[clumsysmurf]

This appears to be a GIP and GLP-1 agonist. Recently I read there might be some severe side effects with this class of med in diabetic and non-diabetic patients:

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-10-links-popular-weight-...

But its still pretty exciting.

[aantix]

N=1

I've lost 60+lbs with Mounjaro and never experienced any of the side effects listed.

I lost cravings for alcohol, sugars.

I was tired once jumping from 2.5->5, but we also have four kids, so..

These are my most recent blood work numbers. My A1C was 4.7

https://imgur.com/a/Wwwbhon

[nexus7556]

+1

I'm at 55 lbs lost since July 1. No side effects at all.

[nwienert]

Lost 35 (I didn't start too high so this was all I needed), and actually side effects almost entirely positive. Stopped all smoking, better quality sleep, less immune system issues.

[dsr_]

AIUI, filtered through my doctor: the gastroparesis occurs when you stop eating. You stop eating because you're no longer hungry.

Remember to eat, and you don't get gastroparesis.

[derefr]

You don't have to eat anything particularly "hearty" / filling, though. Popcorn would do. Or cucumber. Just a bit of mass to keep things going.

[aantix]

Liraglutide has been approved since 2010.

It is a GLP-1 agonist as well and is considered a well-tolerated, long-term weight loss agent.