Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Weight Management Consultation

Side Effects and Safety Information

Like all prescription medicines, Mounjaro (tirzepatide) can cause side effects. The type and severity of side effects vary between individuals, and some are more common when treatment is first started or when the dose is increased.

Common Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects are gastrointestinal and may include:

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Abdominal pain or discomfort

• Indigestion

• Bloating

• Reduced appetite

These effects are often mild to moderate and may improve over time.

If symptoms are persistent, worsening or make it difficult to eat or drink normally, medical advice should be sought.

Potentially Serious Side Effects

Less common but potentially serious problems can occur.

These may include:

• Pancreatitis: Severe and persistent abdominal pain, particularly if it spreads to the back, requires urgent medical assessment.

• Severe dehydration: Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea can lead to dehydration and may affect kidney function.

• Low blood sugar: The risk can increase when tirzepatide is used together with insulin or certain other diabetes medicines.

• Serious allergic reaction: Difficulty breathing or significant swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat requires emergency medical attention.

• Gallbladder problems: Gallstones and other gallbladder conditions can occur in some patients.

Who May Need Additional Assessment?

Before prescribing tirzepatide, a doctor should review your medical history, current medicines and other factors that may affect whether treatment is appropriate.

Additional consideration may be needed if you:

• Have previously had pancreatitis

• Have significant gastrointestinal problems

• Use insulin or medicines that can cause low blood sugar

• Have kidney problems or an increased risk of dehydration

• Have gallbladder disease

• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Have other medical conditions that may affect treatment

A previous history of pancreatitis does not automatically mean that treatment cannot be considered, but it may require additional medical assessment.

Managing Common Side Effects

Depending on the symptoms, measures that may help include:

• Eating smaller meals

• Eating slowly and stopping when comfortably full

• Maintaining adequate hydration

• Avoiding unusually large or high-fat meals if these worsen symptoms

• Following the dosing schedule provided by your doctor

Do not change your prescribed dose based on general online information. Speak with the treating doctor if side effects are persistent, worsening or difficult to manage.

Medical Review and Follow-Up

If Mounjaro is prescribed, follow-up may be recommended to assess:

• How well the treatment is tolerated

• Changes in weight and relevant health measures

• Any side effects

• Whether the current dose remains appropriate

• Whether treatment should be continued, adjusted or changed

The type and frequency of follow-up depend on the individual patient and their medical circumstances.

Important Information

Mounjaro is a prescription-only medicine.

Mobidoctor provides medical consultations and does not sell or dispense Mounjaro or any other medicine. Any decision to prescribe, change or continue treatment is made solely by the treating doctor following an individual medical assessment.