Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• JDM
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started on the low dose .25 had nausea, loss of appetite, little loose stool, tired and just didn't feel good. Last for a 3-4 days. Next dose the symptoms increased especially the loose stool last most of the day for 4 days. The next dose Dr had me go to .5 and I say OMG it was the worst I have ever felt. Couldn't eat, watery diarrhea, burping horribly, tired and just felt so sick. I told my Dr I can't do this. Symptoms still going after being off for week and half. I just hope it stops soon. I do not recommended to anyone."

• Cloud
• September 2, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Tried Ozempic for the first time on Thursday. Friday night a bit of diarrhea, Saturday just felt off, Sunday went out for breakfast discovered I had little appetite. And then it was non stop vomiting and diarrhea. To the point I was in ER. Spent several hours there as they tried to bring the lactic acid back down into a normal range. They told me the higher the lactic acid the more severe the dehydration. Multiple IV's, anti nausea shots, and something to stop the diarrhea, plus one CT scan they said stomach bug. I could go home and recover in bed. Stupid me believed them. Took injection for the second time on Thursday...same thing only this time the abdominal cramping was so bad it doubled me over. To the point I was sent by ambulance to the ER. Same round of tests. Same results. Only this time add in pain meds. After comparing previous Sunday to current Sunday they pretty much concluded no stomach bug the first time, but was due to injection."

• Biscu...
• April 7, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am going on week 11 with Ozempic, and have lost 24 pounds. I have had all 5 of the main side effects, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. I am happy with the weight loss, so am learning to manage these. By trial and error I've found that I can't eat much at one time (don't really want to), need to avoid fatty foods, drink lots of fluids and take Senna laxative every night for the constipation, and keep Zofran around to help with nausea. Yes, these first few weeks have been difficult, but the weight loss is worth it to me. Plus, the side effects get less the longer I'm on Ozempic. I am currently on 1.0mg, and think that's quite enough. I am rarely hungry, and often have to make myself eat. I hope to lose 65 pounds total."

• No th...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 5, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Started low dose .25, experienced discomfort in the stomach. Increased 4 weeks later to .5, symptoms got worse, blood sugar improved. Another 4 weeks after moved to 1mg dosage and life is awful. I've lost all control of my bowels from the severe long-lasting diarrhea, sometimes pooping the bed. I'm wearing adult diapers at 35 and my self esteem has taken a nose-dive. The sulfur burps are horrible and constant. The gas and bloating makes me look and feel horrible. I'm following a diet and doing every single thing my doctor has asked me to do for 7 months. I've lost 32 pounds but sleep in a diaper. Was it worth it? No.... Nope.... My A1C improved a tiny bit but otherwise I'm just feeling tired, weak and totally mortified. Can't go hardly anywhere unless I KNOW there is a restroom very close. Vomit every day."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started on Ozempic in January this year. I have been type 2 diabetic for over 15 years. I was on metformin, but found my A1C increasing, so was recommended that I try this. I have had no problems with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or stomach pains etc. that others have had. I have lost 26lbs and am using 1ml per week. I started with the .25, after two weeks increased to .5 and then after 4 weeks increased to 1ml. My daily blood test has decreased down from around 10-11 to 4.5-6 and my A1C reduced down from 11 down to 8, that was 2 months ago. I will redo next month. I truly think it will be down under 7 when I do it. For me it is the miracle drug, I feel so much better and with the weight loss I feel less tired. I am sure it does not work for everyone, but for those it does, it is a very good product. I did have to get approval through my endocrinologist for my drug plan to cover this. Those without a drug plan would be well advised to think carefully as it is very expensive."

• boomer
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Working with a board certified obesity physician who suggested I try Ozempic. I am not diabetic but was pre-diabetic in 2015 and was on 1,000 mg Metformin until February of this year. I LOVE Ozempic. I feel like a normal human who doesn't think about food constantly, who can now leave food on my plate (because of Ozempic) and not pick at other people's plate. I've lost 32 pounds in 19 weeks!! I never had any gastrointestinal problems with the exception of being constipated so I take something for that a couple times a week. It is much better than the diarrhea I had with Metformin. Started on .025 mg for the first four weeks then went to .05 mg and plan to stay on that as long as it works. BUT PLEASE BE AWARE, you have to cut down on carbs like breads, pastas and sweets. I don't have a craving for sweets anymore. My doctor said Ozempic doesn't work as well if you keep eating those kind of carbs and I have noticed that when I cheat. I'm 74, something about "old dog new tricks""

• Mack
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Well i took the shot on a Wednesday. And by Saturday I felt weak. I had severe diarrhea and no appetite. That lasted for about 3 days. Then I started itching all over my body. So I got some cortizone to help with the itching. Then as I continued to itch my body was turning red and I'm african american. Then I began to blister and then peel. I peeled from my legs, arms, my buttocks and then my hands and now my feet. I told my doctor she insisted it was my laundry detergent but I tried to tell her different. Anyways I believe that there was an ingredient I was allergic to in the ozempic. I do not recommend this shot. Ive been dealing with this for a month. The only upside I lost 7 to 8 lbs. But look what I went through. Good luck!"

• Daniel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Two days after the injection I get a pretty bad headache, indigestion, and a bloated feeling that lasts the day. This week (6th shot) has been different. It’s the second week the dose was raised from .25mg to .5mg. I felt like I had to throw up. The indigestion, burping, constipation, sore muscles, aches, and heavy sweating all felt like I had a horrible flu. I stayed home from work. I went back to work today, when I normally get the headache, and had heavy sweating, burping, indigestion, cold clammy skin, bloating, diarrhea, and depression and anxiety (years since I had either one). Tonight I still have bloating, wrists and shoulders sore, and indigestion with burps. My neck is really stiff. The normal headache has started with a little dizziness. I am still debating what to do as this has been an effective medicine. My blood sugar has gone from 290 to 90 to 140 when I check it. I have lost weight as well."

• Chuck
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have taken Ozempic for about 6 months. I take it every Wednesday. By Wednesday night I am experiencing the Sulfur burps. Then comes the vomiting and diarrhea. This reaction has gradually gotten worse as time goes by. I ended up in the ER this last weekend to get fluids and to make sure I wasn’t getting pancreatitis. After four days of this, my digestive system is returning to normal. I have lost weight (26lbs). But, if you can’t keep anything down, you certainly will. I consider this a dangerous drug and the FDA needs to remove it from the approved drugs."

• Snake
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 20, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Been on this for almost a year. Have had type 2 for 18 years now. A1C's always in the 6.5-7.5 range. Was primarily using humalog to control BS. With Ozempic sugars stay lower. The peaks aren't as high and don't have to use as much insulin. The only side effect I get is diarrhea and stomach cramps (mainly gas buildup) 12-48 hours after taking it. On occasion I will get nauseated, I have stayed on .25 and never increasing. So far I like this drug and those side effects are manageable. As long as I'm near a toilet the first 48 hours just in case."

• Healthy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2023

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "My doctor put me on Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes even though my A1C was at goal. It was a huge mistake. After 3 weeks at 0.5 units and 4 weeks at 1.0 units, I still had terrible nausea and diarrhea. I could barely leave my house. My diet changed from healthy legumes and vegetables to less healthy foods in an attempt to reduce the diarrhea and soothe my stomach. I couldn't exercise. I quit Ozempic about six weeks ago, and both my A1C and cholesterol were elevated at my checkup this week. I would not advise Ozempic for anybody who already has slow gastric emptying. I regret trying it."

• Kdano
• September 20, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "This is the worst drug I have ever been prescribed. I took my first shot on Sat at 4pm. By 10pm I had a horrible headache and acid indigestion unlike anything I have ever experienced. By Sunday morning the fatigue was so bad I could not get out of bed. Following was total lock down of my digestive system and then uncontrollable diarrhea for 5 days. The fatigue and nausea I could not shake. I spent most of the next 5 days trying to sleep and not eating due to the nausea and overall horrible sick feeling. I am a person who works out and runs 3 miles a day and is very active. I feel like a week of my life has been sucked away from me. Today is Thursday and still feeling terrible. I can only hope it wears off soon. Think very long and hard before using this drug. Do your research and read about it, it is very concerning that this is actually approved to be injected into people."

• Disap...
• August 30, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started Orzempic and had no issue with the initial dose of .25. When I had the second dose, I had minor nausea and definitely noticed not feeling as hungry. 5 days later, I had severe diarrhea and very foul-tasting burping. The next day, I was ok. Then the following day, I had diarrhea again. I thought maybe stomach virus. Imodium helped me get through the rest of the day. Then it was the day I take my shot (Sunday night.) Monday was ok, and then it started again with the terrible tasting burps, severe diarrhea and nausea, vomiting. I was unable to eat anything except ice chips. The diarrhea has continued for now the third day. I literally can’t be more than 10 steps from the bathroom. I’ve only had water, chicken broth, 1 banana, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/2 cup plain rice, and 1 cup apple juice and still can’t stay away from the bathroom. I’ve lost 7 pounds since starting Orzempic, 4 of them have been this week. This is not how I want to lose weight."

• Wendy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Hospitalized twice with severe abdominal pain and nausea diarrhea and vomiting. Second visit had a gastric emptying study done. Normal gastric emptying is 30 min, mine was 800 min. Basically this med damaged the vagus nerve and paralyzed my stomach not allowing food to empty. Severe symptoms. Missed work, hospitalized total of over 2 weeks. Praying my stomach returns to normal. Diagnosed with gastroparesis caused by Ozempic."

• Neil
• April 16, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Month 1, I was started on Ozempic at 0.25mg and had very mild symptoms of bloating and reduced appetite. Month 2 & 3, Uncomfortable. Stomach cramps, gas, and diarrhea probably for 4 days after injection. This can be really embarrassing in a small office. By the end of Month 3, I was feeling quite a bit better. At this point my hba1c was down for 5.2 from 9.4, I had virtually no diabetic symptoms. No blurred vision, No numbness in fingers and toes and I was sleeping through the night without visits to the bathroom. And I lost 16kilo in weight. Month 4 to 7. OMG. increasing to 1mg the side effects are horrendous. Weight loss has stalled, though this is probably due to lockdown. The sickness and eggy burps are constant and now my doctor says it will be at least 6 months before the side effects could be gone. But. I have no diabetic symptoms, my hba1c is pretty much normal and I think the effort has been worth it. Not an easy journey but worthwhile."

• Terapin
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "After 6 weeks I cried "uncle!" (admit defeat) Severe and profuse diarrhea, ++ nausea, and bouts of ++ vomiting, and stomach pain all the time caused me to give up on this drug. Lost only 5 pounds in 5 weeks, and I'm sure it was from the extreme GI issues, and inability to eat more than 500-600 calories on bad days - mostly just soup! Felt like I had food poisoning for 6 weeks straight. Was hopeful for this drug, but it totally didn't work for me, and the side effects were unbearable - and I'm a tough cookie."

• AHS
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 2 "So far very positive except for today. I experienced diarrhea and vomiting all at once. About 15 minutes after this began, I felt completely better. I just hope it was a one-time occurrence. I’ve been on Ozempic for many months, and this was my first episode. On the other hand, my A1c is below 7, my daily glucose tests are way down, and I have lost over 20 pounds, perhaps more. My dose is 1mg per week with an easy-to-administer shot. But the bottom line is you must work with the drug. You won’t be hungry, but that never stopped people like us from eating anyway. Listen to your body. If you are not hungry, don’t eat!"

• macan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "After the first 0.25mg injection, I was extremely bloated and burping within 5 hours. I woke the 2nd day with extreme bloat, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain. I could not eat or drink a thing because of severe bloating. This lasted 5 days. Foolishly I did a 2nd dose the next week of .25mg. This time I became much, much sicker with the same symptoms but more severe. Abdominal pain severe, bloating was so bad I had to go to the ER my stomach was as tight as a drum. They were talking about sticking a tube in my stomach to release the incredible pressure, instead I came home and rolled around in agony for 3 days. I stopped using it but the side effects continued. 7 weeks of severe gastroenteritis that caused so much inflammation in my body I have been in so much pain. No amount of weight loss is worth this level of suffering. If you have any GI issues like gastroparesis, you really should not be risking it with this drug, it says so right in the insert."

• White...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "This is an update on a previous submission in September, 2019. After taking only ONE injection of Ozempic, I could not go to work for a week. I had painful diarrhea for over a week, no energy, could not function. Endo took full blood panel. Results revealed Q-LIPASE, SERUM value was 132 (HIGH), with normal range being (7-60 u/l). Higher levels of LIPASE means you have a problem with your PANCREAS. A few days later, my LIPASE value went back down to 85. I am finally feeling better after 2 weeks. I hope that I don't have any permanent damage to my pancreas because of this poisonous drug. Why is this drug still on the market? There are many reviews of people getting sick from this."

• ERMD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "This drug should be taken off the market. Side effects are severe. Belching, uncontrollable diarrhea, dehydration, nausea vomiting. Be prepared to not leave your bathroom for 3 days every week. Not to mention the ads are by far the most annoying on TV"

• Grand...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2022

For Diabetes, Type 2 "If you have any form of stomach or bowel disorder or a history of pancreatitis, you may want to steer clear of Ozempic or any of the other similar drugs in it’s class. They slow gastric emptying, which can really get your system out of order and wreak havoc. If you start having sulfur burps, extreme nausea, horrific vomiting and diarrhea, you’ll know it isn’t for you. For me, it got so bad, I was having to resort to wearing adult diapers. I initially thought I was having episodes of food poisoning or giardiasis, but turned out to be medicine-induced gastroparesis & pancreatitis. Ozempic and the drugs like it may work great in some people, but be downright dangerous in others. Use with caution and pay attention to the warning signs. I just hope this will help someone else not have to go through what I did."

• Super...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Took my third shot of Ozempic at .25 tonight. Side effects have been horrible since second shot. Not one side effect after the first shot. I was so happy. Took my second on Wednesday night. Little nausea Thursday. Friday about noon stomach cramped up, I mean like birth labor contractions, horrible nausea, the worst diarrhea I've ever had and I'm pushing 69. I thought I was going to die. Diarrhea lasted about twelve long hours. Nausea has never let up. Sometimes I can function for short period. I'm going to give it one more week and see if side effects lessen. Unfortunately for me this same side effects come with everything I have tried"

• Sally
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started Ozempic exactly one week ago. The nausea hit by the second day but only seemed to happen in the morning. However 5 days in, the diarrhea hit. It has been absolutely horrendous. The gurgling sounds can be heard from across a huge room. I have woken up to bowel leakage and been running to the bathroom about 10 times a day for the last 3 days. Then there’s belching which is worse than a typical “burp”. It’s happening regularly too. I’m really sad and afraid. I really thought this was going to help me bring down my A1c. But I don’t see how I can continue taking it. I’m calling my endo tomorrow. I need something to work but these side effects are just not livable. Especially because I work in a corporate atmosphere."

• Sehns...
• November 6, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Horrible Diarrhea after just the first use. Headache. A LOT of light headedness. Not pleasant, but I can live with it. I received a sample from my doctor with 6 doses. When I went to have it refilled there were issues with my insurance. (BCBS). The medication is listed as $12,051.19 before insurance! I returned to the pharmacy today. With insurance 'only' $1,897.99. I will not be getting this medication refilled given the horrid side effects and the IMMORAL pricing. C'mon people, this medication does not cost that much to manufacture."

• Sick...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "My dr gave me this drug for weight loss. Omg, I took a higher dose than I was supposed to. But, for the first two weeks taking it. I was so sick in bed. Now it’s been about 3 weeks since I took it & I'm absolutely miserable. Have to constantly lay down. Dizzy, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea & my whole body just feels horrible. If this happens to you. Drink tons of water that seemed to help me a little. But I cannot wait for my body to go back to normal And never take this drugs again. It’s been a horrible experience."