Question 1

Why do GLP‑1 medications cause nausea, and when is it worst?

Accepted Answer

Nausea happens because GLP‑1 medications slow down digestion and act on appetite centers in the brain, not because anything is wrong. It's commonly reported in the first few days after a new dose or a step-up, often peaking around day 1–3 before easing. Smaller, lower-fat meals and sipping water slowly tend to help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if it's severe or doesn't ease.

Question 2

How do you rotate injection sites on a GLP‑1 like Mounjaro or Wegovy, and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Rotate between your abdomen, front thighs, and upper arms, using a different spot each week — many people move clockwise around the same general area. Rotation helps prevent the skin irritation, lumps, and thickened tissue that can build up from injecting the same spot repeatedly. Your pharmacist can show you the technique during your first fill.

Question 3

Why do weight plateaus happen on GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro or Wegovy?

Accepted Answer

Plateaus are a normal, expected part of GLP‑1 treatment, not a sign that the medication has stopped working. Weight loss is rarely linear — the body adjusts metabolically over time, and a stretch of weeks with little scale movement is common, especially before a dose step-up. Non-scale changes like energy, sleep, or how clothes fit often keep shifting through a plateau.

Question 4

How much protein should you eat while on a GLP-1?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing protein at every meal is commonly recommended while on a GLP‑1, since reduced appetite makes it easy to under-eat and lose muscle along with fat. The right daily target varies a lot from person to person, so it's worth setting one with your doctor or a dietitian rather than following a general number. Spreading protein across the day also tends to sit better with a slower stomach.

Question 5

What helps with GLP-1 side effects like fatigue or constipation?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue and constipation are both commonly reported on GLP‑1 medications, often tied to eating less overall and slower digestion. Steady hydration, fiber from food rather than supplements alone, gentle movement, and consistent protein and calorie intake are frequently mentioned as helpful. Persistent constipation, unusual fatigue, or anything that feels severe is worth flagging to your doctor or pharmacist rather than managing alone.

Question 6

Is MounAI a substitute for medical advice?

Accepted Answer

No, MounAI is not a substitute for medical advice. It helps you track and understand your treatment, but it does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace your doctor or pharmacist. Any decision about your medication or dose belongs with your care team.

Question 7

Is my health data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your health data is private by default. We never sell your data or share it with advertisers, and you can export or permanently delete everything you've tracked at any time, directly from the app.

Question 8

Does the AI companion give medical advice?

Accepted Answer

No, the AI companion does not give medical advice. It shares plain, supportive information grounded in what you've logged. For anything urgent or out of the ordinary, it points you back to your care team.

Question 9

When does MounAI launch?

Accepted Answer

MounAI is in private beta on iOS and Android, with a wider rollout planned soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you as soon as early access opens for your platform, along with 3 months of Premium on us.

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