Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Komodo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2019

"Oh boy. I just started Ozempic for weight loss at .25. After my first injection I was fine for two days, and then was constipated for two days—and since then I’ve been pretty darn sick. Violent diarrhea, headaches, some nausea, and very low energy. I’ve taken several days off from work as I’ve felt so bad. I’ve lost weight since I have no appetite and nausea follows whenever I eat — even broth and crackers. I have international travel planned in 10 days and I hope that I’m recovered by then. I may try again after my travels, but this has been rough. The worst side effects I’ve had from a new medication"

• I...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I rarely ever have side effects from any drugs that I have taken before. After my second dose I began extreme side effects of stomach pain ,bloating, sour belching, flatulence, diarrhea, zero appetite, indigestion. These symptoms have not gone away after 10 days of discontinued use. It definitely lowered my daily sugar levels. You can use this medication if you are okay with feeling like death."

• Ann
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I took my first dose of Zzempic on May 23rd. 2 days later side effects began. My stomach started burning, frequent diarrhea, and profuse vomiting. I cannot hold anything on my stomach and I have lost over 13 lb in 3 days. The side effects are horrible. I have contacted my doctor with hopes to get relief from the side effects! The pain is horrible. I do not recommend ozempic!"

• silly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on 1 mg of Ozempic for about 8 weeks and lost 13 pounds. My appetite has decreased. Other people started out at .25 or .5 I've noticed from reading other reviews. Considering this, I'm shocked my doctor started me on 1 MG. I was really sick the first month. Lots of vomiting gas, stomach ache and diarrhea. Despite all that, I'm pleased that I lost weight and the side effects have gone away. I just hope it continues to work as an appetite suppressant. Other meds I've taken that were originally one for me stopped working on my appetite after a while."

• Tjano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "My Dr prescribed Ozempic for weight loss after I lost 50 lbs using Trulicity. I had few side effects from Trulicity. My side effects from Ozempic are awful. Two to three days after a weekly dose I experienced severe diarrhea, gas, belching, nausea, lasting about 24 hours. I stopped injecting it for a couple weeks, then tried it again to confirm Ozempic was the cause. It is. I learned my lesson."

• mndln...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Has anyone been irritable on Ozempic? I've been on it for 5 days, I've had the nausea, headache and diarrhea, but I also feel very irritable (could be hormonal LOL), but just curious if anyone else experienced that"

• SALLY
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Been on Ozempic since March 2019, started off with 0.25, then 0.50, then to 1mg. Side effects, nauseous, constipated, with fever. 1 month into taking Ozempic started to have blood in my urine, no infection, CT, blood clots, bladder scope bladder okay. CT with contrast up coming to check kidneys, and my urine test are concerning the PA. When giving shot, medicine would make a bubble under the skin, then whelt up 1inches wide 3 inches in length and at least a .5 inch depth, 36 hours later with high fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps, large amounts of blood clots in urine, 3 times, called Ozempic which requested the medication back and sent voucher for new script. I have been taken this for 4 months, note I am not a DR. just concerned so I believe this could be a drug that has not been fully evaluated, and may not have full understanding or it's a odd situation for myself. However, these symptoms did not show up until on Ozempic. So for my own health I have opted not to continue this Drug."

• Bailey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "At first i had brief overwhelming bout of nausea that passed. Decreased appetite definitely had me losing weight..but after 2nd injection the nausea got much worse! Plus i had diarrhea/vomiting..& it just got worse daily..had to discontinue. Now its been a month later & I'm still having nausea & diarrhea...horrible experience for me."

• Swift
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started on Ozempic 5 months ago for diabetes 2. Started at .25 then .50 now at 1.00 and so far I lost weight - 35lbs. But I’m feeling really fatigued, dizzy and occasional stomach ache, diarrhea, and my eye sight has changed. Great drug for lowering A1C and loosing weight but the side effects are horrible. I think I’m done taking this drug. Side effects are getting worse."

• JanisH
• September 12, 2019

"I have Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (Diabetes Type 3c) and I have been on Ozempic 1 mg. for over 4 months now, switching from daily Victoza. I have only once had to stop an Rx for a side effect that did not go away during treatment, so my endocrinologist started me on 1 mg. Ozempic. I have experienced 4 months of frequent bouts of explosive diarrhea on Ozempic, but thankfully, it took 4 months for this side effect to go away! I no longer have to keep taking Imodium. I have problem solved by eating the BRAT diet (plenty of bananas, rice, apples, rice cakes, pretzels, etc.). However, it wasn't until I switched from taking 2 metformin ER 500 mg. pills with breakfast, one with lunch, and 1 with dinner to 1 metformin ER 500 mg. each w breakfast, lunch, dinner & bedtime that my diarrhea finally stopped. I also take 22 units of Lantus insulin. I tried hard to stay on Ozempic because it works so well at controlling my profound insulin resistance. It also allows me to reduce my Lantus dose and slim down."

• Sole
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I’ve been on Ozempic for 5 weeks for weight loss. 0.25 for 4 wks and increased to 0.5 today. My side effects have been mild nausea, increased BM (not diarrhea). The most awful side effect are migraines and occular migraines day of injection. I used to inject into tummy, in the morning but today I tried injecting in the evening and in my thigh. We shall see if that helps. As for weight. I haven’t seen a difference in weight or cravings. I’m on WW (formerly Weight Watchers) lost 120 lbs, but having difficulty with the last 20 lbs so that why I’m trying Ozempic. Maybe my body needs more time on drug for me to see weight changes."

• Nuke
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 13, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Ozempic for a year. Taking 1.0mg. Pros: Have lost 40 pounds. A1c went from over 8 to 6.2. Have stopped taking insulin and glyberide. All positive. Cons: Days of constipation followed by hours of diarrhea. No appetite. Cost is way out of control. But I'm satisfied enough that I'm still on it."

• Angie
• December 11, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "It was good on low dosage .25 but after 2 months it loses effect and you need to increase the dose, still fine I lost 30 pound but than you have to increase the dosage and that's when I got stomach aches and diarrhea and I had to stop it"

• 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."

• PDH
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started Ozempic about 3months ago at .25mg my doctor made me start my 1st dose on a Monday in her office because I would tell her I would try and then never do it. Tuesday morning I was good then by Tuesday night stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, till the weee hours of the morning. The systems slowed down though out the week. Even though I was loosing at least 3-4 pounds a week a total of 35 pounds with in a 2 1/2 month period. My A1C did go down, the side effects are deadly, I like that fact that I am losing weight but I hope I don't have permanent damaged from this medication"

• Nessie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in March 2019. Doctor put me on Ozempic rather than insulin, although it's not recommended he thought it was worth a try along with 500mg metformin twice daily. The first 3 weeks of .25mg Ozempic were just fine. Very minimal side effects - occasional diarrhea, some gas and belching. Nothing I couldn't handle. The fourth week of .25mg was worse. Constant diarrhea for four days, nausea, some vomiting. I went to a different doctor thinking I had a stomach virus, he prescribed me an anti-diarrheal and I felt better. I took the Ozempic at .5mg then, as prescribed. Two days later, nightmare. Diarrhea again, vomiting, nausea, and serious fatigue. I'm in the throes of it right now, and I'm going to be contacting my doctor to see what I can do to counteract this. Besides the side effects, though, it's working beautifully. My blood sugar is down from the high 300s to the low 100s in just a month."

• 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."

• Catlo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started Ozempic at .25 mg. The injection didn’t hurt because it’s a thin needle. That’s the positive. It caused persistent nausea, reflux type symptoms and diarrhea. My thought is people lose weight , because, well, who wants to eat if you’re so nauseous you want to throw-up. Then there is the cost..Retail price- $975.99 I paid $334.00 My insurance saved me $641.99. Are they kidding? I’m done."

• Eddie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 3, 2023

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Around November 1, 2022, my doctor told me I had to face the fact I was a Type 2 Diabetic. Although my AIC was 5.9 my fasting Glucose was 147 and my Triglycerides were close to 600. I am 6' 1" tall and my weight was 278 pounds which made me obese. It is now June 1, 2023. I am 68 years old. After 6 months, without even dieting, my weight is 231 pounds, my fasting Glucose was 92 and 100 (measured on two occasions), my triglycerides were down below 200, and my A1C was 4.6. The side effects from Ozempic are as others say-- gas (which is countered by taking Gas-X chewable pills), constipation, and sometimes diarrhea. It is manageable. I was raised to 2 mg of Ozempic within 3 mos, which is what I am on now. One thing I have learned is that you cannot overeat. If you do, you will regret it. You must eat manageable portions spread out throughout the day. I plan to increase my exercise routines, but Ozempic is working without it."

• TR914
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Ozempic for about two months now. I haven't really been nauseous but my stomach would just feel yucky. I'm on the 0.5 dose now. I had vomiting and diarrhea only one time and that was two days after my first dose. My appetite has decreased and I have lost weight but I'm not sure how much. I won't find out how my A1C is for another month or so."

• 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."

• Jordan
• July 20, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "The worst side effects. I had one dose only (injected into belly). 90 mins later began a living nightmare of uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea for 30 hours. Taking regular suppositories now to control vomiting. Even the smell of food makes me vomit. I have not been able to get out of bed. Dosage is level 3 out of five. Spoke before starting the drug and they didn’t explain the side effects could be this bad. I lost 7.5 lbs in 30 hours of non stop vomiting. Not worth it."

• Jane...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "My husband took it, was on the lower (half) dose for several weeks. A few days after the dose was increased he began getting sick to his stomach with explosive diarrhea and felt like he had the flu. He thought it was a stomach flu. After his second full shot, same thing. Only this time we were traveling. He was sick the whole 10 days trip and when we returned, even though he stopped taking it. It took another week to wear off. His numbers are fine without it. We are both dieting and swearing off this awful medicine."

• Fifth...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started med about 2 months ago. No significant weight loss. Terrible diarrhea for the first month. I am most recently experiencing horrible smelling belching that can clear a room. I don't believe this is for me!"

• 0ctober
• May 24, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was placed on Ozempic last year because Metformin has always caused awful nausea. I have never in my life had any issue with constipation until I started taking this medication. I was so sick with diarrhea and throwing up 3 weeks ago I thought I'd actually die. I have had bad rashes. I think they would have been worse if, I were not on allergy medication. Latest rash is healing. I've never had to take laxatives until this medication. I'd rather deal with the nausea than rashes, vomiting, constipation, poor appetite and, legs feeling strange. I wasn't overweight so that was not an issue. My numbers have never been more than 6.1. Then, when I read that it can cause death that was the end all for me. It may help someone but, I'm not the someone!! Medicine should make one better not worse. When I first started this drug, I spoke with someone from the company that makes it, about the constipation issue and also my Doctor. They said that it would get better but, that hasn't happened."