I was addicted to food but now I'm a Mounjaro addict – trolls say my ‘organs are f***ed' but I had no side effects

The Sun

20-05-2025

A MUM-OF-TWO has revealed how her food addiction turned into becoming a Mounjaro addict instead.
TikTok user Kharis kickstarted her fat jabs journey in January and had lost a staggering 2 stone by February.
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After taking a break from Mounjaro - also regarded by some as the King Kong of weight loss jabs - Kharis decided to jump back on the medication in May.
During this month, the young mother managed to shed another stone, proudly sharing the epic results in a recent video.
To prove just how much weight and extra inches she had managed to burn off, Kharis uploaded a clip where she was wearing the same pyjama bottoms - but several months apart.
Following the three-month course of injecting herself in the tummy, Kharis now boasts a noticeably more toned stomach area, with a defined waist.
The mum - who said she used to be '' addicted to food '' - also claimed that she didn't suffer from any nasty side effects.
Some of the most common side effects on Mounjaro include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation and indigestion, experts have warned.
Kharis said: ''I've had non [none] at all luckily but my friend did get the nausea feeling but wasn't actually sick.''
Sharing the transformation on her page, the brunette beauty added that although she did join the gym, she's only popped inside for a workout twice.
''Need to start asap tho to try build some muscle,'' Kharis went on, claiming that before taking Mounjaro, she was ''classed as obese''.
As well as using the medication, which is licensed for patients with type 2 diabetes, Kharis also stuck to a calorie deficit to achieve the enviable results.
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''POV: you were just a girl addicted to food but now you're just a girl addicted to Mounjaro,'' she said in the video.
Viewers left divided
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ khar1sx, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up a whopping 285k views in just two days.
Social media users were gobsmacked by Kharis' incredible weight loss and more than 140 viewers rushed to share their thoughts.
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.
One person said: ''That's amazing of just 3 month kharis.''
''You look amazing! Well done,'' another chimed in.
''Wow, you smashed it girl. So happy for you,'' someone else added.
But while many were praising the mum-of-two, not everyone was so supportive, as one critic warned: ''Have fun when your vital organs are f****d.''
Hitting back at the harsh comment - which has been liked by more than a dozen others - the mother said: ''I believe if used correctly Mounjaro is safe but each to their own.''
Be aware of the dangers
Although many were impressed with Kharis' weight loss, those debating whether to start using Mounjaro should know that it can have fatal consequences.
And experts and NHS medics have shared a stern warning about the dangers of taking such medications without a prescription.
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There's a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
Sun GP Dr Zoe Williams acknowledged that Mounjaro, which could soon be rolled out on the NHS, can save the lives of people with 'life-threatening levels of obesity.'
But despite this, the NHS advised people to 'never take an anti-obesity medicine if it has not been prescribed to you.'
The NHS warned: "These types of medicines may not be safe for you and can cause serious side effects.'
Mounjaro works by suppressing ­your appetite, making you feel fuller for longer.
The injections, which are administered every seven days, are licensed for patients with type 2 diabetes.
They are also available to assist those who are clinically obese (with a Body Mass Index of 30 or over).
The drugs, which have been widely regarded as 'fat jabs', can be prescribed by a practitioner - such as a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist-independent prescriber.