You’ve decided to start a weight loss program but aren’t sure where to start. The best place to get advice is a weight loss clinic. The professionals at these clinics can help you form a customized weight loss plan. This includes medication to kick-start your weight loss and lifestyle changes to help you shed more weight safely–and efficiently.
There’s a lot of information to take in when you start a weight loss program, so we’ll try to keep it simple.
(The next section is as technical as we’ll get–we promise!)
Mounjaro: What Is It And How Does It Work?
One of the most popular weight loss medications on the market is Tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Mounjaro. It’s a medicine that triggers receptors in your body. These receptors activate certain hormones: GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). The hormones slow down your digestion and regulate your blood sugar. You also won’t be hungry as often, since these hormones tell your brain you’re full.
Best Places To Inject Mounjaro
Needles aren’t anyone’s favorite thing. But when it’s only a weekly injection that helps you get healthy and lose weight, it’s not so bad. All you have to do is use the injection pen in one of the areas your provider recommends.
What is the best injection site for Mounjaro? There are three general places to do your injections:
- Upper arms: It’s hard to get this right if you’re self-administering. Because the needle should hit toward the back of your arm, it’s kind of an awkward angle and hard to do by yourself. This is a good spot to do your Mounjaro injections if someone is willing to inject them for you.
- Thighs: Your thighs are a much better place to do injections for two reasons:
- It’s easy to give yourself the doses. You can see what you’re doing and pushing down on the pen is easier.
- You have a good-sized area to rotate where you do the injections so you won’t risk irritating your skin or causing an infection.
- Abdomen: If you’re worried about pain, use a spot on your abdomen as your injection site. With its fat layer, your abdomen can help reduce the impact of your injection pens. As long as you give your belly button a two (or more) inch radius, this is another good location for self-injecting.
If you’re not sure where you should inject, try these three places out and see what feels best and is easiest for you.
What Are The Side Effects Of Mounjaro?
Mounjaro’s side effects are usually mild. You might have some digestive issues, including:
- Nausea
- Appetite Loss
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal Pain
- Bloating
- Flatulence
- Belching
- Acid Reflux
Other side effects you might have are injection site irritation and mild allergic reactions.
If you have side effects during your first few weeks, don’t worry. They should clear up after a few doses.
Storage Tips And Safety Precautions
- Don’t store Mounjaro anywhere the temperature may get higher than 86°F. You can leave the pens at room temperature for 21 days. After three weeks, you’ll need to use them or refrigerate them so they stay between 36°F and 46°F.
- If the expiration date printed on your pens has come and gone, you’ll need to toss them out and get replacement injections from your provider.
- Don’t inject your medicine into sensitive skin or areas that have bruising, dry skin, or other irritation. You don’t want to risk more discomfort or infection.
- Your medicine might not be as effective if you rub the injection site after your dose. Give the medication time to absorb before you massage the area.
- Don’t use Mounjaro with other medications unless you’ve cleared it with your doctor. Some medicines might make Mounjaro less effective. You could also have a negative reaction if you combine the wrong medications with your weight loss medicine.
Is Mounjaro Right For You?
You might be a good fit for Mounjaro if you’ve tried to lose weight organically and haven’t seen much difference–if you’ve noticed any change at all. Tirzepatide and other weight loss medications have helped patients who struggle to shed some pounds get their health issues under control. If you’re concerned about your health but can’t seem to lower the numbers on your scale with healthy habits, Mounjaro could be a good choice for you.
Mounjaro For Weight Loss At Allure Esthetic
Your health and well-being are just as important to us as they are to you. At Allure Esthetic, our providers will work with you to develop a weight loss plan that suits your lifestyle. We’ll also come up with an exercise program and a guide to healthy eating so you can do more than just lose weight–you can live better.
About The Author:
Stacey Smith is a freelance health writer. She is passionate about writing about women’s health, dental health, diabetes, endocrinology, and nutrition and provides in-depth features on the latest in health news for medical clinics and health magazines.
