This medication operates in two essential ways: it slows stomach emptying, reducing food intake, and remains active in the body, helping regulate appetite and blood sugar levels
The medication, sold by Eli Lilly and Company under the name Mounjaro, will be available in six different doses and come in an auto-injector pen
If after eight weeks at progressively increasing microdoses you see no changes in appetite or weight, discuss with your provider whether standard dosing might be more appropriate for your physiology
If your prescriber has recommended a shorter interval, follow their guidance
The injectable requires subcutaneous injection, starting at a low dose of 0.25 mg weekly for the first four weeks and gradually increasing the dosage monthly
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