A MOTHER has candidly opened up on her “disgusting” Mounjaro side effects.
Not only has she dealt with bad breath that smells like sewage and “rotten” burps, but she’s also been farting non-stop too.
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Posting on social media moments before a meeting at her child‘s school, Stacey, who is currently “on a mission to fight flab to fab,” revealed all on her side effects.
The content creator filmed herself in her car as she said: “Mounjaro update from me – I’m on my fifth jab, really bad side effects on this one.
“I’m not even lying, my a** sounds like a lawn mower, I can’t stop farting.
“My breath smells like sewage and the rotten eggy burps are absolutely disgusting.
“All I can taste is fermented eggs – I mean, I’ve never eaten f*****g fermented eggs in my life, but I can imagine what they taste like with these eggy burps.”
Sulphur burps, also known as “eggy burps” are a rotten and embarrassing side effect of taking weight loss injections.
Many fat jab users have complained about the foul-smelling “grim” burps, which are caused by delayed gastric emptying.
Not only this, but Stacey claimed that since taking her fifth Mounjaro injection, she has also been battling with constant wind, which many others on Mounjaro have also complained about.
She continued: “To top it off, I’ve got to go in and have a meeting with the teacher, and all I’m doing is farting.
“She’s gonna think it’s a f*****g chainsaw coming up behind me or something.
“I just hope I can hold the fart in, I really am.
“At the moment, all I’m doing is [farting]. It sounds like a mobile phone vibrating.
Everything you need to know about fat jabs
Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases.
Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK.
Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market.
Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year.
How do they work?
The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight.
They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients’ sugar levels are too high.
Can I get them?
NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics.
Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure.
GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss.
Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk.
Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health.
Are there any risks?
Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild.
Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: “One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.”
Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia.
Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients’ mental health.
Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines.
“God help me. Pray that I can keep my f*****g fart explosion in and my eggy burps.”
In a bid to control her smelly breath, she added: “I’m chomping Polos so my breath ain’t that bad – send help, please.”
Social media users react
Stacey’s hilariously honest TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @19mummylove, has clearly left many totally stunned, as it has quickly racked up 39,200 views, 629 likes and 210 comments.
And it appears that Stacey isn’t the only one to have been dealing with the unfortunate side effects, as numerous other Mounjaro users eagerly raced to the comments to share all.
One person said: “I have egg burps, I have to stay home [as] they are so bad.”
My breath smells like sewage and the rotten eggy burps are absolutely disgusting. All I can taste is fermented eggs
Stacey
Another added: “I’m the opposite, since Mounjaro I can’t fart! Maybe once every couple of days!”
A third commented: “Mine are so bad, people at work keep asking who’s farted.”
At the same time, someone else admitted: “I feel you, I have been the same.”
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There’s a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
Meanwhile, many were left in hysterics by Stacey’s confession and laughed: “This made my day.”
A second chimed in: “I’m not sure whether to be shocked or laughing my head off.”
Whilst another beamed: “This made me chuckle.”
Behind the Mounjaro hype
Not only have many battled gross side effects since using Mounjaro, but last year it was revealed that Scots nurse Susan McGowan, 58, died after taking low-dose injections of the fat jabs over a fortnight.
A probe also found that nearly 400 people have gone to hospital after taking weight loss drugs.
If anyone is experiencing side effects when taking any Lilly medicine, they should talk to their doctor or other healthcare professional
Lilly UK
While common side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, doctors say they have also seen “life-threatening complications”, including seizures, bowel obstruction and inflammation of the pancreas.
The makers of Mounjaro, Lilly UK, said patient safety is its “top priority”.
Lilly UK stressed: “Regulatory agencies conduct extensive independent assessments of the benefits and risks of every new medicine and Lilly is committed to continually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting safety data.
“If anyone is experiencing side effects when taking any Lilly medicine, they should talk to their doctor or other healthcare professional.”
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