for the treatment of noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis) in adults
Mild side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, indigestion, hair loss, fatigue, injection site reactions, heartburn, and excessive burping
To put this in perspective, insulin pen needles use the same gauge range, and blood-draw needles are 1822 gauge, making them three to four times thicker
Therefore, if you are prescribed 20 units, this is equivalent to about 2 mg
While Mounjaro or Ozempic can be powerful tools, they are most effective when paired with healthy lifestyle changes