Are there any interactions between Mounjaro and other medications?
Mounjaro, used for weight loss, can interact with several other medicines, especially those for diabetes (like insulin), birth control pills, and certain blood pressure or thyroid medications. These interactions may affect how well your medicines work or increase the risk of side effects, so it’s important to tell your doctor about all the medications and supplements you take. Herbal supplements and some foods can also interfere with Mounjaro, so regular check-ins with your healthcare provider are recommended.
- Mounjaro may lower blood sugar further when taken with insulin or other diabetes medicines.
- It can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills taken by mouth.
- Medicines for blood pressure or thyroid conditions may need closer monitoring.
- Herbal supplements like St. John’s Wort, ginseng, and garlic can interact with Mounjaro.
- Alcohol and high-sugar foods may reduce Mounjaro’s benefits or increase side effects.
- Always inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you use before starting Mounjaro.
This text has been fact checked for accuracy by Alessandro Grenci, Superintendent Pharmacist at medino.