Aishwarya Mohanraj and the Mounjaro debate: 22 kg weight loss confession vlog triggers storm on side effects, medical use

Standup Comic Aishwarya Mohanraj admits she lost 22 Kgs using Mounjaro, a drug that is now increasingly being used to aid weight loss! Yes, you read it right, a public figure finally confessed to using a weight loss drug amid all the chatter going around celebrities using drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro for shedding pounds. This disclosure has renewed discussions around weight loss – who should be using these drugs? Are they safe to use?

In her latest YouTube vlog, she made the revelation, approaching weight loss not merely as an aesthetic pursuit but as something tied to body image issues, insecurities especially her jawline, health conditions like PCOS, hypothyroidism and insulin resistance and the methods she used. Aishwarya mentioned how it was affecting her confidence, work and mental health leading to depression.

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Watch the Aishwarya Mohanraj vlog here where she talks about Mounjaro

She recounted, ”I visited a temple, praying to God for a jawline overwhelmed in tears” She further went on to quote rakhi sawant in her vlog using her viral statement “Jo bhagwan nahi deta vo doctor deta hai,” adding that she went to 3 different dermatologists and almost considered a neck lift procedure to treat her biggest insecurity, her double chin.

Although she committed to exercise, dietary modifications, and professional support, she said progress remained uneven, especially after injuries interrupted her routine. Following a medical consultation earlier in 2025, the comedian opted for Mounjaro. It is a once-weekly injectable prescribed for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. This led to a rapid 22 kg weight loss over six months along with some side effects like intense nausea in the first month, loss of appetite and hair loss. She also noted an unexpected shift, her cycle became regular after years of irregularity.

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While detailing her journey, she reminded her viewers that she was not recommending the drug to anyone and is not a medical professional and stressed that anyone considering this medication should consult a medical professional first. For context, here is a general overview of the drug’s commonly reported pros and cons.

Uses of mounjaro:

– Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
– Weight Loss in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
– Improvement of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like Blood pressure and Circulating triglycerides
– Adjunct Therapy with Insulin

Cons of using Mounjaro

• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation
• Acid reflux
• Diarrhea
• Appetite reduction
• Pain in the upper abdominal area
• Stomach pain
• Vision changes
• Gallbladder issues

The possible risks associated with taking a higher dose of Mounjaro include:

• Acute kidney damage
• Acute pancreatitis
• Hypoglycemia

Overall, Aishwarya’s confession created a buzz online, starting a very important conversation around who these drugs are meant for, how they work, and what risks come with them.