Pancreatitis is an uncommon but serious side effect of Mounjaro and Wegovy. It is inflammation of the pancreas that can cause severe stomach pain which can radiate to your back that doesn’t go away.
Pancreatitis is a serious condition that requires urgent medical attention. Most patients feel very ill with pancreatitis.
These symptoms could indicate pancreatitis:
- Severe, persistent stomach pain. Severe means:
- It’s so intense (around 8 or more out of 10) that you can’t focus on anything else
- It makes it nearly impossible to handle normal daily tasks (like walking, getting dressed, or eating)
- It doesn’t improve with over-the-counter pain relief or rest
- It radiates to your back or underneath your right ribcage or your right shoulder
- You also have severe vomiting (3 or more times a day, or having coffee grounds or blood in vomit)
If you notice any of these symptoms, call 999 or head to A&E right away.