Can you use Mounjaro if you have high cholesterol?
You can use Mounjaro for weight loss if you have high cholesterol, and in fact, studies show that Mounjaro may help lower cholesterol levels as well as support weight loss. UK guidelines allow Mounjaro to be prescribed for weight management even if you are also taking cholesterol-lowering medications like statins, as there are no known harmful interactions between them. Always consult your doctor, who will consider your overall health and monitor your cholesterol and other markers during treatment.
- Mounjaro can be prescribed for weight loss even if you have high cholesterol.
- Clinical trials show Mounjaro may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides, and raise HDL (good) cholesterol.
- Mounjaro is considered safe to use alongside statins, with no known drug interactions.
- Your doctor will monitor your cholesterol and overall health while you are on Mounjaro.
- Always use Mounjaro under medical supervision to ensure it is appropriate for your individual situation.
This text has been fact checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.