‘Never ever go on Mounjaro' says influencer who lost 6lbs in 2 days but was left ‘dying & crawling on the floor
MOUNJAR-NO 'Never ever go on Mounjaro' says influencer who lost 6lbs in 2 days but was left 'dying & crawling on the floor
INFLUENCER and YouTube star Tana Mongeau has issued a dramatic warning to fans after trying the weight loss jab Mounjaro.
The US star, 26, says it left her crawling on the floor and feeling like she was "dying".
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Tana Mongeau warned fans to never go on Mounjaro
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The influencer said she lost 6ibs in 2 days
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Tana, 26, says the effects left her 'dying' & 'crawling on the floor'
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Tana Mongeau, who boasts over 5 million followers, opened up about her experience with the controversial injection on her podcast Cancelled with Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield on YouTube.
Speaking to co-host Brooke Schofield, Tana didn't hold back about how badly the medication affected her, despite shedding 6lbs in just two days.
'So I shot up Mounjaro,' she began.
'And this is the biggest public service announcement to the whole wide world to never, ever, ever do it. I have been dying this week. Like, dying. Like, crawling on the floor.'
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The reality star, who's known for her chaotic storytelling and viral moments, said she was so nauseous she had to take Zofran – a prescription anti-sickness medication – every day for breakfast just to cope.
She claims the fat jab left her "gripping the walls".
Tana added: 'I don't wanna get into the bowels. But they are not regular. They're not okay. Or too regular.'
The 26-year-old claimed she was sleeping for more than 12 hours at a time and even joked: 'I think I have osteoporosis now because of it.'
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She admitted that the jab worked fast and she felt 'tiny' after dropping the weight almost instantly and said she was happily eating protein. But the side effects weren't worth it.
'I am done with it,' she said. 'I don't think I'll ever do it again.'
Doc gives advice on how to tackle Mounjaro side effect of excess loose skin
Mounjaro is a diabetes drug that's recently gained popularity in Hollywood and on TikTok as an off-label weight loss injection.
It works by mimicking a hormone that helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels but it's known to cause strong gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation.
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Tana's extreme reaction, including severe nausea, exhaustion, disrupted digestion and prolonged sleep, is likely due to how the drug slows down digestion and suppresses appetite.
Some users also report symptoms like dehydration, cramping and dizziness as the body adjusts.
While many have hailed Mounjaro as a 'miracle' fat-loss fix, experts have warned it's not for everyone, especially if taken without medical supervision.
Tana's honest confession struck a chord with fans, with many praising her for calling out the risks and opening up about the darker side of so-called 'quick fixes.'
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One fan commented online: "this is so scary".
Another added: "Wow, I had no idea the effects were that bad".
The star doesn't deny the fat jab's results.
As she bluntly put it: 'Anything that's a quick fix, obviously, it works well. But I should not have done that".
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She's not the only user reporting odd side effects.
Kelly, from the UK, took to social media to share how her journey on the weight loss jab was going.
Kelly is currently on 10mg of Mounjaro a week, but she said it wasn't working as it was supposed to.
She said the drug had totally changed her taste buds making it difficult for her to eat.
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Others have warned of severe hair loss.
Everything you need to know about fat jabs
Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases.
Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK.
Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market.
Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year.
How do they work?
The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight.
They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients' sugar levels are too high.
Can I get them?
NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics.
Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure.
GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss.
Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk.
Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health.
Are there any risks?
Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild.
Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: 'One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.'
Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia.
Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients' mental health.
Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines.
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