Muscle tissue depends on oxygen delivery and efficient energy production
Both Mounjaro and Wegovy are subcutaneous injections
Your doctor will start the medication at 0.25 mg weekly, increasing it to the 0.5 mg dose after four weeks, followed by 1 mg and 2 mg after four more weeks of each dose, depending on your tolerance and needs
However, these effects are usually manageable with the right strategies, and they typically improve significantly after the first few weeks at each new dose level
At the same time, the muscles around the joint begin to weaken, which takes away crucial support for stabilizing and projecting the joint
Most patients experience reduced nausea over time, though individual responses vary considerably