Iconic Global Magazine Iconic Global Magazine is a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle.
Related Articles
A WOMAN has been left devastated after the side effects she suffers due to Mounjaro have left her considering ditching the drug.
Weight loss drugs have soared in popularity over the past year, with many using the jabs to shed pounds and feel confident in their bodies.
2
However, from vomiting to extreme fatigue, some users have to deal with a variety of nasty side effects.
Symone Jade revealed that Mounjaro has changed her life, but that the side effects have gotten so bad, she’s considering quitting the jabs.
“I think this is the end of my Mounjaro journey, and I’m absolutely devastated”, she said, in a video posted to her TikTok channel.
She revealed that she has gone back and forth with her decision to quit Mounjaro, and admitted she hoped the side effects she suffered were caused by something else.
Read more Mounjaro stories
To test her theory, Symone took a four-week break from the jab and revealed that this made her health greatly improve.
When she was taking the jab, Symone often felt faint, nauseous and severely fatigued, but within two weeks, these symptoms had dramatically decreased.
However, determined to carry on with the drug, she restarted it again and noticed that the next day, her heart rate went “through the roof”.
“I’ve had the most severe fatigue I’ve felt in months, I just think I’m going to have to give it up”, she said.
Symone admitted that she doesn’t know how her life will look without the drug, but said she is still committed to losing weight and being healthy.
She revealed she is planning on starting a calorie deficit, and may switch to WeGovy, the cheaper alternative to Mounjaro.
Her video, posted under the username @symone.loves has likely left many intrigued, as it has racked up over 99,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts, with many also sharing scary side effects.
One person said: “I’m currently bed ridden since Saturday after my jab of Mounjaro.
“I can’t eat or barely drink and on loo every half hour or so.
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).
“Never felt so unwell. Pray it wears off soon and never taking it again!”
A second person said: “I’ve been on Mounjaro now for 3 weeks, and now I’ve found 2 lumps in my neck.
“Obviously, I’m going to get them checked by the doctor but now I’m debating coming off of it.”
A third person said: “I have a heart condition and the palpitations and ectopics on Mounjaro were something else.
“I lasted 3 weeks and then came off it.”
