Ozempic for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 3)

• Rose
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"This medicine did what it was supposed to. It lowered my A1C, but it also almost me off. I was so sick. I had to stop it. The worst medicine ever! I felt like I was reaching the end of my life. I couldn't do anything, couldn't eat, couldn't even get out of bed. I lost a lot of weight! My stomach hurt, my side hurt, my back hurt. I started feeling better once I quit taking it! I will never take it again! It almost felt like it was poisoning my entire body!"

• Fife...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2021

"On week 4 now, honestly the first 2 weeks were a nightmare, doctors don’t tell you “stay away from fatty foods and don’t over eat” if they did I wouldn’t have had the most horrible sulphur burps that made my eyes water , projectile vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain not to mention constant nausea even during night , I finally figured out not to eat too much and avoid fatty foods completely!! This was a game changer and now I’m doing ok, lost 21 pounds so far which is mad but mostly because in 2 weeks I’ve eaten probably 4000 calories. I’m back to wanting to eat again but have to control myself or face the terrible consequences. Blood sugars are all over the place as you can imagine however insulin sensitivity is way better. Just takes time to get used to, hope this helps"

• Retired...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"Take my comments for what they are worth since I changed many things in my life at the same time...but.. I think Ozempic is great. After 5 months reduced my A1c from 9.7 to 5.9. Lost almost 25 pounds. Am at .5mg and it has drastically reduced my appetite. Between smaller stomach and this drug often push my plate away before finishing, rarely desire for dessert. Little to no side effects overall. Some stomach issues like constipation, bloating but can’t rule out dietary changes being the cause also. Went on a low carb diet and really stuck to it for once and increased exercise a lot. Use of the Freestyle Libre Sensor really really helped too! Being able to learn how things effect your blood sugar in real time is a great motivator to do the right thing, combine carbs with protein etc Hoping to lower other meds I am on when I see my Doctor next month. Once a week tiny needle (virtually pain free) is a far better system than pills everyday."

• Jobob
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2020

"I have taken opzempic for a month now dosage being 0.25 once a week and at first I didn’t really see any side affects or anything but then boy one day I made the mistake and over ate and had gas constantly and kept burping repeatedly and then and hour later non stop diarrhea. After making that mistake I have taken into account never by any means do that again. I usually now just eat a big breakfast and like a snack later on throughout the day and it’s helped me completely cut out soda entirely. I originally started taking this because I was experiencing rapid weight gain and they checked my thyroid and said it was within normal limits so they put me on this and I am so glad. I wake up in the morning and I haven’t had a blood sugar reading over 130 in a month I can’t wait to go back to my doctor and figure out what my A1C is. But in total I’ve lost 8 pounds in one month :)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2024

"Ozempic is a godsend! It lowered my sugar considerably, to the point that I had to lower my Trulicity. I have lost weight, about 15 lbs. But the biggest thing is, I am an alcoholic and have cirrhosis, but was still drinking my two glasses of wine every night. After being on this wonder drug for 6 months I suddenly had no craving for alcohol! A miracle! Thanks to all who made this possible!"

• Laurel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2020

"I have been prescribed Ozempic for weight loss secondary to type 2. I got nauseated with some loss of appetite at .25 mg dosage and adapted to it over a month. Lost 9 lbs in that month. I increased to 0.5 mg last Friday (it is Tuesday), and I am miserable. Non stop nausea, burping, some pain in stomach, constipated. I feel miserable. I am worried about the stomach pain being pancreatitis starting so I am increasing my water. I haven't eaten in two days. I will not continue with this drug as I thin this just cannot be a good thing to do to ones body."

• Oly
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2021

"Been taking for 18 months. I have lost 50 pounds. My last two labs (3 months apart), A1C 5.2 and 5.3. Along with Ozempic, I take Jardiance and Metformin. I have no craving for my former favorite foods. Honestly, I get no pleasure from eating. It works for me, my miracle drug."

• Miser...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2020

"Started Ozempic 8 weeks ago, from the beginning I started belching. Doze was .25 went to . 50 and the stomach cramps started. I am in 3 weeks now at 1mg and I have never been more miserable. Constant violent diarrhea and stomach cramps. I am losing weight at a rapid pace didn’t necessarily need to lose. I called the doctor today because I’m unable to leave the house she seems to think that this will subside in another week and I should be back to normal. After reading everyone’s comments I find this hard to believe!!!!"

• Pat
• July 19, 2019

"Started taking Ozempic for pre-diabetes and insulin resistance. This is first medication I've ever taken for diabetes. A1c was 5.7. I increased dose quickly at doctor's recommendation if little to no side effects occurred. First dose 0.25 in office. Second 0.5 a week later. Third dose at 1.0 a week after that. Only side effect I have is mild nausea. Appetite has disappeared and I eat only when hungry and much smaller portions. Serious bloating when I eat too much, which is a great deterrent. Been on medication 4 weeks overall, 2 weeks at 1.0, weigh dropped from 305 lbs. to 295 lbs. Still a little lethargic but I was very lethargic before starting medication. I feel like this medicine is a game changer for me. I love not thinking about food all of the time, only eating when hungry and not for pleasure, and losing weight. Will retest A1c in 2 months. Hopefully the weight loss continues and I caught the A1c level before it turns into full-blown diabetes."

• G Rob
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 3, 2024

"I call this a wonder drug. Dropped my A1C to 5.8, so far, and I barely have to worry about counting carbs or finger sticks. I didn’t check my BG levels once the last 6 months and ate pretty much what I wanted “within reason”. I still stay away from sugary drinks and limit my carb intake but other than that I feel back to “normal”. The only side effect I’ve experienced is the appetite suppression. Lost 40 lbs because of that side effect. I happily tell all my family and friends who are also type 2 all about my experiences. Some have also begun to take Ozempic as well. I can’t endorse this medication enough!"

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2020

"It's the miracle drug it reduced my A1C from 11.3 to 5.4 so far being taking it for a little over one year lost some weight no side effects whatsoever since the first dosage quit taking metformin do watch my sugar intake not religiously but moderate It does work!price with insurance its only 25 dollars compared with 800 and something without insurance highly recommended"

• John
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2020

"I have lost more than 30 lbs. In the 3 months I've been on it. For the first month I had a mild sour stomach but it wasn't that bad. I feel fine now and am still loosing weight. My blood tests are within normal ranges. I feel fine. I'm in my 50s and haven't been this weight since my teens."

• Cas
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2021

"Ozempic has been a life changing medicine for me. My A1C is better controlled and I have have lost around 13 pounds so far and have not even been on it that long. Before ozempic, I craved sweets and was constantly hungry ozempic has greatly helped me regulate my appetite. If I eat too much I do have problems with nausea, so I do have to be careful, but that’s a good side effect I think"

• Onward
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2021

"I am male (early 50s). Blood glucose was already regulated with metformin, diet, and exercise (100 to 150), but I wanted to quit metformin because of its side effects (diarrhea). I was put on 0.50 mg/wk and warned that nausea from Ozempic was a common side effect. I HAD NO IDEA! WEEK 1/WEEK 2: I couldn't smell food without getting queasy. I choked down lots of soup just to get 1200 cal/day (often falling short). WEEK 3/WEEK 4 got slightly better. WEEK 5: I have my appetite back. I feel full, so I eat smaller meals. My weight loss is atypical: 203 lbs to 183 lbs in five weeks, combined with exercise (1 hr/4x wk stationary bike/treadmill). Blood glucose is now between 90 and 120, with occasional dips and peaks. I would only recommend this drug to those who have very high glucose levels, are morbidly obese, fiercely stubborn, and/or desperate. But it works. Good luck."

• Val
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2020

"I’m a nurse. I started this med and unfortunately the nausea, gastritis, dizziness and headache continuing into week 4 is simply not worth it. I can’t lay in bed and be miserable which is what this does to me. At first I actually thought I had a GI Bug. If there is any other choice do not put yourself through this."

• lulubug
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"Well, let me start by saying Ozempic worked very well for me. I was on it for a little over 4 months. I lost 49 pounds, my a1c went from over 9 to 6.7, I'm off insulin now. Then we went to a higher deductible insurance plan and I can no longer afford my Ozempic. The only thing they offer is the $150 savings card, so it still costs over $600 a month. I can have a roof over my head or get my meds. What a world we live in. I guess I should quit my job, then I could get some assistance with it."

• Senzuel
• August 29, 2019

"I've been taking Ozempic for about 2 months to lower my Diabetes 2. It's been great my numbers were 200 to 300 they are now 100- 134. My A1c was 9.8 it is now 6.1 and I've lost 12 lbs and still loosing. I'm also taking Synjardy XR a combination of (Metformin & Jardiance) my number are great. I eat extremely less on the Ozempic. My only side affect has been an occasional headache but nausea was brutal. I was getting very nauseated after eating and taking Synjardy xr until I heard about ZOFRAN let me just say if you have nausea and are taking Metformin with Ozempic PLEASE ask your doctor for a prescription of ZOFRAN (I got the generic ONDANSETRON 4mg) I take it 20 minutes after I eat and have taken my metformin I NO LONGER get nausea. Zofran will definitely help with nausea if you're feeling sick. You'll thank me later."

• Losin...
• November 10, 2019

"I am a 70 year old type 2 diabetic and was taking one Metformin 500 ER for the past year or so. My A1C was 11 and it dropped to 5.6 by changing my diet and taking the metformin. My doctor wanted me to try Ozempic to help me lose weight and possibly eliminate the metformin. The side effects were terrible right from the start. Nausea and diarrhea, no vomiting just nausea. I started at .25 and am now up to 1.0. My appetite is gone completely. I have no desire to eat at all. When I do eat, I get full almost immediately. I have gone from 228lb down to 202lb in the six weeks I have been taking ozempic. I'm thrilled with the weight lose, and the nausea and diarrhea have improved. However, I have almost stopped peeing. I go in the morning, then go all day into the evening without going. Since I suffer from incontinence, it's good, but I am worried that it might be damaging my kidneys. I hope I don't have to stop taking it, at least till I lose another 50 pounds or so."

• Janice
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2021

"I started Ozempic in July 2020. The first few weeks I had slight nausea. Now, 10 months in I’ve lost 50lbs - 210lb to 158lb and my sugar levels if anything are on the low side. I’ve just stopped taking my Metformin as they were dropping too much. I didn’t even make it to the 1mg, stopping at the .5mg. If you can last the first 4 weeks, it’s amazing. The only side effect I have is a little constipation which I control with PEG when needed. It has changed my life! I feel like a brand new woman!"

• Hazel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2019

"Blood sugar levels started getting hight 33 a year ago, tried several different prescriptions before being placed on Ozempic (4 months ago), metformin & invokana. Now reading 6.5 levels, with a recent 7.0 A1C. In the past 4 months have gone from 170 to 141 lbs. I was told weight loss included muscle loss so I’m trying to keep on a high protein diet and weight workouts. I don’t think I’ve had a hunger pang in 4 months, and eat way less. I do get burps after eating and occasional stomach pain that is tolerable. Perhaps it’s the combination of all bringing down my levels that gives me two things I didn’t expect, clear clarity in thinking (better memory recall) and a lot more energy (as in stable for a good 10 hours and then I start getting fatigued). I honestly am very happy to lose weight and eat off a smaller plate."

• Iamal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2021

"Today is day 10 on .25 mg of Ozempic, so 2 doses in. On day 7 (dose 2 injection day) I could not leave the toilet. Exhausted and cold. Never any desire to eat, even if I haven’t eaten for 24 hours. When I do eat something it is a tiny portion and I feel incredibly sick for an hour or so afterwards. Last night I had horrifying nightmares. I cannot wait for this to wear off, I will change my lifestyle long before I take another dose of this medication."

• Karan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2020

"This is my 8th week and using 0.5. I lost 12lb and I have more energy now so I go to exercise as well now. Only on the first week I have heavy headache but it was gone on my second week. I thought of stopping it after first week due to the headache but luckily I continued and I am having happy life now."

• Dimples
• April 7, 2020

"Been using ozempic for 7 weeks lost 12 pounds i also take xzando and lantus at night. Gas,nausea, headache and a few low A1c. But my number is down fron 8.1 to 5.4. For the Gas I find that Gas X helps. And the nausea i sip on cold water and keep your meals small. I dont throw up yet and no constipation or Diarrhea."

• Daddy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 13, 2019

"This Ozempic was prescribed as a last ditch effort to get my A1C down prior to starting insulin. The first .25 dose caused significant nausea but I battled through it for a couple weeks before starting the .50 dose. The nausea increased with the higher dose and I considered stopping but had lost ten pounds and had zero appetite and my sugar was down so chose to continue. It's been about 6 months now, I'm taking the full 1.0 dose and although the nausea is still an issue it has lessened in severity and comes in "waves" so I know it will pass and just tough it through. I've dropped about 30 lbs and counting, my A1C is now in the prediabetic range and I've been able to lower doses of other medications that were causing significant side effects. I now feel better, look better, have more energy and no longer have the constant food cravings or desire to overeat. If you can ride out the nausea the benefits of ozempic are huge, for me anyway."

• CSC
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2020

"The first few weeks I suffered some nausea and my food intake was reduced probably about 30% as a result. I started at .25 for a month then .50 for a month then 1.00 which was full dose. I have been on the drug for about 6 months now. My weight dropped 30 pounds from 264 pounds to 234 pounds and I seem to be levelling at that range. My target BMI weight for 6 foot 3 is 210 but I would be happy at 225. I have found that Ozempic did cause some constipation but overall once I achieved the full dose for a few weeks I felt much better. The weight loss has really helped how I feel and I will Be doing my 6 month blood work up next week. Hoping to see some good results with glucose which was at 6.0 and cholesterol at 259. Overall I am very happy with the results to date."