Wegovy vs Mounjaro

Hiya! 😊 Super simple version – Wegovy works mainly by making you feel full, while Mounjaro does that and helps control blood sugar more. Mounjaro seems to work faster for some people too. Both are weekly jabs ( 😬 ...actually not that bad!). Worth chatting to your Dr about which one suits you best!

Hi @Klakirk – great question, and one loads of us have wondered too! Here’s a quick summary that might help:

🟢 Wegovy (semaglutide)
– Mimics a hormone that helps you feel full
– Mainly focused on appetite reduction
– Has been around longer, so a bit more familiar for some docs
– Weekly injection

🟣 Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
– Targets two hormones (GLP-1 and GIP), so it works on both appetite and blood sugar
– Some people see faster weight loss results
– Might cause a bit more nausea early on for some
– Also a weekly jab

Both can be really effective, but what suits you might depend on your health history, goals, and how your body reacts. Definitely worth chatting to a GP or prescribing service to work out what’s best for you.

Hope that helps! 😊

Just to add on the weight loss front –

• Wegovy tends to average around 15% body weight loss, with some people reaching up to 17%.

• Mounjaro showed even higher results in trials – average was about 20%, and some saw up to 22.5%.

These are from clinical studies, but obviously real-life results vary depending on how you use it alongside diet and activity.