Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started Ozempic 8 weeks ago, from the beginning I started belching. Dose was 0.25, went to 0.50 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!"

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

• Pat
• July 19, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started taking Ozempic for pre-diabetes and insulin resistance. This is the first medication I've ever taken for diabetes. A1c was 5.7. I increased the dose quickly at the doctor's recommendation if little to no side effects occurred. First dose 0.25 in the 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 the medication for 4 weeks overall, 2 weeks at 1.0, weight dropped from 305 lbs. to 295 lbs. Still a little lethargic, but I was very lethargic before starting the 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."

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "It's the miracle drug. It reduced my A1C from 11.3 to 5.4 so far. I've been taking it for a little over one year, lost some weight, and no side effects whatsoever since the first dosage. I quit taking metformin and do watch my sugar intake, not religiously, but moderately. It does work! Price with insurance is only $25 compared to $800 without insurance. Highly recommended."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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 losing 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

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."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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

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 losing. I'm also taking Synjardy XR, a combination of (Metformin & Jardiance); my numbers are great. I eat extremely less on the Ozempic. My only side effect 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."

• 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."

• 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 0.25 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 228 lb down to 202 lb in the six weeks I have been taking Ozempic. I'm thrilled with the weight loss, 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."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Blood sugar levels started getting high 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "This is my 8th week and using 0.5. I lost 12 lb 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 the first week due to the headache but luckily I continued and I am having a happy life now."

• Dimples
• April 7, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Been using Ozempic for 7 weeks, lost 12 pounds. I also take Xigduo and Lantus at night. Gas, nausea, headache, and a few low A1c. But my number is down from 8.1 to 5.4. For the gas, I find that Gas-X helps. And for the nausea, I sip on cold water and keep my meals small. I haven't thrown up yet and no constipation or diarrhea."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "This Ozempic was prescribed as a last-ditch effort to get my A1C down prior to starting insulin. The first 0.25 dose caused significant nausea, but I battled through it for a couple of weeks before starting the 0.50 dose. The nausea increased with the higher dose, and I considered stopping but had lost ten pounds, had zero appetite, and my sugar was down, so I 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."

• Byean...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2020

"My son is on a lot of meds. He is 30. His main source of care is endocrine. He suffers with weight and started ozempic maybe 6 weeks ago. He is burping constantly but has been driven mad by an unbelievable taste in his mouth. He is on 0.5 and I would gauge since the increase the taste materialised. Can anyone confirm this taste at all. Thank you"

• Djour...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I was scared after reading some reviews- but wanted to share my experience so far. I began on.25 one week ago - I injected in my abdomen at night before reading about the thigh being better. The next morning I woke up with pretty bad nausea, but not vomiting - definitely enough though to prevent me from eating. All day I was lethargic and could not eat much. Each day it improved. It definitely does not allow you to eat heavily - eating very small meals is about all it allows and even then it does give you slight nausea initially. Took my 2nd .25 dose this evening and did inject the thigh. Hoping to update this in a few weeks- but it’s been manageable."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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!"

• Mary
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took it for two months and I was very happy to lose 20 pounds so fast. After I stopped it I regained everything back and even more. The sad news is I got gallbladder problems from ozempic and my gallbladder has to be removed. Not worth it."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."