the medication eliminated the excess sugars from the body, other side effects may include nausea, hypotension, UTIs and hypoglycemia. What dosage are you on? You may need an adjustment, if it's pushing you to the point where you are experiencing incontinence. ## I go back to the doctor next week....

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I have been on Mounjaro for about six months. I culminated at 10mg per week, then due to severe constipation and swollen lymph nodes and a swollen throat with difficulty swallowing I have quit. I have been off for about a week and a half, and the symptoms aren’t subsiding.

I started Ozempic in October 2021. I was 209 pounds. I am now 134 pounds. I first started taking Ozempic .25 mg for 3 weeks. I really didn’t lose that much weight and no s/e. I was still a little hungry then I was increased to .50 mg. My appetite started to decrease, and I did that for 3 weeks. Then I started the regular dose of 1 mg, my appetite definitely decreased. I started doing portion control. Eat 1/2 wait 20 min. I never wanted more. I always say to myself: you can eat anything .. just eat small amount .. wait 20 min .. still hungry .. you eat .. not you don’t. I never did. There are many times I had no or little appetite. I also learned you better eat because I passed out twice low blood sugar (I’m not Diabetic; I just needed to eat). I always drink a lot of w...

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My wife has been taking Ozempic for a while and has lost about 60 lbs. She sometimes stops after work for drinks with friends. Recently she got really drunk suddenly and got into a car accident. Has anyone had a similar experience? I think I know why some people go from tipsy to drunk really quickly. Any comments?

In January 2013 - I recently purchased a subscription to the Health Sciences Institute (HSI) newsletter and got the book "Miracles from the Vault." I scoured the pages to find DBX-13 which they advertised as the diabetes miracle cure, and couldn't find it anywhere. I called HSI, and after three attempts and by threatening to take them to court for false advertising, a response finally came by email. DBX-13 is called X-Cravings. But get this... it is no longer being manufactured. X-Cravings appears to be a formula to help you stop craving food... a diet product... and I guess they apparently felt this would help you lose weight which would help your diabetes. I placed a call to the manufacturer of X-Cravings, Nutricology. Tel: (800)545-9960 who claims they don't know that...

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I am on 5mg of Mounjaro and I get these really bad burps that stink and so much gas I pass wind and burp all night. Painful amounts of gas! Any help with how to get the burps and gas to stop? I have tried Nexium and Gas-X, neither has helped. ## How long have you been taking it? While the FDA does warn that these can be common side effects of Mounjaro, along with nausea, dizziness, fever, and bloating, most side effects will improve with time, as your body gets used to a new medication, but that may take 4 to 5 weeks. Ref: Mounjaro Information ## I have been taking Monjaro for over a year with no problems and now the horrible burps and gas. I have been taking pepto bismal… it helps a little

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Can anyone tell me what the typical price is for Tresiba Flextouch 200 units/mL? ## One box containing 5 insulin kwickpens of Tresiba cost me over $700.00. It is the best for long-acting insulin injections. There is only one cheaper version of this medication, and it's called Lantis Solostar kwickpens. It cost almost half the price as Tresiba and is only in your system for 24 hours. However, Tresiba last up to 42 hours.

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I am an 82-year-old man and have had type 2 diabetes since 2012. My diabetes is currently under control. Recently, my physician prescribed SITARA DM (sitagliptin 100 mg, dapagliflozin 10 mg, and metformin 1000 mg). I have been informed that dapagliflozin affects the kidneys, and in the long run, ketoacidosis may occur. As a result, I am concerned about taking this combination. Could you kindly advise me?

I am seven weeks in the program and I haven't lost an ounce of weight. I take the medication exactly when I'm supposed to. Every Saturday about the same time. Some of the comments I have read indicate that weight loss begins much earlier in the program. What are others experiencing? What am I doing wrong?

I tried the 12.5 Mounjaro and got so sick. Had horrible headache, nauseous, stomach hurting and constipated to the point I had to have an enema! I tried it again to see if it was a fluke. Nope, same symptoms! I didn't have any of these symptoms on the lower doses except constipated but I usually had BM after a week.

I'm having joint pain in my hands and toes while on Mounjaro. It started 3 days after the first 2.5mg injection. The skin feels tender in these areas as well. Is anyone having this issue? ## The medication guide for MOUNJARO does not specifically mention joint pain in the hands and toes as a known side effect. However, it's important to note that individual responses to medications can vary, and some side effects may not be listed or fully understood. Joint pain may be associated with type 2 diabetes. While joint pain is not a direct symptom of diabetes itself, it can occur as a result of various factors related to the condition. Here are a few potential reasons why joint pain may be experienced by individuals with type 2 diabetes: 1. Inflammation: Diabetes can contribute to sys...

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