Experts think hair loss with Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound may occur due to a medical condition known as telogen effluvium, and is not a direct effect of the medicine itself, although more research is needed
Titrate Up Gradually A gradual increase in the dose of Mounjaro every four weeks helps your body to get used to the new treatment

Phase-by-Phase Results Weeks 1-4 (0.25mg): Expected weight loss: 2-5 pounds What youll notice: Possible appetite changes beginning, adjustment to medication Visual change: None apparent Weeks 5-8 (0.5mg): Cumulative weight loss: 6-10 pounds What youll notice: Clearer appetite suppression, reduced portion sizes Visual change: Minimal, possibly clothes fitting slightly better Weeks 9-12 (1.0mg): Cumulative weight loss: 12-18 pounds What youll notice: Consistent weekly losses, significant appetite reduction Visual change: Beginning to be noticeable, especially in face Weeks 13-16 (1.7mg): Cumulative weight loss: 18-25 pounds What youll notice: Strong appetite suppression, eating patterns clearly changed Visual change: Others starting to comment Weeks 17-28 (2.4mg maintenance): Cumulative weight loss: 25-40 pounds What youll notice: Peak weight loss period, maximum medication effect Visual change: Clearly visible transformation Weeks 29-52: Cumulative weight loss: 35-50 pounds What youll notice: Weight loss continuing but gradually slowing Visual change: Dramatic difference from starting point Week 68 (trial endpoint): Cumulative weight loss: 30-50+ pounds (approximately 15% for average responders) What youll notice: Approaching new equilibrium Visual change: Complete transformation for most patients These figures represent typical trajectories

Early clinical data suggests GI side effects are common but manageable
Heres how the doses typically compare: Your prescriber will confirm the right dose for you and may adjust it over time based on how you respond