UK
Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
Introducing expert support for your personal weight loss journey. HANX now offers two clinically proven ... Read more
Introducing expert support for your personal weight loss journey. HANX now offers two clinically proven GLP-1 medications, Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), that are shown to be the most effective solution for helping you lose weight. With FREE nutritional advice, movement plans and medically backed resources to help you make healthier choices and move your body regularly.
Less
FAQs
Mounjaro is the brand name for a medication called tirzepatide. It is used for weight loss, alonside a balanced diet and exercise. Mounjaro comes as a pre-filled injector pen, which is used weekly. You can inject yourself under the skin in the upper arms, stomach (5cm away from the belly button) or thigh.
Mounjaro works by mimicking the action of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone, which regulates your appetite. It also mimics another hormone that regulates appetite: glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). GLP-1 works in your brian to regulate your appetite, meaning these medications increase feelings of fullness and reduce feelings of hunger. It also reduces blood sugar, by promoting the release of insulin when blood sugar levels are high. Ultimately, this results in reduced appetite, feeling fuller, and reduced blood sugar levels, all of which contribute to weight loss.
Clinical studies have shown that people can lose up to 22.5% of their weight when taking Mounjaro.
Everybody is different. Studies show that most people start to see results within the first month of use*, but it can take up to around month 2-3 following starting your prescribed medication, alongside following nutritional and movement guides.
Make sure you read the Instructions for Use that come with your medication. Mounjaro is designed to be taken via an easy-to-use injection pen. You inject your GLP-1 medication pen under your skin, in your upper arm, stomach (keeping 5cm away from the belly button) and front of thigh, on the same day every week. Find out more at www.hanxofficial.com/GLP1-how-to-inject on how to inject safely and effectively.
Your Mounjaro injection pen has 4 doses, meaning it can be disposed of after one month (4 uses).
You can inject your medication under the skin (subcutaneously) in these three injection sites: your upper arm, stomach (keeping 5cm away from the belly button) and front of your thigh. Make sure to rotate the injection site each time you use your injection pen to decrease chances of reactions e.g. tenderness.
Once a week, on the same day each week. Make a note in your diary at a time that makes it easier to remember. You can take Mounjaro at any time of the day, with or without food, though some people find that taking it around mealtimes can reduce potential nausea.
The injection pen will click twice and will take around 10 seconds to administer. The first click means the injection has started, and the second click means that the injection is complete. Make sure you read the Instructions for Use included with your pen.
Before your first use, store your injection pens in a refrigerator (2° C to 8° C) (making sure to keep away from the cooling element). After your first use, store below 30° C or, preferably, in a refrigerator (2° C to 8° C). Do not freeze Mounjaro and do not use your medication if it has been frozen. When the pen is not in use, make sure to keep the pen cap on. Do not expose the pen to direct sunlight.
As with all medications, there are potential side effects when taking Mounjaro. The most include nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and stomach (abdominal) pain. For anything urgent, please call 999 or attend A&E. Otherwise, make sure you talk to your prescriber about anything that bothers you, or doesn’t go away. Please contact hello@hanx.co.uk and we will raise your concerns with the prescribing team.
If you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose of Mounjaro is due within 96 hours (4 days), then do NOT take the missed dose of Mounjaro, and simply resume on your scheduled day of the week. However, if you are not due your next Mounjaro dose in the next 96 hours (4 days), and have realised you've missed a dose of Mounjaro, then administer the missed dose as soon as possible. o not take 2 doses of Mounjaro within 3 days of each other.
<br>
If you miss two or more doses of Mounjaro, you should let HANX know via hello@hanx.co.uk and your prescribing pharmacist will contact you, as you may need to restart from the initiation dose.
No. Mounjaro may cause fetal harm, so it's really important not to fall pregnant whilst taking the medication. If you do find you're pregnant, stop using Mounjaro straight away and speak to your doctor or healthcare provider. Stop taking Mounjaro at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy.
You will start taking the lowest dose (2.5mg) once a week. HANX will follow up regularly with advice and guidance to help you settle into the weight management programme. In follow-up consultations, you'll be asked to complete to share your progress and experiences with your prescriber. If so, each month you will increase your dose of Mounjaro until you reach a 'maintenence' dose, at which point, we will follow-up every 3 months. If you are not tolerating the medication well, your titration will be slowed down to help your body adjust to the medication.
Contraceptive pills may not work as well while using Mounjaro due to the impact of the weight management medication on absorption of the hormonal contraception pill in your stomach. It is advised to move to a non-oral contraceptive method, or add a barrier method of contraception, such as condoms, upon initiating Mounjaro therapy (for 4 weeks), and after each dose escalation (for 4 weeks).
Mounjaro may cause serious side effects. Whilst there is no solid evidence that Mounjaro can cause tumours in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer, in people, it's important to watch for any swelling in the neck, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing or hoarseness of the voice. Do not take Mounjaro if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Mounjaro and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back. Other serious risks include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), kidney problems (kidney failure), severe stomach problems, allergic reactions, changes in vision, and gallbladder problems are also some less common but serious risks of taking Mounjaro. For anything urgent, please call 999 or attend A&E. For other health advice, speak with your GP.
You should stop taking Mounjaro immediately if you experience extreme stomach pain, pancreatitis, low blood sugar (hypoglucaemia), kidney problems, or an allergic reaction. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop a severe rash, trouble breathing, a very fast heartbeat or swelling in the face, tongue or throat. If you find out you're pregnant, you must also stop taking Mounjaro immediately and speak to your GP. Once you stop taking Mounjaro, your appetite will likely return and you will notice any potential side effects subside within a couple of days.
You can stop taking Mounjaro at any point in time, but it's important to note that the medication is designed to be used long-term for both weight loss and weight maintenance. The rate of weight loss plateaus over time and once you reach your target weight it is recommended to discuss your treatment plan with your prescriber to adjust dosing where necessary.
It's important to dispose of your needles safely and not to throw them away in general household waste. You will receive a sharps bin with your medication, so please make sure to place finished needles in this, keeping the sharps bin upright. Please follow your local community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps bin. The used pens go into household waste.
Contraceptive pills may not work as well while using Mounjaro. Consider using a contraceptive barrier method, such as condoms, whilst using Mounjaro medication to avoid pregnancy. It is paramount you do not fall pregnant whilst taking Mounjaro due to the potential of harm to the foetus.
