Danielle Mason says Mounjaro made her ‘depressed’ & feel like she was DYING – as she’s baffled by claims it’s ‘amazing’
A PRESENTER has candidly opened up on her “absolutely horrendous” experience while using Mounjaro.
Danielle Mason, an ex-Loaded model and TV star, explained that the fat jab made her feel the “most depressed” she has “ever been” in her “whole life”.
Not only this, but after suffering with “bad anxiety” and “back to back” panic attacks while using the injections for weight loss purposes, the broadcaster and correspondent claimed that she is “baffled” by people describing Mounjaro as “amazing”.
Posting on social media, the content creator – who is EastEnders star Jessie Wallace‘s sister – said: “I just want to talk about the Mounjaro jab.
“All I’m seeing is people on TikTok saying how amazing it is, but I had such a rubbish time on it.
“Bearing in mind I took all my vitamins on the side – but I had no personality.
“The most depressed I think I’ve ever been in my whole life and everything felt boring to me.”
Experts and NHS medics have warned about the dangers of taking such medications without a prescription.
Mounjaro, regarded by some as the King Kong of weight loss jabs, could soon be rolled out on the NHS.
Sun GP Dr Zoe Williams claimed it can save the lives of people with “life-threatening levels of obesity”.
But despite this, the NHS warned: “Never take an anti-obesity medicine if it has not been prescribed to you. These types of medicines may not be safe for you and can cause serious side effects.”
About half a million Brits use weight loss drugs – and the number is expected to double in the next year.
Mounjaro works by suppressing your appetite, making people feel fuller for longer.
The injections are licensed for patients with type 2 diabetes and to assist those who are clinically obese (with a Body Mass Index of 30 or over).
One jab is administered each week but the duration is dependent on someone’s weight.
The drugs can be lawfully supplied when prescribed by a practitioner – such as a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist-independent prescriber.
But increasingly, people have been buying them through online pharmacies with insufficient checks.
Only recently, figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency revealed fat jabs had been linked to 82 deaths across the UK.
And the family of a man from Burton upon Trent, Staffs, who died after taking Mounjaro, are now calling for a probe into the jab’s “potential to kill”.
Eager to know if anyone else had a similar experience to her whilst using Mounjaro, the mother, who didn’t disclose how long she used fat jabs for, or how much weight she lost, asked: “Can anyone actually relate with this? Am I the only one that actually finds the weight loss pens not good?”
The 41-year-old, who thinks she’s found the one in landscape gardener Lee Dopson, 44, then added: “As a woman, anything weight loss you get excited about, even though my boyfriend prefers me curvy and things like that, but you know, you get a bit of a buzz off losing weight, it’s just a girl thing that we like to do.
“I just can’t get my head round how many people are raving about this pen that literally made me feel the worst I’ve ever felt in my life.”
Everything you need to know about fat jabs
Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases.
Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK.
Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market.
Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year.
How do they work?
The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight.
They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients’ sugar levels are too high.
Can I get them?
NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics.
Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure.
GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss.
Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk.
Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health.
Are there any risks?
Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild.
Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: “One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.”
Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia.
Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients’ mental health.
Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines.
Candidly opening up on her “horrendous” experience, the ex-star of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and former Page 3 girl, shared that she “hated” Mounjaro, as she recalled: “The days that I would actually do the jab, I would end up with the worst anxiety, to the point I would wanna call an ambulance out because I felt like I was gonna die.
“I’ve never had such bad anxiety, panic attacks back to back.”
I just can’t get my head round how many people are raving about this pen that literally made me feel the worst I’ve ever felt in my life
Danielle Mason
The busy mum, who now has cleaning and travelling companies, also highlighted: “I’m baffled because taking it myself [was like] being a guinea pig.
“I wanted to have a go, because that’s what I’m like. It was horrendous, absolutely horrendous.
“My head was in overdrive and then I went and stupidly jabbed again and I was so poorly with it.”
Social media users react
Danielle’s TikTok clip, which she posted on her official @daniellemasonuk account, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 269,200 views, 994 likes and 356 saves.
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There’s a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
Countless social media users rushed to the comments, expressing similar experiences as a result of using Mounjaro.
One person said: “I’ve had neurological issues ever since trying it.”
First 10 weeks I was either in bed or asleep on the sofa. Never felt so disgusting in my life
TikTok user
Another added: “The first two months I was depressed, tired and crying. I pushed through and lost the weight. But I warn everyone that this stuff is not for the faint-hearted…”
A third commented: “I hated it. Made me sick, tired, bloated, unwell and depressed.”
Not only this, but someone else chimed in and claimed: “Been on it since August, first 10 weeks I was either in bed or asleep on the sofa. Never felt so disgusting in my life.”
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