How can you reduce nausea while taking Mounjaro?
Nausea with Mounjaro is common during the first weeks and after dose increases, but it usually improves over time. Eating smaller, more frequent meals and choosing bland, low-fat foods such as toast, rice, crackers, or bananas can help. Staying hydrated by sipping water or herbal teas regularly is important, while alcohol, sugary drinks, and large amounts of caffeine should be avoided. Ginger or peppermint tea may also help ease queasiness.
Other useful habits include eating slowly, remaining upright after meals, getting fresh air or light activity, and avoiding greasy, spicy, or strong-smelling foods. Keeping injections on a consistent weekly schedule and adjusting the timing in relation to meals may reduce discomfort. If nausea is persistent or severe, a GP, pharmacist, or diabetes/weight-management team can advise on slowing dose increases, dose adjustments, or using short-term anti-sickness medicines. Urgent medical advice should be sought if there is severe abdominal pain or signs of dehydration.
- Eat small, frequent meals and choose bland, low-fat foods.
- Sip fluids often to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol, sugary drinks, and excess caffeine.
- Eat slowly, stay upright after meals, get fresh air, and avoid greasy or spicy foods.
- Keep injection timing consistent; adjust timing around meals if needed.
- Consider ginger or peppermint tea for queasiness relief.
- Seek clinical advice if nausea is severe or persistent, or if there are signs of dehydration.