My body is screaming to stop but Im scared of whats gonna happen if i do.. please advise

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I started my weight loss journey primarily because I was diagnosed as prediabetic, with severe insulin resistance and grade 2 fatty liver disease. My doctor recommended Mounjaro not only for weight loss but also to help improve these underlying health conditions.

I started on 2.5 mg approximately two months ago when I weighed 118 kg. Since then, I have lost around 15 kg and currently weigh about 103 kg. Overall, I tolerated the 2.5 mg dose reasonably well.

About a week ago, my doctor increased my dose to 5 mg after I mentioned that I was experiencing more hunger and cravings. These weren’t cravings for junk food, but rather for regular, nutritious meals. She advised that this likely meant it was time to increase the dosage.

I took my first 5 mg injection on Sunday night. By Tuesday, I was experiencing severe diarrhea, intense nausea, stomach cramps, dizziness, and weakness to the point where I felt like I might faint. The symptoms continued throughout the day and became significantly worse after I tried eating a very small amount of porridge for lunch.

The pain eventually became unbearable, and I had to go to the hospital. I vomited repeatedly, including water and medications I had taken for nausea and cramping. Unfortunately, the medications provided little to no relief because I could not keep them down.

What concerns me most is the persistent stomach pain and soreness. Even drinking small sips of water causes discomfort. I have diverticulosis, and I’m wondering whether that may be making these symptoms worse.

Today is the day after the hospital visit. The diarrhea and vomiting have improved, but I am still extremely fatigued and my abdomen feels sore and tender. I managed to eat some overnight oats with chia seeds and a small amount of fruit, which normally never causes any issues for me. Thankfully, the pain has not reached the same intensity as yesterday, but any movement seems to aggravate it, so I’ve mostly been lying in bed with a heating pad.

I have also done CT scans, blood tests and all other tests to rule out any issues with the pancreas or a flare up of diverticulitis.

At this point, I’m seriously considering stopping Mounjaro altogether and continuing my weight loss journey through diet and exercise alone. I still have three doses remaining in my current pen, but I am genuinely dreading taking the next injection because of how severe this reaction has been.

Has anyone experienced something similar when moving from 2.5 mg to 5 mg? Did the symptoms eventually improve, or did you decide to stop treatment? I’m struggling with the idea of putting myself through this again and would really appreciate any advice or experiences.

Posted Jun 3, 2026, 1:20 PM UTC

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