The brands are Mounjaro, injected once a week (FDA approved for Type 2 DM) Zepbound, injected once weekly (FDA approved for weight management)
Ive stopped it a couple times here and there, but after week 2-3 Im reminded why Im taking it when my real appetite starts coming back
Like all medicines they can cause side effects, most commonly nausea or digestive discomfort when first starting
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Reported Adverse Effects Reported adverse effects from online forums cited in a 2025 systematic review (PMC12313605) included: Anxiety and panic attacks Depression and anhedonia Insomnia Heart palpitations Fatigue and weakness Loss of appetite These anecdotal reports cannot be verified as directly caused by BPC-157 versus contamination, incorrect dosing, or concurrent conditions, but they raise concerns that the peptide might paradoxically worsen mental health in some individuals