Mounjaro is used to control diabetes and works on insulin resistance and is known to lower hemoglobin A1C. In doing so, it is also very effective for weight loss and can help reduce the cardiovascular risk factors that come from overweight and diabetes like hypertension, coronary artery disease and hypercholesterolemia.

The main goal of Mounjaro is the treatment of diabetes and improving insulin resistance and controlling blood sugar, but weight loss occurs as well. Each person is different with some people losing a fair amount of weight quickly, while others may lose more slowly over a longer period of time.

As mentioned above this varies significantly between people with some people losing a pound or two and others losing 10-15. In general, people can lose about 15% of their body weight over the total treatment time with Mounjaro which is usually many months or up to year.

As with most medication for weight loss, the timeline of starting to experience visible results may take a few weeks but once the weight loss has started, it will continue until the treatment is complete. Depending on how quickly you are able to increase the dosage and how closely you are following the other components of your medical weight loss treatment, initial results will likely start to become visible after 8 to 12 weeks, and significant results are typically experienced after around 28 weeks. The total timeline of the treatment is also dependent on your starting weight and your goal weight, but it is common for patients to continue the treatment anywhere from 1 to 2 years in order to attain their desired weight goals and to reach a point where the weight loss is sustainable.

At Cape Fear Physical Medicine & Rehab, we offer Mounjaro (tirzepatide) as part of our weight loss program. This injectable medication helps reduce appetite and regulate blood sugar, supporting effective weight loss. Our professional team provides personalized care to help you reach your goals safely. Contact us or schedule an appointment today to get started on your weight loss journey! We are conveniently located at 1540 Purdue Dr, Ste. 200, in Fayetteville, NC 28303. We serve patients from Fayetteville NC, Woodfield NC, Hope Mills NC, Fort Bragg NC, Eastover NC, and surrounding areas.