Mounjaro, or tirzepatide, is a new medication used to manage type 2 diabetes and help with weight loss. It works by copying a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1. This hormone helps control your blood sugar, your appetite, and how fast your stomach empties after you eat.
Mounjaro can help with weight loss by making you feel fuller for a longer time and reducing your hunger. It does this by affecting signals in your brain that control hunger and slowing down how quickly food moves through your stomach. As a result, you should eat less and lose weight.
Mounjaro works in two main ways. First, it helps your body produce more insulin after meals and lowers the amount of a hormone called glucagon, which raises blood sugar. Second, it also affects another receptor in your body, GIP, which helps improve insulin use and supports weight loss.
Mounjaro stays in your system for a while because it has a long half-life of about 5 days. This means that it takes around 5 days for the level of the drug in your blood to drop by half. Since you usually get Mounjaro as a weekly injection, it helps keep a steady level of the medication in your body.
After you stop taking Mounjaro, it can still be in your system for several weeks, depending on factors like your metabolism and kidney function. Knowing this can help you manage your treatment better and understand how it might affect you if you decide to stop.
Frequently asked questions about Mounjaro
How long does Mounjaro stay in your system after you stop using it?
Mounjaro can stay in your system for several weeks after you stop using it due to its long half-life of about 5 days.
What can affect how long Mounjaro stays in your body?
Factors like your metabolism, kidney function, and dosage can affect how long Mounjaro remains in your body.
How often should you take Mounjaro to help with weight loss?
You should take Mounjaro once a week to help with weight loss, as it is typically administered as a weekly injection.
