Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Calez...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Since starting Ozempic, all my numbers have gotten considerably better. I did have nausea for several months, but I took medicine to counteract the nausea, and now I’m feeling much better. My appetite has been cut in half. I have lost a total of 40 lbs so far, and I couldn’t tell you the amount of inches I have lost; it seems that I lost inches first and then weight. I have started going to the gym. My advice to anyone starting Ozempic is to stop eating as soon as you get that first feeling of being full; don’t try to finish the plate just because you don’t want to waste food because it will make you sick if you force yourself to eat it all."

• HPano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2020

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "In June of 2019, I was prescribed Ozempic for the first time for weight loss. I was given a sample in the office, and my prescription was sent to the pharmacy. My doctor was super optimistic, and I had seen drastic results in someone else I knew, but had been warned about the nausea. I am insulin resistant, have PCOS, and had gastric sleeve surgery in 2008. At the time I started the first 0.25 dose, I weighed 191.2 lbs. On the single pen, I did 4 weeks of 0.25 and 2 weeks of 0.5 doses. At the end of the 6th week, I weighed 173.8 lbs. That’s 17.4 lbs in 6 weeks! Of course, then insurance denied covering it moving forward, and I was unable to continue. But after a year, new bloodwork panels and some adjustments, somehow it has been approved, so I have started it again today! Hopeful for the same results! I had been taking a topamax/phentermine combo and was really disliking the pens, needle side effects, and the severe change in my tastebuds that it caused."

• Kris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug affects everyone differently, but for me, the side effects were too bad, and I had to stop after 2 weeks. It totally worked by killing my appetite and making me feel full, and after the first week, there were days I didn't even want to eat at all. I lost about 8 pounds in two weeks, which is great. However, during the 2nd week, I got the worst upset stomach of my life and almost went to the ER. I had intense diarrhea for an entire day, along with nausea, the chills, a swollen stomach, and then sweating. I had to take a sick day from work because I was also dizzy, and my heart was racing. It finally subsided about a day and a half, but it scared me so badly that I stopped taking the drug. Now I understand why it has a black box warning. I'm happy for the people who can use this without bad side effects. For me, I have a young child and demanding job. I can't go around with symptoms of food poisoning and try to act like I’m ok."

• Annie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Hi! Have been on Ozempic for 10 months. The first 3 months were very difficult with strong side effects. Mainly constant, but low level, nausea, occasional vomiting, and diarrhea (especially two days after the injection). However around month 3 the nausea and diarrhea subsided greatly and my appetite returned. I had lost weight very quickly (42 lbs in 3 months due to not really eating much). Had to take supplements for a while but am now eating well. The rapid weight loss led to telogen effluvium, a temporary hair loss condition. (I shed A LOT but never showed any baldness or anything). Currently, my weight is still down (I was taken off my blood pressure medication!), my blood counts are perfect, my hair is getting thick, and I eat normally. I now experience virtually no side effects. Really, really, glad I stuck out the side effects at the beginning."

• TooTr...
• March 21, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My first dose made me sick as a dog 2 days after the injection. Nausea, felt like I could vomit, and kept swallowing over and over again. Cold chills, it was awful! I do not plan to continue. No pain, no gain. I’ll get my loss the old-fashioned way with proper diet and exercise. Never again want to feel this way on Ozempic."

• Ozempic
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "With just one 0.25 mg dose I became very ill. Relentless nausea, vomiting, and explosive diarrhea as well as unbearable stomach cramps. Needed to go to the ER for fluids and to check for pancreatitis. It’s now been 9 days since my first dose and I still have relentless diarrhea, nausea, and disabling fatigue. I don’t want to eat. I didn’t want to take it in the first place but was ambushed by my kidney doctor. She told me that using Ozempic was a no-brainer and that I would just have a bit of nausea. If you have any gastrointestinal symptoms when taking any medicine, I would think three times about it before using it. I have read it can take up to a month for it to be flushed out of your body but I am hoping and praying that these horrible side effects stop real soon."

• Melissa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have been on Ozempic for weight loss for 10 months and I have lost 66 pounds!! This drug has been amazing. At first I had a few side effects which included nausea and constipation but they did resolve. I noticed almost immediately how much better I felt on this drug. Not only was my appetite significantly decreased I felt better overall sort of like my metabolism was more even and my body utilized what I ate more efficiently. I lost my work insurance in November and also lost the coverage for the Ozempic. This is the only downfall. I do have private insurance through health partners but not one cent is covered by them. The price per month is around $800. With results this good all insurance company’s should be covering the cost 100% because it will save them millions, billions, even trillions possibly in the future. If they were smart they would get behind this drug."

• Dannie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I’ve been on this med for 7 weeks. I’ve lost 25 lbs and my daily blood sugars range from 60 - 90. I use it along with 500 mg Metformin. The first couple of weeks were hard with nausea and stomach cramps. I also had the headaches that others have mentioned in the first couple of days. In week 3, I increased from 0.25 to 0.50. Then came the diarrhea. It wasn't too bad; I was just happy that I could go. I’m now taking 1.0 and experiencing sulfuric burping. Ugh! After doing some research on home remedies to help with the burping, I’m trying a spoon of apple cider vinegar. If you can make it through the first few weeks and you can be somewhat disciplined, you will notice a huge difference in how you feel. In my opinion, the side effects are manageable when I compare the weight gain while taking Insulin. BTW - I’m not severely obese. Prior to being on this drug, my weight was 205, and I’m 5’9 and 47 years old. I hope this is helpful to someone."

• Tanya
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have been taking Ozempic Since March 12, 2022. I started at the .025 dose for 4 weeks I had a little nausea but nothing serious and some constipation. Have now been on the .050 dose and have very little appetite and no other symptoms have remained other than occasional constipation I have to remind myself at times to eat. I have more energy then I have had in years and feel so much better in my clothes. Since March I have lost 25lbs. This has been a life changer for me as I feel so much better I am still 45 pounds from my goal weight but this drug has definitely helped me. I give the shot in my thighs as I have read many comments on here to do so for less symptoms and I believe that is why I have done so well."

• Julie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 8, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was 63 yo female when I started ozempic. 5'2" 208# A1C of 7.2. History of stroke, cardiovascular disease hashimo, fibromyalgia, and list goes on. At the beginning I had some nausea but not terribly. Have been on it for 14 months and have lost 85#! From 208# to 125#. Average about 5#/month. When increased to 2.0 had some issues with constipation but worked through it. Now with normal bmi A1C is at 4.9 and steady. Continuing at 2.0 to maintain. I would highly recommend this to anyone! Following recent labs endocrinologist sent msg, "diabetes is in remission " woohoo! Good luck everyone!"

• NursD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Ozempic for weight loss is AMAZING! I have tried everything for weight loss since 1985. Ozempic by far is a miracle for me. It immediately blocks cravings, appetite, and thoughts about food! I started June 2, 2023 and today, July 13, 2023, I lost 22.3 lbs. This is a 6-week success story! I took 0.25 for the first week and then 0.5 weekly on Sundays. I have stayed with Weight Watchers, mainly selecting 'free foods'. If you are eating out with friends this summer, remember that rich, high-fat content foods will give you immediate abdominal distress (cramps, diarrhea). So, I've learned to go through restaurant menus and find something less distressful to eat so that I can enjoy time with friends and family. I have Zofran for nausea, but for me, the nausea passes and I do not use anything for nausea. Stay active at least walk! It's free! Keep drinking water and add a packet of electrolytes due to this extreme heat this summer! Check-in with my doctor on a regular basis."

• Barbi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Ozempic for six weeks. This will be my second week at .50 mg and I have lost 10 lbs. At .25 mg I had minor nausea and was very tired but felt fine otherwise. After my first .50 mg injections, I could not drink, eat or do anything for the first day. I had a lot of nausea and felt like I was going to be sick constantly. By day 3 I had to go to the bathroom about nine times which was good because constipation is a real thing with this medication. By day 4 and on I felt perfectly fine. I do watch what I eat and the medication has cut my food intake by half. You have to pay attention to what your stomach is telling you."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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"

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

• Pat
• July 19, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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"

• Macie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2019

"I am pre diabetic with high blood pressure, high triglycerides and high cholesterol. I’ve taken ozempic for 3 1/2 months to help me lose weight. My weight loss is 32 lbs. I am never hungry and when I eat my tummy gets full very quickly. Because I’m not hungry I have used this time to learn the art of healthy eating. No fad diets or keto. My blood pressure is now normal and I am off BP pills. My triglycerides dropped 150 points. I have had no side effects other than constipation. I now drink 3 liters of water each day and eat insoluble fiber to control it. My husband is diabetic and has been on it for 6 months. He experienced side effects such as nausea and dizzy spells but it lasted around 3 months and he no longer has them. His A1C was 9.5 before Ozempic and is now 6.7."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

• Dande...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I've been on Ozempic for two and a half months now for weight loss and the results have been great. I've lost about 25 lbs. The only thing I don't really like is I truly do have no appetite. At all. So sometimes eating is a slog. Just getting through 3 or 4 bites of a meal can be annoying. And even though it's been almost 3 months, I still get nausea from time to time. I also had to dial back a lot of my social drinking as I'm eating so little, there's nothing to absorb the alcohol in my stomach most days, causing indigestion, acid reflux, vomiting and other problems. Still, I'm going to stick with the medication to see how much weight I can potentially lose over the course of six months."

• Senzuel
• August 29, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

• Miche...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had horrible experience. Abdominal pain going to back. Constant nausea. Depression - very strange feeling, almost like out of body experience. For first time found myself HATING body. Extreme tiredness. Difficulty focusing. Gained 9 pounds in 3 weeks. Constant headaches."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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!"

• Dimples
• April 7, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."