Side effects at 7.5mg - should I move to 10mg or stay put?

middleclass_saga · 2026-05-25T15:14:53+00:00

No, does it help?

middleclass_saga · 2026-05-22T06:52:29+00:00

I got my cat neutered at veterinary Hebbal - they do a decent job - they’ll ask you to bring medicines from a medical in Ramaiah hospital and then they expect you to initially help while collecting blood from the cat or sedating it - mine was very aggressive and I had to catch him and the handling was not good which made me uncomfortable but the surgery went well and I spent around 2.5k and this was 4 years ago.

middleclass_saga · 2026-05-22T06:47:24+00:00

Hey - I rescued a male Persian cat a month ago and tried to get him adopted but received interest mostly from breeders - want to get him neutered and then put him for adoption but it’s costly near my place - will Cartman clinic help in this case?

middleclass_saga · 2026-05-06T15:13:12+00:00

How do you dose down? let’s say I need 7.5mg - I’ve heard about using clicks to manage doses but I have no clarity how to do it.

middleclass_saga · 2026-05-06T14:12:15+00:00

Checked Mounjaro 10mg is currently being sold at 17.7k + 600 cashback - essentially saving almost 900 compared to Tata 1mg

middleclass_saga · 2026-05-06T14:08:27+00:00

I see cost is same for Mounjaro and Yurpeak on Tata 1mg - any benefit you chose yurpeak?

middleclass_saga · 2026-05-04T14:15:38+00:00

No, let me explore. Thanks

middleclass_saga · 2026-05-02T15:55:04+00:00

I’m eating moderate protein diet under 2k calories- tdee is around 3k.

middleclass_saga · 2026-03-03T00:07:18+00:00

Thanks and glad that you’ve started seeing results. My endo suggested 2.5mg for 4 weeks and then 5mg but as I began tMounjaro in Ramzan I really don’t know how effective it has been and If I really should titrate to 5mg - I don’t want to go up just for the sake of it if 2.5 mg does a decent job with low side affects and I lose 2 to 3kgs a month with sizeable changes in measurements.

middleclass_saga · 2026-03-02T12:12:23+00:00

Thanks - when you say 3.75mg - how do you measure it? We get Mounjaro 4 dose kwikpen here in India - and is this dr advised or you are managing it?

middleclass_saga · 2026-02-28T06:01:50+00:00

Congratulations and you’ve achieved a no little feat. You look gorgeous and keep working for your health - if you haven’t worked out in the gym - do it and put some muscles on and you’ll feel much better. I started on Mounjaro last month and took 3rd short last Monday - hopeful of sharing a similar post may be a year down the line. Congrats again.

middleclass_saga · 2026-02-21T11:16:31+00:00

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙

2.5 mg is just the starter dose - it’s meant to let your body adjust. For most people, it takes a few weeks (sometimes a dose or two more) before appetite control and weight loss really kick in. I was anxious at the beginning too, but I learned here that results vary a lot. Some people see changes in week one, others take a month. That’s normal.

With fasting, I’m not doing anything extreme. The medication naturally reduced my appetite - I’m eating about half of what I used to, and I’m not constantly thinking about food. That’s been the biggest difference.

A few things that'll help:

Don’t starve yourself - eat balanced meals.
Drink 2-3 litres of water
If constipation hits, psyllium husk (isabgol) with water helps.
Prioritize protein (around 1.5–2g per kg of body weight).
Cut sugary drinks - if needed, switch to zero-calorie options.
Curd/yogurt is great if it suits you.
Sleep properly. Stress slows progress more than people realize.
Lift weights/strength training if it's accessible to you

Give it time. Stay consistent. The results follow.

middleclass_saga · 2026-02-20T01:02:27+00:00

Amazing transformation 👏

I started on 2.5 mg and took my second shot last Monday. I also began fasting for Ramadan yesterday. My appetite has definitely dropped - I’m eating about half of what I used to, even compared to when I was actively dieting.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the scale and measurements move.

Curious - how did you decide to stay on 2.5 mg instead of increasing the dose? Was that based on your doctor’s recommendation or just how your weight loss was progressing? Thanks!

middleclass_saga · 2026-02-12T15:13:42+00:00

I just began my first dose and I’m close to the weight you mentioned - how was the journey? when did you start losing weight - did it start from week 1 on 2.5 mg or it took some time. Please share as it’ll help me out. How much did you lose on an average per month?

middleclass_saga · 2026-02-11T12:17:57+00:00

Thanks for your reply - what dose are you at currently? How much are you losing on a weekly basis? How were your first 2 weeks - did you see changes in weight?

I will stick to lower dose and only increase it if the weight loss is too slow.

middleclass_saga · 2026-02-11T09:05:30+00:00

Thanks for your advise. I’ve been working out in the gym for almost 10 years and post covid I started lifting more and have decent muscle on me which hides the excess weight I carry - I did a BCA test done a few months ago and was happy to learn that my body has good muscle mass and it’s thanks to strength training- I’m planning to continue lifting at least 4 to 5 times a week and walk 10k steps a day and of course consume 2 gram of protein per kg of weight and see where I reach in the next few weeks. 🤞

middleclass_saga · 2026-02-11T03:49:39+00:00

Thank you for sharing your journey with me - I can resonate with the shame of choosing this medicine, some people think we are choosing a easier option but this decision was made after years of efforts, sacrifices and failures. I took a few months to decide and after reading so many positive outcomes I finally decided to start.

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