Mounjaro and Burning sensation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Burning sensation is reported as a side effect among people who take Mounjaro (tirzepatide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Burning sensation when taking Mounjaro. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,587 people who have side effects when taking Mounjaro from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mounjaro?

Mounjaro has active ingredients of tirzepatide. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 37,669 Mounjaro users. Check the latest studies of Mounjaro.

What is Burning sensation?

Burning sensation is found to be associated with 2,016 drugs and 2,077 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Burning sensation.

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On Aug, 19, 2026

37,587 people reported to have side effects when taking Mounjaro.
Among them, 42 people (0.11%) have Burning sensation.

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Mounjaro when they have Burning sensation? *

What is the gender of people who have Burning sensation when taking Mounjaro? *

female: 78.95 %
male: 21.05 %

What is the age of people who have Burning sensation when taking Mounjaro? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mounjaro? *

Metformin: 3 people, 7.14%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 4.76%
Ozempic: 2 people, 4.76%
Zoloft: 1 person, 2.38%
Benadryl: 1 person, 2.38%
Clarithromycin: 1 person, 2.38%
Cyanocobalamin: 1 person, 2.38%
Estradiol: 1 person, 2.38%
Gabapentin: 1 person, 2.38%
Glutathione: 1 person, 2.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Burning sensation? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 21.43%
Itching: 6 people, 14.29%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 9.52%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 9.52%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 9.52%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 4 people, 9.52%
Constipation: 3 people, 7.14%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 7.14%
Dizziness: 3 people, 7.14%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 12 people, 28.57%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 7.14%
Insulin Resistance: 3 people, 7.14%
Blood Glucose Increased: 3 people, 7.14%
Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 2 people, 4.76%
Diabetes: 2 people, 4.76%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 2.38%
Peristalsis Visible (visible wavelike muscular contractions of the alimentary canal or other tubular structures): 1 person, 2.38%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 2.38%
Insulin Resistant Diabetes: 1 person, 2.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tirzepatide (the active ingredients of Mounjaro) and Mounjaro (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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