February 26, 2025 - Animal studies of tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Mounjaro) showed an increased risk of certain thyroid cancers. This includes a type of cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). However, animal studies don’t always predict how a medication will affect humans.

October 29, 2024 - Before using Mounjaro® Review these questions with your healthcare provider: Mounjaro® may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Watch for possible symptoms, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.

July 12, 2024 - Mounjaro comes with an FDA black box” warning that the drug has caused both cancerous and non-cancerous thyroid tumors in mice and rats. The higher the dose and the longer they were on the medication, the higher the risk for tumors.

4 days ago - As of the end of May 2025, the MHRA has linked at least five pancreatitis-related deaths to users of Mounjaro and Wegovy, and one death linked to Ozempic. In addition, the agency received at least 116 reported cases of acute and chronic pancreatitis by users of Saxenda, which resulted in at ...

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February 3, 2023 - Mounjaro has a boxed warning for the risk of thyroid cancer. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

July 18, 2022 - Studies show that Mounjaro is effective in lowering blood glucose levels in patients with type-2 diabetes, when given alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines, without significantly increasing the patient’s risk of having low glucose levels. In patients who have obesity or are ...

3 weeks ago - This is when many people start seeing early changes in weight and energy levels. Clinical trials show that with continuous use combined with lifestyle modifications, Wegovy users lost up to 15 per cent of their body weight over 68 weeks, while Mounjaro users experienced at least 22.5 per cent ...

3 weeks ago - According to the analyses from PubMed.ai, Mounjaro has been associated with ​rare but notable instances of acute pancreatitis​. GLP-1 receptor agonists, particularly tirzepatide, are associated with acute pancreatitis. Clinicians must be vigilant for symptoms and complications that may ...

2 weeks ago - If you are taking medication to ... a higher risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The symptoms of low blood sugar are non-specific but can include: ... It’s important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications before you start taking Mounjaro...

3 weeks ago - In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make.

3 weeks ago - Experts have issued GPs with crucial guidance on weight loss jabs to avoid deadly complications, as the injections are offered to millions more Britons on the NHS.

1 month ago - NICE recommends – due to their risk from obesity-related health problems at a lower BMI – that people from Black African, African-Caribbean, Asian, South Asian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern backgrounds receive treatment with Mounjaro at a lower BMI.

June 5, 2025 - Mounjaro isn’t associated with many long-term side effects, but that may be due to limited long-term research. It is important to discuss the long-term risks and benefits of Mounjaro treatment with your healthcare provider, especially if you have other health conditions or concerns.

There have been some theoretical ... or Mounjaro and thyroid lumps and cancer. These are based on studies in rodents, but have not been seen in primate or human studies. A thyroid goitre is a swelling in the thyroid gland. About 15% of the UK population have thyroid goitres or nodules, and the lifetime risk of developing ...

January 24, 2025 - Mounjaro is used along with exercise and a balanced diet to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes high blood sugar. Having high blood sugar levels over time can raise your risk of other conditions, such as heart attack, kidney ...

March 10, 2025 - Mounjaro can cause severe side effects such as nausea, vomiting, vision changes, gastrointestinal discomfort, and in rare cases, organ failure.

March 2, 2025 - People injured by Mounjaro are filing lawsuits against the drug company Eli Lilly. The lawsuits allege that Eli Lilly failed to warn users about serious risks associated with taking Mounjaro, particularly those connected with off-label use.

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February 12, 2025 - We explore recent headlines reporting on a new study that suggests weight-loss medicines like Mounjaro and Wegovy may protect against 42 diseases – but increase the risk of 19 others.