Mounjaro is commonly recommended as part of a medical weight loss program due to its efficacy in supporting weight loss in most patients. The medication known as Mounjaro activates two types of natural incretin hormones, the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. By activating GIP receptors, Mounjaro works to decrease appetite and increase energy levels, with these results further improved and sustained with the addition of GLP-1 receptors. The weight loss results provided by the administration of the maximum dose of the medication allow patients to more easily maintain a calorie-deficient diet and have sufficient energy levels to maintain a recommended exercise plan.

To successfully lose weight, being able to maintain a calorie-deficient diet and implementing a healthy exercise schedule will allow for the metabolism to use the stored excess fat as energy rather than newly consumed calories, resulting in significant reductions of stored fat on the body to rapidly cause a healthy weight loss. Mounjaro will be most effective when used as part of a medical weight loss program that includes a diet and exercise regimen that has been recommended by the medical supervisor for the weight loss treatment.

For patients who are being prescribed Mounjaro as part of a medical weight loss program, likely, only those within a specific body mass index (BMI) range or with weight-related health conditions (such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or type 2 diabetes) will be considered eligible. The recommended BMI range includes either those with a BMI of 30 or higher as that is when a patient is considered to be obese according to their height and weight, or for those with a BMI of 27 or higher as that is then considered to be overweight. Those who have a BMI of 27 or higher but below 30 will likely also need to have been diagnosed with at least one weight-related health condition.

Ozempic and Mounjaro are both commonly prescribed brands of medication that a primarily used for helping those with type 2 diabetes manage the disease but are often prescribed for off-label use as a weight loss medication. They differ in that they are composed of different medications, with Ozempic being one of the name brands for the medication semaglutide, and Mounjaro being one of the name brands for the medication tirzepatide. Ozempic works for weight loss by mimicking the GLP-1 receptor, also known as a GLP-1 receptor antagonist, leading to increased and prolonged feelings of fullness, whereas Mounjaro is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor antagonist, meaning it uses both of these natural incretin hormones to provide increased weight loss benefits in patients. Because of this, many patients will find that Mounjaro is slightly more effective for their weight loss than Ozempic, but the efficacy of the medication will vary from patient to patient and is heavily dependent on how the patient’s body responds to the medication, with some patients responding better to one over the other.

While Mounjaro is only FDA-approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, it is very frequently used as a weight loss medication even for patients who do not have diabetes as it is popularly prescribed for off-label use. Mounjaro is very effective in supporting a fast and safe weight loss program but will only be recommended for patients who qualify for the medical weight loss use of the medication. There are many potential side effects from the medication, as with most medications, making it very important that only those who qualify and have received a prescription for the medication from a qualified healthcare provider have access to the medication and take it according to the recommendations of the medical professional supervising their weight loss program.

Mounjaro aids in reducing weight by lowering the consumption of food and delaying the rate at which food moves through your digestive tract. Mounjaro injections for medical weight loss are available at PrimeHealth Urgent Care. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Parrish FL, Bradenton FL, Lithia FL, Sarasota FL, Lehigh Acres FL, Estero FL, Port Charlotte FL, West Bradenton FL, and Ellenton FL. We serve patients from Parrish FL, Bradenton FL, Sarasota FL, Lithia FL, Lehigh Acres FL, Estero FL, Ellenton FL, Port Charlotte FL, Palmetto FL, Lakewood Ranch FL, Foxleigh FL, Venice FL, Fruitville FL, Wimauma FL, Balm FL, Fort Myers FL, Westminster FL, El Dorado Acres FL, Cascades FL, West Samoset FL, Memphis FL, Harbour Heights FL, Murdock FL, and surrounding cities.