Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• JLano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Ozempic 0.25 for five weeks, it's great for losing weight, but the side effects are not worth it. Let me review what Ozempic has been like, the first three weeks were ok & then I started noticing nausea, stomach burning, headache, dizziness, upper back pain & severe constipation & very tired & depressed. Ended up in ER with mild pancreatic attack & high lipase levels. I've had no desire to eat or even drink water. It makes me gag & I used to drink a lot of water. I'm done with these injections. I will stay on my metformin but I can do better on a healthy eating lifestyle than on Ozempic & all the negative side effects. Quality of life has went from a 10 to 1 & that is not me. I'm taking my life back. It's really just healthy eating & we can all do that with will power. Good luck to everyone else."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2022

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I did not have a good experience with Ozempic. Other than a 35 lb weight loss in 4 months there is nothing else good I can say about it. From the first dose I’ve had nausea and dizziness. The second dose has been a rollercoaster of constipation, stomach pain, fatigue, with continued nausea and dizziness. I’m constantly sick, I can’t eat anything more than a couple of bites of food. Nothing tastes the same and the smell of food makes me head to the bathroom with nausea. So going out to eat is only a memory now. I do not recommend this medication. This can not be healthy for anyone. I’ve stopped taking the Ozempic and am wondering if these side effects will end, they say it takes 5 weeks to leave your system, I’m counting the days!!"

• Satis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 22, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was scared to try Ozempic for my uncontrollable diabetes. I decided it was time to try it along with my usual metformin, and boy am I glad I did. I started Ozempic 10 months ago at 0.25 and moved to 0.50, and have stayed there because it’s exactly the dose I need for my blood sugar. My blood sugar runs between 89-150. My A1c dropped from 12.8 to 6.5 within 4 months of starting Ozempic. The only side effect I ever got is a little constipation. I adjusted my diet as well, and I walk 2 miles a day, 5 days a week. I’ve dropped 18 pounds. Ozempic is great for uncontrollable diabetes."

• Cej
• December 15, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I’ve always had a BMI if around 23-25 but menopause saw my appetite skynrocket and it went to 26. I’m 5”5 and weight went up to 166 pounds on a slight frame. My private doctor in the Uk started me on ozempic for weight loss. It cost £120 a month (sorry USA folks but you pay way too much for your drugs!) and after a month on 0.25 I’m now on 0.5 I don’t want wine or sweet things noticeably and I’ve lost about 4lbs but now I’m on higher dose this is accelerating. I feel like the old me in terms of being able to control my food. Which is great ! Side effects are occasional nausea and near constant acid reflux but I can control this with rennie right now and also constipation unless I drink a lot of water. It’s really worked for me to prevent a slide into obesity."

• Erika...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 45-year-old woman. Started ozempic .25 mg dose 6 weeks ago, increasing to the .5 mg dose after 4 weeks. Lost 13 pounds so far which makes me happy. Started with some nausea, some explosive diarrhea, and general fullness feeling, and no cravings. Now I’m experiencing more constipation and after the last injection dizziness/light head feeling. Don’t like that at all. It never goes away. Don’t know if it’s related but also tingling and some numbness in one foot. I’ll try injecting my thigh next time and see if that helps the dizziness because I definitely do not enjoy that feeling. Almost a jittery feeling as well. Weird. So I’m hoping these will improve over time as I am liking the weight loss results so far. I’m wondering if anyone else has had this dizzy/jittery feeling and if it will go away."

• jazzy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "UPDATE: I've been on ozempic for 6 weeks now. I didn't have any of the major symptoms listed by many, but on my 5th week I noticed I haven't been able to pass stool as frequently as I normally do. Yes, I was constipated on 4th and 5th week. I stop taking ozempic and I was normal again. I like this medicine shot except for the constipation part. I did lose some weight over it and inches which was a big plus. I wish I can keep taking ozempic, minus the side effect."

• Sickn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2019

"I’ve been on Ozempic since May to help with weight loss. Started with 0.25 and now am up to 1mg. The nausea has been fearless. The constipation unreal. I’ve ended up with major hemorrhoids. I’m always tired. I have lost 14lbs but these side effects are ruining my life. This is not worth it"

• ACDWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have experienced severe gas, belching, flatulence, moderate nausea all night, not heartburn but feels like seasickness, and moderate constipation. Have had about a 7 pounds weight loss in a month. Simple to use with no problems injecting or at the injection site."

• Anonymous
• August 13, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Was prescribed Ozempic for weight loss, because of being insulin resistant and not being able to lose weight (I'm 50lbs overweight for my height) after a hysterectomy despite working out 5 days a week and eating healthier. I'm on week 3 of 0.25 dosage and I'm finally losing weight, 5 pounds so far! No side effects except that I did have some constipation for about a week, but now I'm back to being regular with more water consumption. It did significantly cut back my craving for sweets, however It didn't completely. get rid of it. I noticed my hunger isn't as intense as it use to be. This medication was a last resort for me because I was having no success losing any weight regardless of my consistent efforts with traditional methods for weight loss, which was pretty upsetting. I continue to diet and exercise with this medication and it has been a great addition to a healthier lifestyle for me!"

• Cary
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Taking Ozempic for Insulin Resistance Type A and PCOS. Took 0.25 for the first 4 weeks. Side effects included: severe nausea and flu-like symptoms. Constipation is still a problem. Mild nausea when I upped dose to .50 but taking a generic store-brand nausea medication has helped a lot. Appetite greatly reduced and I find smaller meals and snacking more frequently throughout the day to be very helpful. My side effects only lasted 1.5 weeks and have not returned with increased dosage. Started at 193lbs and down to 186.8lbs in only 1 month. Will continue to take!"

• D J B...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I am on week 6. First 4 doses at .25, and now second week of .5. I've had the constipation but have learned to just take a laxative once a day with my metformin. This drug brought my sugar down from the 600's to the 90's in 5 weeks. I had an A1C of 17.1 I'm now down to a 9 and can't wait for my next reading. Yes the cramping and gas have been bad at times but I'm hoping it mellows out. But for me it has saved my life more than likely."

• Beaver
• October 14, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started Ozempic at the end of July 2019. After 10 yrs of metformin 1000 mg a.m and p.m. & Januvia the result turned into explosive diarrhea. Tried Jardiance which resulted in yeast infections. Then Janumet, all of these with metformin. Constipation. Started Ozempic in July .5 mg with metformin. Lost weight and appetite suppressed but diarrhea continued. Changed to 1000 mg metformin in a.m. & Januvia in p.m.. Constipation again. Changed to 1 mg Ozempic after several months and 1000 mg metformin in a.m. and 500 mg p.m. no Januvia. Constipation. Finally taking 1 mg Ozempic and 750 mg metformin a.m. and p.m. works great. Bowel movements normal. My daily readings went down using Ozempic. No side effects. Lost 19 lbs. Not due for A1C TIL Dec.. Love it. Went from 200 lbs to 181. Sugar cravings decreased. Feel positive. I am an active 70 year old female. I don’t plan on taking Ozempic forever because the possible long term thyroid side affects scare me."

• Foofoo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I'm in week 6 and I have lost 15 pounds!!!!! Total miracle. I started out at the .25 dose for a month and last week began .5. I have absolutely no appetite. Very easy to stick to healthy diet. Predominantly low carb but do allow some complex carbs here and there. I eat very small meals--I am full very quickly. I am a little nauseous in the morning, slight constipation which easily was alleviated with taking daily pro-biotics, and after going out to dinner the other night and eating what I thought was a small meal, had really bad acid reflux. The food was spicy and although I didn't eat a lot of it, I ate later than usual. I will never do that again. I fortunately have not had any of the other side effects others mention. I want to lose another 70 pounds so I am hoping that at the 1 mg dose I can accomplish this. I would think the weight loss will slow at some point. I remain a little nervous about increasing the dose, although I had no ill side-effects when last increased."

• Hunter
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2024

"Negative: some reflux. Took Prevacid, resolved. Some constipation; took a small amount of Miralax, resolved. Positive: Significant drop in blood pressure without any weight loss. Off all blood pressure meds. Systolic went from upper 130s/140s to 116 to 120s. Diastolic went from 80s/90s to low 60s."

• Sassy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Been on this for 5 weeks now. Levels are finally starting to stabilize and I feel more like a human. The nausea has been horrendous, the weight is falling off, 10lbs so far. Can't over eat or the nausea gets worse and I throw up. Abdominal cramps were bad week 2 & 3 but are less frequent and not bad too often. Constipation has been hard for sure, have to take something to help me go. Just increased from .25 to .50 5 days ago and the nausea is hitting me more frequently again. Tums a fan on near my face and nausea suckers are so helpful. The side effects cam be pretty severe but I gotta keep trying to push past it. Good luck if you take this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was doing okay at the beginning but when the dose increased at about the one-month mark, I experienced severe stomach and indigestion problems. I went to the emergency, and the doctor recommended that I not double the dose but remain at the initial dose. I did that for about 6 months. Then I developed major stomach pain, indigestion, and constipation. I went to the emergency again and was given medication as I did at my initial hospitalization. I have now stopped taking Ozempic because it does not work for me, and there are too many severe side effects. I would not recommend this medication to anyone due to my own personal experience from using it for 6 months."

• LuLu
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started Ozempic on June 06, 2019 (weighing 190 lbs)at .50 dose and was very nauseas and ended up throwing up and felt extremely sick all week. The next week I lowered it to .25 and stayed at that dose through July. I bumped it back to .50 and the nausea has been better and controlled with Zofran and Dramamine, but the constipation has been horrible. I can only seem to use the restroom via an enema. I have lost weight, currently at 157 lbs so it has all been worth it to me. I am taking an RX to help with the constipation now and plan to continue the shot until my next Dr's visit in September; we'll see from there."

• Joey
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2021

"So after 7 weeks on ozempic, I’m calling it a day. It not only got rid of my appetite completely, it left me unable to look at food and cook for my family. I developed a complete aversion to food. This left me with no energy, anxious and depressed. It’s not worth it. I am unable to exercise and have now lost love of life. Two days after injection is the worst particularly with nausea and the constipation is terrible."

• Gponce
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Don’t try it!!!! Should be taken of the market , I lost 6 ponds In a week but the nausea and abdominal cramping along with severe constipation isn’t worth it . I wish I wouldn’t of ever tried it . I was suppose to take my 2nd dosage on Saturday but I didn’t still feeling sick after I eat , I hope I get better soon, worse decision ever , once again don’t try it!!!"

• Joey
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Started on .25 and now onto .5 for the next 4 weeks. My side effects have been mild nausea, a lot of constipation, slight anxiety, Mild diarrhoea, mild tummy ache, intermediate tiredness and feeling somewhat under the weather. There is no pattern, it’s random, I do think it’s the medication as prior to this I had none of these symptoms. It is not great, but tolerable. I think the meds are really kicking in now. If I have a small snack the nausea subsides. I have little to no appetite, prob consume 1000 calories a day. And my mind is not consumed with food, and before I had an obsession with food. For me, it’s been life changing. I put on 15kg during Covid lockdown. Was 85kg now 81kg"

• Oz122
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I’ve been taking Ozempic since January 2022 for weight loss. I started out with a 0.25 mg weekly injection, which was increased to a 0.5 mg weekly injection after the first pen. To date, four months later, I’ve lost 33 pounds, down to 265 pounds from 298 pounds. My appetite is significantly reduced and I’ve implemented healthy diet changes with the help of the weight loss clinic where I’m a patient. Recently I began experiencing constipation, which is a known side effect. My physician recommended Miralax to combat the constipation."

• 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."

• Succe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I've been on Ozempic for 4 months. My doctor tiered the dosage from .25 mg for 4 weeks, then .50 mg for 4 weeks, then increased to 1 MG for the remaining time. I've just gone in for a check up, and increased to the 2 mg dose beginning this week. Each dose I experienced some stomach knots, but they resolved after the first day of the adjustment. I did initially have some very mild nauseum but all I needed to do, was take a sip of cold water to take care of it. I stress, the nauseum was very very mild. I do have a bit of constipation, but I balance with stool softeners and strict keto (high fat). I've lost 21 pounds to this point and this medication is the first thing that's controlled my appetite. I used to feel hungry all the time but now I don't feel like I need to eat all the time. I don't snack all the time like I used to. I was doing everything I was supposed to, I was working out and strict keto. But, I was stuck and couldn't lose any more weight. I've gone from 203 to 181."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 15, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Ozempic for 2 years now. I have lost 40 pounds and my A1c is under 6.5 consistently. The only downside is the constipation never stops. When I started, I knew about the side effects, but the intensity of the constipation surprised me. I thought I could just take some Miralax and it would go away. Before the Miralax kicked in, I had to use an enema. It's a good thing I brought the enema bucket home from my last hospital stay. My doctor thought an enema every 2 weeks was okay. I told her that I did not mind enemas, but they were sometimes inconvenient. She asked me to try Mag Oxide. Mag Oxide has proved to be pretty good. However, after 6 months, I haven't been able to dial in the correct dosing or frequency. Even if I have a reasonable BM, I still feel constipated, and if I am able, I will take an enema."

• 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."