What to expect in week 6. Plus, some tips for managing side effects.
Injection guide: week 6
If you are injecting using the vial and syringe
Remove your first 5.0 mg vial from the fridge. Then, using a new needle and syringe, withdraw your dose from the vial and inject 5.0 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, 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 5.0 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®.
Tips for managing side effects
The most common Mounjaro side effects are gastrointestinal in nature (nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and acid reflux). To help manage these side effects, try:
- Eating smaller, more frequent meals
- Eating slowly
- Drinking more water
- Avoiding fatty or sweet foods
- Eating bland foods
Remember, if your side effects last longer that a few weeks or become moderate, frequent, or unmanageable, message your healthcare practitioner. If they become severe (e.g., significant or persistent abdominal pain), seek in-person care with a healthcare practitioner, or visit a walk-in clinic or the emergency department.
Mounjaro FAQs
A few more frequently asked questions about Mounjaro®:
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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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