[Misc] Weight loss jabs - Mounjaro, Wegovy etc.

Harry Wilson's tackle said:

I am a pharmacologist but have not been paying much attention to this. My impression is that there may be adverse effect risks....let me have a read and I'll get back to you. I could do with losing a bit of weight myself.....

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Zeus said:

They def make you lose weight but have heard the side effects are horrible.

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Professor Plum said:

Thanks. Some people do report side effects like nausea and constipation. Seems these aren't too bad for most people. A bit like Covid jabs, these things affect different people in diffferent ways. I wouldn't go to too much trouble researching this (though I appreciate the thought) as there's quite a lot of information already out there, both official and anecdotal.

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Weststander said:

R4 and LBC pieces about this in recent weeks have been very positive, from experts, and from callers who’ve shed loads doing it. No horror stories. Aside from the story of these meds, weight loss is now known to reduce internal inflammation which causes a load of health issues as the years pass and also it’s a risk factor to certain cancers.

The only subjective criticism seemed to be “You don’t want to have to inject yourself forever, do you?” and “What happens when you stop”.

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The Clamp said:

Eat less. Move more.

There are simply no short cuts for 99% of the population.

If this is costing people money I guarantee you it doesn’t work long term.


The weight loss industry is one of the few business models based on the fact the product doesn’t work.

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Professor Plum said:

Yes, one ot the fascinating aspects is that these drugs are now being linked to a range of other health benefits including lowering the risk of heart disease. I was reading an interesting thread on Reddit where dozens of commenters reported a loss of interest in drugs and alcohol, including previously heavy users. Others report a reduction in OCD and other obsessive / addictive behaviours. So for some people, possibly one drawback might be far fewer visits to NSC...

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Weststander said:

The constipation might be caused from simply eating far less, particularly the fibre element?

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The Clamp said:

Eat less. Move more.

There are simply no short cuts for 99% of the population.

If this is costing people money I guarantee you it doesn’t work long term.


The weight loss industry is one of the few business models based on the fact the product doesn’t work.

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herecomesaregular said:

Friend of mine is overweight and on Mounjaro, through the NHS. She also has type 2 diabetes but it's not well controlled, she still has hypos. It has supressed her appetite she says but this just means rather than eating a small healthy meal of protein veg and carbs she often just isn't hungry.... and then just has a starchy snack as a meal. Therefore, no surprise, she has lost fa weight. No offense to her but what a waste of NHS resources.

Recently read that Mounjaro is £200-300 per jab, once a week? (Was something like the Mirror or Sun online so not sure of accuracy).

If you have half decent willpower then maybe it could work for you. Best of luck.

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Weststander said:

I think it boils down to eat less, especially carbs and sugars. Very hard to lose weight from exercise in itself.

You have to actually kind of fast, so long spells some experts suggest 14 hours of no calorific intake, preferably skipping food for an entire day a couple of times a week. Obviously if doctors are okay with that for the individual.

Giving that feeling of unaddressed hunger. But hard to do!

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Weststander said:

The constipation might be caused from simply eating far less, particularly the fibre element?

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Professor Plum said:

I know there's a general weight loss thread somewhere but I'm particularly interested in whether anyone has had experience of weight loss jabs like Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy etc?

My wife's sister started using Mounjaro about a month ago and says it's done her a lot of good by reducing her appetite. She's lost about 10ibs in a month. I've struggled with my weight for decades. It's not a critical problem but now that I'm into my late 60s I'm much more conscious of the health risks. I've tried all the usual diets/eating regimes and they always work for a while then tail off and my motivation drops. I could do with losing about 35lbs. I do exercise regularly (if moderately) but would like some extra help. I've read a lot about the weight loss jabs which at first I dismissed as gimmicky but it seems they really can work. Though reading Facebook groups, Reddit etc it seems that success is a bit patchy.

I wouldn't be eligible for NHS assistance, I don't think, so I'm looking at about £130-£150 a month. So before I shell out, I was just curious about whether the NSC hive mind has an opinion, preferably based on actual experience.

If I can say this as politely as possible, I'd really appreciate not being told to just eat less and exercise more. Been there, done that, with some success but not enough. Thank you.

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Professor Plum said:

Thanks. Some people do report side effects like nausea and constipation. Seems these aren't too bad for most people. A bit like Covid jabs, these things affect different people in diffferent ways. I wouldn't go to too much trouble researching this (though I appreciate the thought) as there's quite a lot of information already out there, both official and anecdotal.

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