Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Miser...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I noticed a difference in my fasting numbers, etc. but after taking the fifth dose I felt like I had the stomach flu for 8 days. I was very nauseated, gas, burping, stomach pain and achy. I didn't move off the couch all weekend. From what everyone says you have to get through this but I honestly can't take anymore. I think its time to come off of this. I can't imagine ever increasing it."

• Jcano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Horrible debilitating fatigue, needing naps that I’ve never needed daily! Painful intestinal pressure & gas that wakens me from sleep, that cannot be burped or passed out. No noticeable difference in my blood sugar levels (my A1C was already 5.6). A little vomiting. If this fatigue does not subside, I believe I will stop using, & seek other alternatives. I hate this, I want my life back."

• Diani...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 2, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I’ve been on ozempic about 8 months. I went to the 1mg dose pretty quickly. My sugars became normal. I was losing about 5 lbs every two weeks . My A1C went from 6.8 to 5.6. No side effects at all. I’ve lost about 30 pounds overall. About 6 weeks ago, I got sulphur burps, then nausea, then vomiting. Vomited 9 times over maybe 6 hrs. Thought it was food poisoning. Yesterday, I again got sulphur burps followed by nausea and then vomiting. This morning again, burps, vomiting and watery diarrhea. Thought it odd it would again be food poisoning. I never get sick. Then thought maybe it was E. coli or gastroparesis. Then I happened upon this site and started reading the reviews of ozempic. I don’t know why it would take so many months for any side effects to show, but it sounds like this is most likely the cause of my vomiting and diarrhea. I took my last dose two days ago. I take it every two weeks. I think I’ll cut back to .50?next time and see what happens."

• mbhoo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started Ozempic 2 months ago and it did nothing so the doctor upped it to 1mg a week. That's when the vomiting started and the sulphur belches started. My doctor took me off of it and my sugar soared through the roof. I called back 2 weeks later and she put me back on it. I started this past Saturday and so far my numbers are still high and I am nauseous having bad gas and sulphur burps. I'm not sure this is gonna work. I am also worried because I have a history of Diabetic Retinopathy."

• Lifew...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started taking this two weeks ago at the 2.5 dose. Last weekend the heartburn became HORRIBLE. I spent most of the weekend throwing up. Thought it was just something I ate. Took my second dose four days ago and once again the heartburn has become horrible!! Spent all of last night throwing up. Now today the heartburn and burping is just awful. NO WAY and I taking any more of this drug."

• Nomor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Sulfur burps, sulfur farts, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloated, pancreas pain, sore breasts, feeling as if I am going to faint, pressure behind eyes. I have never been to the hospital so many times in my life. They told me I had a "stomach bug" turns out that it was OZEMPIC. I had such high hopes, I've heard many great things. User beware!"

• PCOS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 30 years old, female and I'm terribly overweight. I have PCOS, TYPE 2 Diabetes, and an underactive thyroid. So I have several things working against me that don't allow me to lose weight as easily as others. I started my first injection of Ozempic 0.5 mg last Wednesday. So far it's not allowed me to eat too much, it also makes me sick when I eat something I'm not supposed to. Like yesterday I thought I would have a small cone with my Mother for Mother's Day, and last night I was up all night with acid reflux, a burping egg smell, I had gas. My stomach was hurting so bad I wanted to cry. I FINALLY used the bathroom this morning, I hadn't gone in 4 or 5 days. But I'm not going to quit, I have faith it will help me lose the weight I need to. We've been trying to have a child for 2 years with no luck. I'll update again here once I get more knowledge on this, but no you can't eat like you could before."

• OZnTX
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I'm on week 2 of using Ozempic for weight loss. I have suffered very little side effect because I take Probiotics and Magnesium and a water pill. My 3rd injection will be tomorrow and it seems that Ozempic is just starting to kick in and work. First week, I never lost my appetite and did not fill up fast. 2nd week, I started to lose my appetite and feel full rather quickly. Also, a couple of side effects popped up in the past 2 days - but they are not bad and don't last: nausea (last only a couple of minutes and not that bad), burping (no weird tastes) that makes me feel relieved. I lost 5 pounds since I started this on July 15th. I actually look forward to my 3rd dose tomorrow and increasing after my 4th. Will update as things change."

• Edano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "So I have been on Ozempic for 5 weeks. I am tired a lot. Not sure if this is the drug or my poor sleep but now that I see others are tired a lot it makes me wonder. I have nasty burps a lot. I started on a dose of .25 for 4 weeks. I had a lot of low level nausea but not too bad except for one day. Then last Sunday I took the higher dose of .5 and I was okay on Sunday and Monday but Tuesday the nausea was horrible and I had explosive diarrhea all day to the point I had to take immodium and I got my Dr.'s office to prescribe an anti-nausea med Zofran which helped a little. The next day less nausea and today is Thursday of that week and I still have the burps and more BM's than I would like as well as a lot of gas. I know I have lost weight just by how my clothes fit. I have very little appetite. Not sure if the pluses outweigh the minuses yet. I am probably gonna try one more week and see how I feel. It has had a modest impact on blood sugars. I have been using less insulin."

• MJano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 18, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was on Ozempic (0.5) for 11 months. I had all of the worst gastric symptoms the entire time. Constant diarrhea, constipation, sulfur burps, constant rumbling stomach, VERY loud and odoriferous flatulence, and no real control over bowel movements. I was wearing diapers so I could sleep because I was afraid I would not have time to get to the bathroom. My A1c went from 16+ to 6.6 in 3 months, so I stuck with it. However, I had lost 70 lb. before I started it - and gained back 40! I eat right, and did exercise (until the gastric situation was too bad). It has taken 6 weeks, and I finally feel normal, but my A1c has shot up to 13 in that time (which means it's probably higher than that). I don't have any other chronic illness besides diabetes - no gastric issues before that."

• linda...
• May 26, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking this one week ago and just took the second dose of 0.25 mg. I have lost 2 kilos. I have had no interest in food like I previously had. I am experiencing some burping, feeling a little hypo, and had some reflux in the first week. My doctor told me if 0.25 mg works they won’t increase the dosage."

• Grols...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Have been on semaglutide for 8 weeks and am presently on 1mg dose. First the positives. I have lost 16 pounds, my intake of novorapid has decreased significantly and my blood glucose has dropped from 7.9 to 6.8. Negatives. Mild constipation, bloated feeling, slight nausea, reflux acid, lethargy and wind (burps and farts). I feel the positives outweigh the negatives at the present time but only time will tell."

• crazy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was ok on the 0.25mg and 0.5mg doses of this drug Ozempic. Then five weeks ago I upped to 1mg as planned. About 4 weeks ago my mood changed and I started to get pain in my joints and bones. Achey all over and no energy. Two weeks ago the abdominal pains, gas, diarrhoea and those awful sulphur burps, arrived. I feel absolutely awful and doctor is convinced it is increasing this drug. No appetite either and feeling sick. Was loving the drug in beginning but now I feel like I've permanent flu!"

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "This medication effectively lowered my blood sugar, which had previously been VERY high. However, the side effects were intolerable. I took it for eight weeks and experienced the following: spontaneous vomiting multiple times per day, constant nausea, uncontrollable burping, which might surprise you as a small vomit (and I've never been a person that burps), and an aversion to food. I lost weight on my arms and legs. The last week I was on it, I went four days without eating (I threw up the little amount of food that I could bring myself to eat). I was light headed and dizzy. I BEGGED my doctor for something different. She switched me to Victoza and 1 week in, there has been a huge change. The nausea is gone. I have thrown up a few times, but it is nothing like Ozempic. The burping is greatly reduced."

• Side...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 18, 2022

For Diabetes, Type 2 "My side effects were bad burping and gas, extreme abdominal pain radiating into back, headaches, extreme fatigue and more. Three trips to ER, 1 MRI, 1 Ultrasound and 3 CT scans and the consistent diagnosis was "everything looks perfect". Very disappointed that and ER, GP, Endocrinologist, and GI specialist all did not seem to recognize these drug side effects. I see the Endo today and will discuss, looking for better options, I have had a horrible nine months. Very disappointed in both our healthcare chemists and industry in general."

• Dee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I am so grateful for this site. I thought I was alone in experiencing these awful side effects. Yesterday was the worst. Started with horrible rotten egg burping. Work up with vomiting. I started on 0.5 and decreased to 0.25 because I was experiencing nausea all the time. I am tired. 2 weeks ago I had severe constipation. It really helps with glucose control. I have been on 4 weeks. I plan to see my MD this week. Don't think I can continue. Only lost 1 lb so far."

• JUSTJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Sulpher burps (like eggs), terrible gas, confusion, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. Anxiety-lead to a severe panic attacks. I did lose weight, but its side effects are not worth it. It caused me food aversion. Eating and drinking became a chore. My dose was increased each week by 0.25mg."

• Nena
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been taking Ozempic for 3 weeks. At .25. My hunger is gone! Before all I ever thought of was food. Now I am full with about half of what I serve on my plate. I am not eating between meals. I get some nausea but not severe and some diarrhea often. No yucky burps! I am losing weight."

• Holly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started Ozempic and did pretty well on the .25 dose but when I went to .5 things got bad fast, absolutely the worst burps that eventually have me vomiting. Can not find any relief from the nasty burps until finally throwing up. I had terrible headaches and it felt like I had the flu just completely exhausted, I am done with this medication and I had high hopes for it, hope everyone has a better experience."

• Point...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started taking this med about a month ago & not sure I will stick with it. After 2 weeks stomach cramping & some constipation started but the worse of it all is the stress I am having with horrible sulfur burps. The smell is so horrible that even the smallest of burps can linger in a room for minutes and you can really clear a room. I have had to have Febreeze Air Fresheners nearby at all times. If I feel a burp coming in middle of night I literally run to the bathroom as it is really very unpleasant for my spouse and it really embarrasses me even after 27 years of marriage as it’s that bad!!! We just lowered my dose to 0.25mg but if the sulfur burps remain that will seal the deal and I will stop it. Have lost 10 pounds over the month too as appetite is shot and I’m not sure that’s really the best way to lose weight if you can barely eat at all."

• JTano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started out taking 0.25 for 4 weeks, then 5th week went to 0.50. The next day I was vomiting and diarrhea and sulphur burps. Couldn't hold anything down, not even water. Went to ER the 2nd day to get IV fluids. Called manufacturer and put in a report. They sent me a mailer to return the pen for evaluation. I am keeping a record of the lot # before I mail the pen back. I am taking a nausea pill and severe cramps and diarrhea but the vomiting has stopped. Haven't had any solid food for 4 days, trying to eat jello and applesauce and can barely get down. So wished I would have read these reviews before I bumped it to 0.5. My diabetes doctor said to decrease. I am going to stop taking. I have no spleen so it is difficult to ambush all these side effects. Hoping and praying I can start to feel better soon."

• MTP
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 10, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "A miracle drug! I have been on Ozempic for 7 months and have lost 43 pounds. Ozempic destroys my appetite. I feel "full" most of the time so when I do eat, I eat small portions. There is the occasional bout of mild nausea, but no vomiting. A very small price to pay! I also find that I burp more than normal. I attribute all of this to the lack of stomach emptying effect of Ozempic. My sugar level has gone down but not as much as I thought it would with a 40 pound loss of weight (I weigh 228 now). I am hoping to lose another 20 pounds at least and am hopeful that will reduce my sugar numbers."

• Mal
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2019

"I've been on Ozempic for about 2-2.5 months now. So far, no weight loss but horrible gas. I burp all the time, stomach gets so bloated. Sometimes it's sulfur burps but others, it's just a lot of plain gas. Get a lot of gas coming out the other end too. On advice of my doctor, I waited a few weeks extra to up my dose from 0.25 to 0.5. My appetite has gone down, but the gas is still so bad that my clothes fit worse than before! I'm on week 3 of the 0.5 and waiting for it to get better. Have a follow-up appointment in mid-July."

• LuLu
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Started 2 months ago on .25mg x1mth and then .5mg x1mth and now on 1mg x1week. Awful diarrhea for this entire period along with sulphur burps and nauseated stomach. I am 9 weeks into this course of treatment and have not experienced any relief from gut upset. I am abandoning drug this for weight loss purposes having only lost 5lbs during this time. I had been on a keto diet prior and had lost 8 lbs over 3 weeks. I intend to return to the Keto diet once my gut returns to normal. I feel exhausted, unwell and very disappointed with this drug."

• Ndnri...
• October 31, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Only problem I had with Ozempic was when I ate late. (Lesson learned) All the issues were presented. Nauseous, bloated, burps. Appetite has decreased along with my blood sugar levels. After 23 years of management of a chronic condition, Diabetes. This medication along with Lantus and Novolog, sliding scale. Has helped tremendously. Put myself on insulin 15 years ago, cleanest form of control. But have tried additional oral meds with side effects. Lizard spit (Byetta) Management requires trying new medication."