What to expect in week 4, and preparing to increase your dose next week. Plus, how to manage your orders.
Injection guide: week 4
This should be your last 2.5 mg dose. Next week you will increase your dose to 5.0 mg using a new vial or KwikPen, which should arrive this week. If you’re not ready to increase your dose, contact your healthcare practitioner.
If you are injecting using the vial and syringe
Remove your Mounjaro vial from the fridge. Then, using a new needle and syringe, withdraw your dose from the vial and inject 2.5 mg once this week. Safely dispose of your used needle and syringe in the sharps container, and your vial in the garbage.
For a refresher on how to inject Mounjaro using a vial and syringe, watch this step-by-step video, or read these instructions.
If you are injecting using the KwikPen
Remove the pen cap from your Mounjaro KwikPen and attach a new pen needle. Then, after priming the pen, inject 2.5 mg once this week. Remove the used pen needle and safely dispose of it in the sharps container.
For a refresher on how to inject Mounjaro using the KwikPen, watch this step-by-step video, or read these instructions.
View the full 12 week dosing schedule for Mounjaro®.
Prepare to increase your dose next week
Next week you’ll increase your dose to 5.0 mg.
Note: you should not increase your dose if any of the following are true:
- You are still having side effects. This suggests your body needs more time to adjust to the current dose
- You are losing 1-2 pounds per week. This indicates the current dose is still effective.
- You are losing more than 2 pounds per week. This indicates the current dose might be too high.
- You are noticing a decrease in your appetite, less cravings, and feeling full sooner.
If you are experiencing any of the above, contact your healthcare practitioner. If you are experiencing severe side effects, seek in-person care with a healthcare practitioner, or visit a walk-in clinic or the emergency department.
Managing your orders
You currently have two orders left on your prescription, with one of these scheduled to ship this week. Remember, Mounjaro must be kept between 2 to 8°C, so make sure someone will be home when your order is due to arrive to store the medication in a fridge. You should receive a separate email with tracking information once your order ships.
If you lose track of how many orders are left on your prescription or want to double-check the next shipment date, just log in to your account and check your dashboard.
You can also request an early order if you’re not going to be around when the next shipment is due to arrive. In the ‘manage’ drop-down menu click ‘early order request’ and follow the prompts.
Mounjaro FAQs
A few more frequently asked questions about Mounjaro®:
How and where do I inject Mounjaro?
What are common side effects from taking Mounjaro?
Will the price of my prescription increase when my dose increases?
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The information provided in this guide is not meant to replace the medical guidance given to you by your healthcare practitioner. If this information conflicts with what your practitioner has told you, always follow their direction first.
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