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Do’s and Don’ts for your first week on Ozempic and Mounjaro
Our summary
Melanie, who says she has lost over 70 pounds and has used different weight loss strategies including Ozempic and Mounjaro, shares a short list of do's and don'ts for the first week on these medications. She says not to expect results right away, because everyone starts at the lowest dose. Some people may notice effects early, while others may not see them until they reach a higher dose.
One person's experience, in their words. Not medical advice.
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What else the video covers
She says to eat something before the shot and to take it at night, which she believes can reduce side effects as the body adjusts. She also suggests trying the thigh as the first injection site, saying it tends to cause the least nausea. She recommends drinking plenty of water, with a rule of thumb of about half your body weight (in ounces, as she frames it) without going over a gallon a day. She adds that some people see fast early weight loss as the body releases water, though she notes this does not happen to everyone.
For digestive issues, Melanie recommends magnesium glycinate 400 milligrams every night to help with constipation, along with B12, vitamin D and a daily multivitamin. For burps, including sulfur burps, she suggests lower fat foods, smaller meals and Gas-X. She closes by saying some people do not see results for two, three or six months, because the body needs to adjust and the right dose has to be reached.
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Takeaways
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- 0:15 Melanie says to expect the lowest dose at first, so results may not show until a higher dose for some people.
- 0:22 She advises eating before the shot and taking it at night to help prevent side effects.
- 0:33 She suggests trying the thigh first for injections, saying it tends to cause the least nausea.
- 0:40 She recommends drinking lots of water, about half your body weight but no more than a gallon a day.
- 0:57 She suggests magnesium glycinate 400 milligrams nightly for constipation, plus B12, vitamin D and a multivitamin.
- 1:15 She says lower fat foods, smaller meals and Gas-X may help with sulfur burps, and that results can take two to six months.
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What the video says
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- Medication
- Ozempic and Mounjaro
- Point in the journey
- Week 1
- Who is speaking
- Patient
Questions this video answers
When is the best time to take Ozempic or Mounjaro to reduce side effects?
Melanie says she takes her shot at night and eats something beforehand. She says this can help prevent some of the side effects that may show up in the first week.
What does Melanie suggest for constipation on Ozempic or Mounjaro?
She suggests taking magnesium glycinate 400 milligrams every night to help keep regular. She also adds B12, vitamin D and a daily multivitamin to her regimen.
How long does it take to see results on Ozempic or Mounjaro?
Melanie says some people do not see results for two, three or six months. She explains that the body has to adjust to the medication and reach the right dose.
What does she suggest for sulfur burps on these medications?
She suggests eating lower fat foods and smaller meals, and says Gas-X does help sometimes.
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