I’m looking for some more info on wether it’s safe to take Mounjaro ( weight loss injections) with liver disease?
please don’t comment if you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything. I’m doing my research and just wanted to gather some more info and if anyone has any experiences with taking this?
They are prescribed by a doctor online and some will say no as soon as you say you have liver disease but some have said yes , after giving them more information and copies of letters and results from the specialist .
I obvs don’t want to risk my health or put my liver at more risk which is why I just wanted some advice ?
Hope you are all well . x
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I know you don't want negativity and I have no experience to offer on this BUT you shouldn't put anything into your body without your own medical teams guidance and you have to be very cautious about obtaining and taking any medicine product which is purchased online.
My husband has been prescribed weight loss jabs by his doctor (though he is on Wegovy, not Mounjaro). His doctor did not say anything about liver issues (he has no liver problems anyway) but she was very concerned about possible pancreatic problems (although he has no pancreatic problems either) and wanted to do blood tests after he had been on it for the first month just to make sure was all OK. Not sure if that is of the slightest help to you. But I would suggest you be very careful about buying any kind of medication online and make sure you are getting it from a reputable supplier. Obviously the best policy would be to check with your own doctor first, even if you don't end up getting that doctor to prescribe it.
While they are prescribed by an online doctor what I would be considering is that doctor is being paid by a company that you purchase the product from. If the doctor says no, you don't pay for the product, the company gets no money from you. Put simply, it's not in the company's interests to turn you down even if you should be.
Most medications are metabolised by either the liver or the kidneys, sometimes both. If you already have liver disease, your livers ability to metabolise medication is already compromised so it's going to stop doing some of it's other functions to metabolise medication. It's up to your medical team to decide therefore what the risk is and do the pros outweigh the risks. There is a risk that you will make the symptoms of liver disease worse by taking any number of medications.
My husbands amazing gastro explained a lot of the following to us recently. Our bodies are built to gain weight. We are genetically pre-dispisitioned to be worrying about famine. As the weather gets colder and nights draw in, it triggers receptors in your brain to want high calorie "stick to your ribs food" to ensure you gain enough weight so that you don't starve to death during long cold winter months. Our brains haven't evolved to consider supermarkets and central heating. All this means it's crap but there are no quick fixes, eat well, move more, consider calories in vs calories out. Above all, be kind to yourself; weight loss is a marathon rather than a sprint.
Thank you for your reply and appreciate your advice . That is very helpful and interesting to know . I did try to speak to my doctor but didn’t want to waste an appointment that someone else needs .
I have a lovely lady who is the specialist nurse , maybe I can ask her x
That sounds like s good idea. Liver nurses are very knowledgeable and can ask a consultant if they don’t know the answer. Otherwise wait until your next liver clinic appointment. It might also be worth asking for a referral to a dietician, they may know the answer and may be able to support your weight loss with or without medication.
Hi Hopeful85, I don't know what stage your liver is at, so I'll talk about my own. I have metabolic syndrome, prediabetic, mild Alpha 1, high BP and a fatty liver. I asked for a weight loss drug as the metabolic syndrome makes weight loss hard, the NHS in my area are not prescribing unless for T2D, but my doctor was fully onboard with me getting Mounjaro from an online pharmacy (Zava, but there are others). Early days but so far, so good. Can I just say, you are worth the doctors time! Good luck on your weight loss journey
hi, thank your for your reply and sweet message of support
Oh that’s good to know , how are you getting on?
I have asked my liver specialist nurse and she said she will speak to my doctor and let me know .
My liver is at a compensated level and my last tests they said were good .
Ive recently had a fibro scan and blood tests for a check up so I’m waiting to get the results back for that and then hopefully I’ll know more about starting mounjaro.
I have started trying to lose weight myself by eating better and have lost 4 pounds, which is something I guess .
I have been on Mounjaro for 7 weeks. I've lost 21lb. It is not a miracle drug, you still need to make healthy choices. My BP is still high (not as bad as it was) so I need to have a review. I also got a referral to a (NHS) health and well-being coach. I am using 'MyFitnessPal' app to track calories and the coach checks my food diary and advises where I can improve. I did ask my doctor, if it was the alpha 1 triggering the liver issues and then subsequently the BP or the BP causing the wonky liver scores. She said, she was unsure, however, either way, the treatment is the same.... Lose weight! So I have lime and soda while out, and put more thought into healthier options meals
I started Wegovy through Asda and it was going well however when I was honest and informed them of my diagnosis of cirrhosis they said they could not continue prescribing this to me as there had not been enough research behind it with people with cirrhosis. This was about four months ago so may have changed. Hope this helps
If you are telling people not to post negative comments that hardly qualifies as “research” but rather just looking for positive affirmation of what you want to do.
If you have a diagnosis of liver disease it is very important that you speak with your own liver team/ GP to ensure that it is medically safe to commence any weight loss injections. Your own doctors have full access to your medical notes and clinical history and will be best to advise you.
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I am on a Type 2 FB group. People are going crazy to get Mounjaro, so much so they are passing on info about what not to declare to online pharmacies so it's prescribed with no hassle.It's not suiting everyone and because their Dr's have said no because they either don't meet the criteria, they have other health conditions or both, they are asking a FB group to tell them if they are OK or not.
It's my roundabout way of backing up what others have said, discuss it with your Dr and/or consultant and be guided by them for your health 🙂
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