Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)

Mounjaro UK

Mounjaro UK is an injectable treatment for people with type 2 diabetes who have high blood sugar (blood glucose) levels. It contains the active ingredient tirzepatide. Mounjaro should be taken alongside a diet and exercise plan to reduce blood sugar levels naturally. Mounjaro is usually prescribed if you cannot take metformin, another type 2 diabetes treatment. It can also be used alongside other treatments if they do not control your blood sugar levels. You can only get Mounjaro on prescription.

How Does Mounjaro Work?

Mounjaro contains the active ingredient tirzepatide. It is the first medication that imitates 2 different hormones that can reduce blood sugar. These hormones are:

• Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
• Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)

Both GIP and GLP-1 increase the production of insulin in your body. Insulin is essential for reducing and maintaining blood sugar levels. When injected, Mounjaro can help people with type 2 diabetes to control and manage high blood sugar levels. Mounjaro also increases the time it takes to empty your stomach, which means your blood sugar levels are less likely to spike (get too high). As an added benefit, slowing down the emptying of your stomach makes it easier to feel fuller for longer, which can also help with weight loss.

Mounjaro can also improve the way your body breaks down sugars and fats, leading to weight loss in some patients.

How Long Does It Take For Mounjaro To Work?

Mounjaro should start working immediately, but it may take several weeks until your blood sugar is at a normal level. For weight loss, studies have found that in some cases people who used the largest dose of Mounjaro, 15 milligrams, lost as much as 21% of their body weight.

Side Effects Of Mounjaro?

Mounjaro has some side effects, although not everybody will get them. Very common side effects of Mounjaro include:

• Diarrhoea
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Pain in the stomach
• Bloating
• Indigestion
• Fast pulse
• Constipation