• Each pen holds 4 doses.
• You will take one dose per week.
• Your available strengths are 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, and 15mg.

1. Start Low: if this is your first time using Mounjaro or if you've had a gap in treatment, always begin with the lowest dose: 2.5mg. 
2. Increase Gradually: Most people move up to the next dose each month, as higher doses are often more effective.
3. Watch for Side Effects: If you experience any side effects, stop taking the medication and contact your prescriber or a healthcare professional for guidance.

Mounjaro is a unique dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. It mimics two natural gut hormones:

• GIP (Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide): This hormone helps regulate energy balance and may directly affect fat storage.
• GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1): This hormone reduces appetite, increases feelings of fullness, and slows down gastric emptying. By activating both receptors, Mounjaro helps to reduce food intake, decrease hunger, and ultimately leads to weight loss.

The most common side effects of Mounjaro are generally gastrointestinal and tend to be mild to moderate, often subsiding as your body adjusts to the medication (especially during dose escalation). They include: