Ozempic · Wegovy · Mounjaro

Ozempic ka shor.
Mere liye?

Your cousin swears by it. A reel says it ruins your face. Your doctor mentioned it once. Answer 11 quick questions and get a clear answer for your body, your thali and your life.

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Main pure veg hoon. Muscle kam hoga?Priya, 34 · Pune
Mounjaro ya Ozempic, kaunsa?Rahul, 41 · Delhi
Navratri ka vrat rakh sakti hoon?Meena, 52 · Ahmedabad
6 mahine baad band kiya toh?Arjun, 29 · Bengaluru
Simple bhasha mein

Hafte mein ek injection. Bhookh ka shor kam.

It copies the hormone your gut makes after a meal, so your brain hears "I'm full" sooner and louder. You eat less without fighting cravings all day. It's not a fat burner; it only works if you stop when you're full.

01

The "food noise" goes quiet

one more roti?samosa at 5?biscuit with chaimidnight Maggi
½

Half a plate feels like enough

Food stays in your stomach longer, so you feel full for hours.

↓

Sugar and weight come down

It helps your body release insulin when sugar rises, which is why it started as a diabetes medicine.

Semaglutide
OzempicWegovyIndian generics

The same medicine under different names and doses. Copies one gut hormone. In use since 2017.

Tirzepatide
MounjaroYurpeak

The newer cousin. Copies two gut hormones and on average takes off more weight. In use since 2022.

2 minute ka check

Mere liye sahi hai?

One question at a time. Your report on the right updates as you answer. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Question 1 of 110% done

What brings you here?

Be honest. There is no wrong answer.

Example report · 42-year-old man, 86 kgLive
Good fit to discuss

You're a good candidate to discuss it

Your numbers and your answers both point towards trying it with a doctor.

Ask your doctor about: Semaglutide first, for its long track record. Mounjaro if you need more later.

Next step: Book a diabetologist or endocrinologist and take your summary.

29.818.52327.532.5BMI on the Indian scale
Waist
98 cm
Risky
Waist ÷ height
0.58
Above 0.5
Indian stage
Stage 2
Obesity range
On average you could lose
12 kg in about 16 months · range 6–17 kg
657075808590Now6 mo12 mo18 mo24 mo74 kg
Shaded area: the range most people fall in

Going for it

  • Your belly fat is already linked to 3 health problems.
  • Your goal is your health, which is what these medicines are for.

Holding you back

  • Nothing major. Nice.

Watch-outs for you

  • Pure veg: plan 20 g+ protein a meal (dal, paneer, curd, soya) or you'll lose muscle.
  • Fasting: talk to your doctor before Navratri, Ramzan or other fasts, and avoid no-water fasts.
  • Summer: keep the pen in the fridge (not freezer) and drink before you feel thirsty.
Sabse bada sawaal

Ozempic ya Mounjaro?

Both are weekly injections and both need a doctor. Mounjaro takes off more weight. Semaglutide has been around longer and has stronger proof of protecting the heart.

Semaglutide

Ozempic · Wegovy · generics
Average weight loss~15%
For you~12 kg
Hormones copiedOne (GLP-1)
Heart protectionProven Stronger
Track recordSince 2017 Longer
Birth-control pillNo known problem
Stomach upsetCommon, early on
May suit you ifYou have heart disease, need to lose a moderate amount, are on the pill, or want the longest-tested option.

Tirzepatide

Mounjaro · Yurpeak
Average weight loss~20%
For you~17 kg
Hormones copiedTwo (GLP-1 + GIP)
Weight loss head-to-head20% vs 14% More
Track recordSince 2022
Birth-control pillLess reliable; use backup
Stomach upsetSimilar, early on
May suit you ifYou need to lose a lot (15%+), your sugar is hard to control, or semaglutide at a full dose wasn't enough.

Never take both together. Switching is done by your doctor, usually restarting at a lower dose.

What to expect

Pehla saal kaisa hoga?

Weeks 1–4

Getting used to it

Lowest dose. A bit less hungry, maybe mild nausea the day after the shot. Little weight change yet.

Side effects
Months 2–4

Dose goes up

Your doctor raises the dose every 4 weeks. Appetite clearly drops. Nausea or constipation can flare for a few days after each step.

Side effects
Months 4–12

The weight moves

Most of the loss happens here. Side effects usually fade. This is when protein and strength training matter most.

Side effects
12 months +

Keeping it off

Weight levels off. The goal now is holding it, with your muscle intact. Stopping suddenly usually brings it back.

Side effects
Side effects

Kya normal hai, kya nahi?

Most side effects come from the stomach and are worst in the first weeks and after each dose increase. Mounjaro and semaglutide are similar here.

~4 in 10

Nausea

Small meals. Skip oily and very spicy food the day after your shot. Don't lie down right after eating.

~3 in 10

Loose motions

ORS, chaas, plenty of water. See a doctor if it lasts more than 2–3 days.

~1 in 4

Constipation

Water, sabzi, fruit, isabgol and a daily walk.

~1 in 4

Vomiting

Sip fluids slowly. If it keeps happening, call your doctor; your dose may need to wait.

1 in 10+

Acidity & burping

No late, heavy dinners. Go easy on tea and coffee on an empty stomach.

1 in 10+

Tired or dizzy

Usually from too little food or water. Check your fluids and protein.

a few in 100

Hair fall

From fast weight loss and low protein. Usually grows back. Raise protein; check iron, B12 and thyroid.

Made for India

Desi life. Desi sawaal.

Most research was done on Western diets. Here's what changes when your life has fasts, shaadis, 45°C summers and an aunty who insists you eat one more puri.

Navratri & Ramzan

You're already less hungry and thirsty. Long fasts add dehydration and, with insulin or glimepiride, low sugar.

Talk to your doctor before fasting season. Skip nirjala fasts.
Shaadi season

Puri, biryani and mithai in one sitting is the classic trigger for vomiting on this drug.

Small plate. Eat slowly. Stop at first fullness.
Pure veg plate

Rice, roti, aloo, and very little protein. When appetite drops, protein drops first, and muscle goes with it.

Eat the dal, paneer or curd first.
45°C summers

You'll feel less thirsty, and vomiting or loose motions in the heat can hurt your kidneys.

Water, chaas, ORS. Don't wait for thirst.
Power cuts

The medicine must stay at 2–8°C and must never freeze. Room temperature in India often goes above 30°C.

Fridge door, not the freezer. Cool pouch for travel.
"Thoda aur kha lo"

Family pushing you to eat more is the most common reason people overeat and feel sick.

Tell them you're on a medicine. It ends the debate.
Chai & biscuits

Four sweet chais with biscuits can add 500+ calories a day. The drug lowers hunger, not habits.

Less sugar, roasted chana instead of biscuits.
"Thin-fat"

Many Indians at a normal weight carry risky belly fat. Others want 5 kg off for a wedding.

Your waist matters more than the scale.
Muscle bachao

Protein poora hai?

Up to 40% of the weight lost on these medicines can be muscle. Indians already tend to have less muscle for their weight. Tap foods to build a typical day and see if you hit your number.

74gof 73 g a dayTarget hit!

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Jo sab poochhte hain.

Tap a question and get a straight answer. These are the ones we hear most at the counter, in people's own words.

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Ozempic or Mounjaro, which is better?
Mounjaro takes off more weight, about 20% vs 14% in a head-to-head trial. Semaglutide has been used longer and has stronger proof of protecting the heart. Your doctor weighs how much you need to lose, your heart history and whether you're on the pill.
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Next step

Doctor ke paas yeh le jao.

Tests they'll likely ask for

  1. HbA1c and fasting sugar
  2. Lipid profile
  3. Liver and kidney function
  4. Thyroid (TSH)
  5. BP and waist measurement
  6. Eye check, if you have diabetes

Questions to ask

  1. Do I need medicine, or should I try lifestyle first?
  2. Semaglutide or Mounjaro for me? Pen or vial?
  3. Do my other medicines need to change?
  4. What's the plan for stopping or keeping weight off?
  5. Which symptoms mean I should call you?
Only from a licensed pharmacy, with a prescription. Cheap "semaglutide" from Instagram, gyms or salons can be fake, the wrong strength or badly stored. Never use a friend's pen or copy their dose.

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This guide helps you think the decision through. It isn't medical advice and doesn't recommend any brand or seller. © Medwiki. Start, stop or change medicines only with your doctor. Get emergency care for severe belly pain, vomiting you can't stop, very little urine, or sudden vision loss.

  • Misra A et al. Revised definition of obesity in Asian Indians living in India, 2025
  • Wilding JPH et al. STEP 1, NEJM 2021; STEP 1 extension, Diabetes Obes Metab 2022
  • Jastreboff AM et al. SURMOUNT-1, NEJM 2022 · Aronne LJ et al. SURMOUNT-5, NEJM 2025

Updated October 2026.