Mum Loses 4 Stone on Mounjaro, But Warns of Shocking Side Effects

As of 2025-08-19T12:40:55+00:00, a 40-year-old mother-of-three from Northumberland, UK named Victoria Turkington has shared her harrowing experience with the weight loss drug Mounjaro. Last November, Victoria turned to Mounjaro, nicknamed the "King Kong" of fat jabs, after piling on 6 stone following a serious spinal injury in 2020.

Over the past 40 weeks, Victoria has successfully dropped from a size 22 to a size 14, losing an impressive 4 stone 8 lbs. However, she was unprepared for the severe side effects she would face, including "sulphur burps," a "gassy bloated stomach," "feelings of nausea," and frequent "headaches and dry mouth."

Most alarmingly, Victoria experienced a significant decline in her mental health while on the 7.5mg dose of Mounjaro. She felt "no joy in anything" and became "disinterested, demotivated and fatigued," losing interest in hobbies she once loved. After switching to the 10mg dose, Victoria's mood and mental health improved, but she warns that the relationship between Mounjaro and mental health is complex and can vary for different individuals.

Despite her dramatic weight loss, Victoria emphasizes that Mounjaro "isn't an easy fix or a magic wand" and still requires "hard work and consistency" from users. She hopes that by sharing her story, others will be aware of the potential side effects and seek medical advice if they have any concerns.