A WOMAN has shared the incredible results of her weight loss journey after shedding four stone in six months with Mounjaro.
Jade, from the UK, took to social media sharing her amazing results with the .
Jade had lost over stone when she shared her video
She shared her top tips on getting over Mounjaro side effects
In the clip, she shared before and after images of her and she clearly looked much happier with her
But Jade said it wasn’t always easy and she suffered from multiple side effects from Mounjaro.
She wrote: “My tips to manage the most common Mounjaro side effects.
“From my experience during my first six months on Mounjaro after losing over 4 stone.”
Jade admitted she did suffer fromand revealed peppermint tea was helpful to stop them.
She also recommended manuka honey and drinking lots of water while avoiding carbonated drinks which made the side effect worse.
The Mounjaro user also suffered with fatigue while on the drug and shared how she combatted it.
She said walking helped get her levels up as well as drinking electrolytes and ensuring you are eating enough.
Jade recommended reducing your caffeine intake as well.
For heartburn, she suggested eating ginger, licorice supplements, chewing gum and reducing alcohol intake.
For nausea, Jade recommended avoiding high sugar food, drinking plenty of water and adding ginger to your diet.
The clip soon went viral on her TikTok account @ the.jade.edit with over 80k views and 1,100 likes.
People were quick to thank JAde for her tips in the comments section.
One person wrote: “Love this.”
How to take Mounjaro safely
IF you're thinking of starting Mounjaro, here's everything you need to be aware of to ensure you use it safely.
Consult your doctor first
- Discuss your medical history with a GP, especially if you have: thyroid issues, pancreatitis history, gastrointestinal disorders and kidney or liver issues.
Start a low dose and increase slowly
- Starting dose is usually 2.5 mg once weekly, injected under the skin.
- Typical progression: 2.5 mg → 5 mg → 7.5 mg → up to 15 mg weekly (in 2.5 mg increments every four weeks, as tolerated).
Administer it properly
- Inject once a week, same day each week, with or without food.
- Inject subcutaneously in stomach, thigh, or upper arm and rotate injection sites weekly.
Watch for side effects
- Common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, decreased appetite and fatigue.
- Seek medical help if you experience any of the following serious side effects: signs of pancreatitis (severe stomach pain), allergic reactions and kidney problems (low urine output, swelling).
Another commented: “Smashing it hun, and great tips!”
“Peppermint tea has fixed so many side effects for me!” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Great tips!”
