Do I have to go up a dose?
Not necessarily - talk to your doctor and find out! No doses were studied for results except 5mg, 10mg & 15mg. The 2.5mg dose is a loading dose, used in…
Mounjaro · Dosing & titration
Dosing & titration
How to take Mounjaro, what titrating up means, whether you have to escalate, and how long you can stay at the starter dose.
5 questions in this topic
How do I take Mounjaro?
Very simple injection that seems scary at first, but after once or twice is unbelievably easy. The pen has a needle so small it doesn't even register to some people…
How long can I stay on 2.5?
As long as it takes for you and your doctor to see the results you seek. 5mg is the lowest dose studied for T2D. There are no published studies indicating…
What about dosing of Mounjaro?
Eli Lilly did research to find "the sweet spot" that would minimize patients' risks for side effects, to encourage them to stay on and not quit. Read their titration instructions…
What does "titrate up" mean?
When you follow the manufacturer's titration instructions, it means you're moving from a lower dose to a higher dose. The order of titration is 2.5mg, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 &…