A woman has opened up about her startling experience with the weight-loss injection Mounjaro, which dramatically altered her sense of taste, leaving her unable to enjoy food as before.
The medication, designed to help combat obesity, has been praised for its effectiveness in aiding weight loss. However, one user has reported an unexpected and distressing side effect: a complete change in her taste buds.
Struggling to Eat
She described how foods she once loved now taste metallic or completely unappetising, making it difficult to maintain a balanced diet. "It's like my mouth has forgotten what flavours are supposed to be," she explained.
How Mounjaro Works
Mounjaro, a once-weekly injectable medication, works by mimicking hormones that regulate appetite and insulin levels. While it has helped many shed excess weight, some users report side effects such as nausea, fatigue, and now—altered taste perception.
Doctors Weigh In
Medical professionals acknowledge that changes in taste can occur with certain medications but stress that such cases are rare. They advise patients to monitor side effects closely and consult their GP if symptoms persist.
For now, the woman continues her weight-loss journey but hopes her taste buds will eventually return to normal.
