A mother using the GLP-1 weight loss drug Mounjaro sparked a significant online debate after admitting on TikTok that she sometimes "forgets to feed" her children due to the drug's strong appetite-suppressing effects. The woman, who has achieved significant weight loss, posted a picture with her two children, initially writing "You're a good mum," followed by a revelation: "Thanks. Sometimes I forget to feed them because I'm on Mounjaro." She further elaborated in the caption, "Not easy remembering these little people are hungry."

Mounjaro, an injectable weekly GLP-1 drug, is designed to aid weight loss primarily through food suppression. The mother's candid admission led to a fierce discussion in the comments section of her TikTok post. While some users criticized her, expressing disbelief at the possibility of forgetting to feed one's children, others shared similar experiences, with one commenter noting their son's grandmother also struggled, leading them to pack lunches.

Surprisingly, a majority of the responses were positive and relatable, with many Mounjaro users empathizing with her situation. Comments included, "I can relate. I don’t feel hungry at all! So meal times are all over the place, I forget they feel hungry!" Another user shared, "My boy said 'mum I’m hungry now' - it was 6pm and he hadn’t had his tea." Many confessed to having to set reminder alarms to ensure they fed their children or even pets, highlighting the profound impact of the drug on their hunger cues. The mother hinted the post was light-hearted, responding to a comment that it was "not that deep."