Mounjaro After LAR July 2023

Hi VJS1985 I have no experience of this but think it might be something that you’d need to ask your GP?

Take care

Karen x

Hi VJS1985.

Could I ask how you got on with Mounjaro ?

Did you go ahead with it ?

I had the same cancer as you (2024) and have had 2 starting doses so far.

Two occasions of slight stomach cramps so far but I would love to know your experience.

Thank you.

Colin.

Hi There,

Yup I went ahead with it after getting confirmation from my colorectal team. I did my third dose Sunday and so far I’ve had no side effects. Well I say that it isn’t a side effect as such its rather a plus for me but it’s making me poop normally, yes a little hard to poop but I’m no longer relying on the Lactulose to keep me regular, I thought it was a little crazy at first but after having a word with one of the pharmacists I work with she confirmed it would be the jab that is defo making me poop more.. but yea no other side effects, whether that will all change when I move up the doses who knows but so far so good  defo keep it up if you can. 

VJS 

Hi VJS.

Thanks for the prompt reply, it's a weight off my mind.

I've been the same as you with it being harder to go to the loo, and for me I've become less regular. I believe that the drug causes a slowing down of the digestive system but with all the side effects listed I bear in mind that these are for people who haven't had bowel cancer. I admit I didn't tell the online consultation about my previous cancer because I'm desperate to lose weight.

But the advice you've had from your colorectal team is very positive and I will speak to mine. I think I will continue and see how things go.

Thank you and good luck with your weight loss. I hope you can achieve the target that you set for yourself

All the best.

Colin.

A suggestion - In my case, post bowel cancer, I have found that, to ease passage, taking Movicol (sachets dissolve in water) and/or DulcoEase or DulcoLax tablets most helpful.Both seem to be mild and gentle and can be bought at a chemist over the counter. My wife who is more prone to constipation (has not had bowel / digestive cancer) has occasionally taken DulcoEase which has helped (1 or 2 a day is I think the norm.) I still take one now and again when it seems to be a little too long. Hope this helps. You may wish to speak with your nurse or doctor. All the best. Anbou.

Hi Anbou. 

Thanks for the response.

My colorectal team are asking my oncologist for advice but I think I will take a mild laxative in the meantime.