Can pregnant or breastfeeding women use Mounjaro?
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use Mounjaro for weight loss, as UK health authorities and the NHS warn there is not enough safety information to know if it could harm the baby. Women are advised to stop Mounjaro at least two months before trying to get pregnant and to speak to a healthcare professional immediately if they become pregnant while using it. This advice is based on official guidance from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
- Mounjaro should not be used during pregnancy, while trying to conceive, or while breastfeeding.
- There is not enough evidence to confirm Mounjaro is safe for the baby during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Women are advised to use effective contraception while taking Mounjaro and for at least two months after stopping it.
- If pregnancy occurs while taking Mounjaro, stop the medicine and consult a healthcare professional immediately.
- This guidance comes from the NHS and the UK medicines regulator (MHRA).
This text has been fact checked for accuracy by Alessandro Grenci, Superintendent Pharmacist at medino.