Anybody taking Mounjaro ?

How is it working out for you ?

My Mother has had a phone call from someone described as a Doctors Assistant (a role I'd never heard of in the UK) asking if she'd like to be part of a weight loss program taking it.

She said she wanted to discuss it with her family first.

All sounded a bit odd to me when she told me about it so I did a bit of research.

Some of the listed side effects were disturbing.
Especially for a patient in their early 80's with other health conditions.

But, in the interest of information gathering (Since she doesn't know anyone with similar conditions to her own to ask) thought I'd ask here.

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Musicman · 61-69, M

First off I would call your doctor directly. I have never heard of them calling you asking if you would be interested in anything. Make sure it's not a scam artist trying to get something from you. My wife is getting set to take it.

Picklebobble2 · 61-69, M

@Musicman Well that was warning sign #1 for me.

I rang the surgery and asked if this was officiall diagnoses recommended specifically for my mother or something considered fairly generic their GP's were being asked to push ?

According to the Practice Manager it's being recommended for most patients whose BMI is above 15.

Which according to NHS stats is 2/3 of the population !

Alarm bells are ringing.
Especially when you consider it can exacerbate existing problems and has something of a reputation for causing severe anxiety among many who take it.

Musicman · 61-69, M

@Picklebobble2 Sounds like you should avoid it then. If you're doctor didn't prescribe it I wouldn't call those people back.

Picklebobble2 · 61-69, M

@Musicman Amazing how the word 'paranoia' is banded about the minute you question the logic or motive behind something 'recommended' by the medical profession.

Musicman · 61-69, M

@Picklebobble2 If your doctor recommends it and is administering it and watching over you I am fine with it. If it's someone calling out of the blue trying to scam you I would avoid it.