A WOMAN who lost 5 stone on Mounjaro has shared her biggest regret.
Freya, from the UK, was forced to stop the weight loss jab cold turkey, and it’s been her biggest regret.
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Taking to social media, she shared a clip of herself eating a burger, as she revealed the hunger pangs were worse than ever.
Freya said: “Take this as a sign to NEVER go cold turkey from Mounjaro.
“I would have done very sinister things for this burger, my hunger is out of control.
“I want to punch everyone that is not food in the face.”
In the comments, Freya revealed that she was supposed to come off the drug gradually, but a mix up with her dosage meant she had to stop for a few weeks.
She revealed she had been off the drug for two weeks, and after a week and a half, her hunger cues were ‘intense’.
Freya added: “I’m supposed to be doing it gradually, the cold turkey wasn’t a choice trust me, it’s been hell!”
Fortunately, Freya had picked up lots of healthy lifestyle habits while on Mounjaro, which meant she was still losing weight.
“I do go to the gym very frequently so luckily I still have this outlet!” she explained.
“It’s just dropping from a high dose to nothing that’s made it hit so hard I think.”
According to Asda’s online doctor, a sudden stop in Mounjaro can cause hormone changes that make hunger pangs worse.
“When you stop using Mounjaro, your body experiences a shift in these hormonal signals which can lead to increased hunger and food cravings,” they say.
“For these reasons, many people find it challenging to maintain their weight loss when they stop their medication.”
SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS
The clip posted to her TikTok account @freyatheblondieee went viral with over 3 million views and 57k likes.
Plenty of people took to the comments, saying they suffered from similar experiences.
One person wrote: “I ate a family-sized trifle last night because of this.”
Another commented: “Been off it 3 days and I’m already defo eating more. But this is where willpower will come in. I’ll never be the 26 stone that I was last year.”
“I thought enough is enough, I’m not paying £200 anymore.. I regret it now ordered maccies at midnight after having dinner,” penned a third.
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).
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I came off it cold turkey 6 weeks ago, it’s been awful!!!! The hunger is next level! I’ve ordered it again, I need the help!”
“I gained double what I lost. Be careful,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “I agree nothing was hitting the spot for me kept eating and eating.”
