Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings

• Stingie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I did one injection and have been ill since. I have had acid reflux, burping, vomiting, constipation, headache, and dizziness. I tried to eat small meals and drink plenty of water as directed by my physician, but I have been unable to hold anything down. Five days after my first injection, I'm off work, drinking Pedialyte, trying to get my strength back, and avoid being hospitalized. This is the worst that I have ever felt in my life."

• Doubt...
• January 19, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I took one Ozempic injection at 0.25 and ended up at the ER 2 days later. I had horrible bloating. Burping smelled like eggs. Unstoppable vomiting and diarrhea. I ONLY TOOK ONE INJECTION and stopped the medicine. It has been 2 weeks and the medicine is still making me sick. I'm just wondering how long it takes to fully leave your system? I just want to feel human again. I was tested for pancreatitis but was okay, but the doctor said they will repeat labs soon. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS MEDICATION TO ANYONE. PLEASE BE SAFE TAKING THIS MEDICATION."

• Margie
• September 27, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was put on Ozempic after taking Glimepiride for several years. I started on 0.25mg, then onto 1mg. I started having the nastiest burps ever, then diarrhea 3 to 4 times a day. After 3 months, I went to a gastroenterologist and was diagnosed with gastroparesis, a side effect of Ozempic. I have all the side effects - nasty, offensive-smelling burps, eye floaters in both eyes, bad diarrhea, stomach pain, and now this disease that has caused precancerous cells. Yes, my appetite has decreased, I have lost 15 lbs in 3 months, and my numbers are good. But it's not worth being sick every day. I just found out my daughter is going through the same exact thing. So, take it at your own risk."

• Janny
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "My doctor gave me Ozempic 0.5 to start with. I always had upset stomach, diarrhea with most foods, and an overall sick feeling all the time. I was able to 'live' with it until now. She decided to up my dose to the 1.0 and my body went into total chaos. I am always nauseous, constipated, got reflux, feels like my food is stuck in my stomach and doesn't go anywhere. I'm constantly burping and feeling bloated. The sick feeling feels intensified and I cannot function at work. I took my last one this past Friday night and was miserable all weekend long. Today I am at work unable to function at my best because the nausea is bad. I would say it is effective in lowering your blood sugar numbers and helping you lose weight but not worth feeling horribly sick over. I will not be using this medication any longer."

• Laulau
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Ozempic for about 4 weeks now. Started at 0.25mg, now onto 0.5mg. The only mild side effect I have is the sulfur burps; other than that, I don't really have any. The odd sick feeling, but it's not too strong. This medication has cut the sugar cravings in half to non-existent; therefore, I have lost a bit of weight, which is noticeable. Food habits are now also non-existent. I feel fuller for longer. This drug is amazing, and to only inject once weekly is fabulous! I do recommend Ozempic highly. I held a lot of weight around my stomach, which is now starting to shift. To me, it's been a life-changer, and I hope anyone considering it has the same experience as myself. GL x"

• vallen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2020

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have been using this medication Ozempic for several months. My dose is 1mg per week. This medication has made me feel sick from my first dose. I've lost 15 lbs but have bloating, gas, burping, and most recently hiccups for over a week. I will not be using this medication anymore."

• Stella
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Used Ozempic for 2 months, had to stop taking it. I had the most toxic reaction from any prescription drug I have ever taken. Terrible chemical-smelling burps, felt sick often, caused serious bowel problems. Will never take this drug again, benefits are not worth the grief."

• Dannie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I’ve been on this med for 7 weeks. I’ve lost 25 lbs and my daily blood sugars range from 60 - 90. I use it along with 500 mg Metformin. The first couple of weeks were hard with nausea and stomach cramps. I also had the headaches that others have mentioned in the first couple of days. In week 3, I increased from 0.25 to 0.50. Then came the diarrhea. It wasn't too bad; I was just happy that I could go. I’m now taking 1.0 and experiencing sulfuric burping. Ugh! After doing some research on home remedies to help with the burping, I’m trying a spoon of apple cider vinegar. If you can make it through the first few weeks and you can be somewhat disciplined, you will notice a huge difference in how you feel. In my opinion, the side effects are manageable when I compare the weight gain while taking Insulin. BTW - I’m not severely obese. Prior to being on this drug, my weight was 205, and I’m 5’9 and 47 years old. I hope this is helpful to someone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 8, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Ozempic for weight loss in Nov 2022. I started on .25 mg for one month. I found it slightly suppressed my appetite and the side effects I had were awful heartburn, constipation, and sulphur burps. Sometimes I felt nauseous. I decided to stick with it anyway and increased to .5 mg after one month. The symptoms were the same but add in fatigue. A month later I bumped up to .75 and the burps, fatigue and heartburn subsided. I went to 1 mg 2 months later and all symptoms disappeared. I started at 192 lbs Nov 15th and as of May 1st I weigh 152 lbs. I found my sugar cravings disappeared once I started taking 1 mg. Up until then I still craved sugary foods. I lost all interest in greasy food ( fries, anything deep fried etc) from .5 mg and up. I personally love Ozempic. The side effects at the beginning were worth it for me but from the sounds of it, mine weren’t that bad. I have never once thrown up."

• Fife...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "On week 4 now, honestly the first 2 weeks were a nightmare, doctors don’t tell you “stay away from fatty foods and don’t over eat” if they did I wouldn’t have had the most horrible sulphur burps that made my eyes water , projectile vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain not to mention constant nausea even during night , I finally figured out not to eat too much and avoid fatty foods completely!! This was a game changer and now I’m doing ok, lost 21 pounds so far which is mad but mostly because in 2 weeks I’ve eaten probably 4000 calories. I’m back to wanting to eat again but have to control myself or face the terrible consequences. Blood sugars are all over the place as you can imagine however insulin sensitivity is way better. Just takes time to get used to, hope this helps"

• Jobob
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have taken Ozempic for a month now, dosage being 0.25 once a week. At first, I didn’t really see any side effects or anything, but then one day I made the mistake and overate, resulting in constant gas, repeated burping, and an hour later, non-stop diarrhea. After that experience, I have learned never to do that again. I now usually eat a big breakfast and a snack later on throughout the day, which has helped me completely cut out soda. I originally started taking this because I was experiencing rapid weight gain. They checked my thyroid and said it was within normal limits, so they put me on Ozempic, and I am so glad. In the morning, I haven’t had a blood sugar reading over 130 in a month. I am looking forward to going back to my doctor to figure out my A1C. In total, I’ve lost 8 pounds in one month :)"

• Laurel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been prescribed Ozempic for weight loss secondary to type 2. I got nauseated with some loss of appetite at 0.25 mg dosage and adapted to it over a month. Lost 9 lbs in that month. I increased to 0.5 mg last Friday (it is Tuesday), and I am miserable. Non-stop nausea, burping, some pain in the stomach, constipated. I feel miserable. I am worried about the stomach pain being pancreatitis starting, so I am increasing my water. I haven't eaten in two days. I will not continue with this drug as I think this just cannot be a good thing to do to one's body."

• Gymkh...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 8, 2020

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "My doctor prescribed Ozempic to me a year ago for weight loss. I’m only taking 19 clicks every 2 weeks when I go see my doctor he gives it to me. Every time I get the Ozempic I get sick 2 days later. It starts by nasty burps, then stomach cramps, then out of nowhere I throw up you don’t get a warning, sometimes diarrhea and sometimes I feel like I’m going to pass out. I got the Ozempic Monday and woke up in the middle of the night with nasty burps and stomach cramps."

• 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."

• 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"

• Lorelei
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Ozempic for 2.5 months now (10 weeks as of today) off label for PCOS. I started with a dose of .25 for the first four weeks, and have been on .5 for the remaining six. On the .25 dose, I felt my appetite was slightly reduced and I had some mild nausea. As soon as I went to .5, the side effects started and I started getting extreme nausea, diarrhea, rancid burps, and I can no longer eat. If I eat more than a regular ham and cheese sandwich in a day, I feel extremely nauseous and the burps come back. As of my last doctor's appointment I've lost about 3 pounds, but I don't know if I can keep this up. I'm miserable. I won't know until next month whether it's working like my doctor has intended because she needs blood tests to verify all of that, so I can't speak to how effective it has been yet."

• Baker...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Ozempic for 3 months now and I find this drug works like none I have tried before. The first 6 weeks were rough, burping, headaches, fatigue, nausea, but I stuck it out. I’m so glad I did. My A1C has gone from 8 to 6.8 in three months. I have lost 20 pounds, gone from 180-160lbs. And my sugars on the daily have seen a vast improvement. The major thing I have noticed is after being on the drug for this long that recovery time after eating a high carb or high sugar food is back to normal. Appetite is still lacking but it’s mostly an aversion to ‘bad’ food. I can no longer sit and eat an entire burger, it’s just way to much, but a healthy salad, I can eat the whole thing! I have seen major benefits from this drug. I have way more energy, and no more 3pm crash. Tips while adjusting to the drugs: tums, gravol, lots of sleep, light healthy meals, and remember to drink water! Also I found injecting Ozempic in the hip lessened the symptoms for the first while."

• Vic
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 7, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been using Ozempic since February 2019. The medication has lowered my A1C tremendously (7.1 to 5.6 in 6 months). However, my nausea still hasn't gone away. I started with .25 and tried moving up 2 clicks, but the nausea was terribly worse. After talking with my endocrinologist, he suggested I move back down to the .25 to see if that would help. Unfortunately, it has not. I still get nauseated about 2 1/2 days after my injection. It last about 5 hours and then I feel better. I have had to decide does the good outweigh the bad and in my case it does. I can tell you that I have lost about 20 lbs, since February with the mediation. My appetite is really small compared to what it was before. I can also tell you that on the Ozempic if I overeat or eat heavily processed, sugary, or fried foods, I do get a severe sour stomach and terrible sulphur burps. The doctor explained why this happens and now I realize how to better maintain my diet while I am on the medication."

• Cat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "First injected dose Sunday night. Wee hours Monday the nausea started. No vomiting (emetophobic here!) Monday all day nausea that I could handle (took a Zofran), Tuesday afternoon hit with sudden stomach cramping and diarrhea. Those nasty sulphuric burps all Tuesday evening and over night, diarrhea all night and now it’s Wednesday morning and still watery diarrhea. My stomach has been rumbling and terribly bloated since Tuesday afternoon. I need to lose 70 lbs but this is NOT worth it!! Who wants days and weeks of feeling HORRIBLE!?! I’ll lose weight another way! I have sleep apnea and am 56, so want to be healthy but this drug is Not recommended unless you need to lose weight to stay alive. I teach too so there’s no way I can continue this."

• Sally
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started with .25 for 4 weeks than .5 after that. I don't have much of an appetite, which is good because I do need to lose weight. I can not finish a portion of food I usually eat. I have pain, burping and constipation daily. I am OK in morning when I wake up and after breakfast (eggs, or oatmeal, or yogurt). I usually eat lunch-supper at 2-3 pm. The real pain and burning start 3-4 hours later and lasts till I go to bed. If I drink water it gets worse. When I lay in bed the pain goes away. I have not had problems with indigestion so I wonder if this is causing it? I worry about kidney and pancreatitis. I will see my MD this coming week and discuss all this with him. I lost 10 lbs and my A1C went from 10.3 to 9.1. Wonder how long it takes for the A1C to get below 7?"

• Tuulliu
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started with 0.25 Ozempic in November 2020 and upped my dosage to 0.5 in January 2021. My a1c is the same as when I was taking 2000mg Metformin daily (5.1-5.3%). My Dr decided to switch me to help with weight loss and manage my pre-diabetes. I have lost 47lbs, which is great but it isn't a healthy way to lose weight. I met with a GI specialist and was diagnosed with Gastroparesis, they had me discontinue Ozempic to see if my symptoms would disappear. That was 6 weeks ago and my stomach is still paralyzed. I have sulphur burps, diarrhoea, severe constipation and vomiting daily. I now have to eat a low FODMAP diet and can only manage a few mouthfuls of food at a time. I have no quality of life anymore, I can no longer enjoy many of the things I used to which has caused me severe anxiety and depression. While the weight loss benefits sound appealing, please think twice before taking this drug."

• Worried
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 4, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 2 "When I started Ozempic dose of 0.25 I lost 10 pounds sugar levels dropped from 6.7 to 6.3. I experienced a hard time wanting to drink water and felt water logged after I drank water. Doc increased dose to 0.5 and 4 months ago started having diarrhea, sulphur burps, bloating, fatigue and more serious a lump on my right side of my throat and sore throat. My doc was surprised that I had these side effects a year later after taking the medicine. Ozempic is the only medication I'm take other than vitm D,B12, and calcium. My ultra sound shows several lumps some larger than others and now I'm waiting for the referral to see a nose, ear, throat specialist. Stop taking Ozempic 3 weeks ago.. Worried about the side effects of thyroid cancers..."

• benef...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Everyone gets the same side effects: sulfur burps, intense pain once a week - before #2, heartburn, diarrhea (from fatty or dairy foods), and constipation. More side effects which I might have not mentioned or remember while typing this review. Maybe forgetfulness, shivers, etc. However, for me, benefits outweigh the side effects! But, that’s me. This has always been important to me. Lose weight, feel confident, feel light, and have better health. I experienced every single side effect. Just because I decided to stay on this medication, and it’s been 3+ years, Doesn't mean that I didn’t experience my share of side effects. Fried food, alcohol, fatty foods and drinks will definitely start the side effects - which no one seems to notice. When we stay off those foods, and keep hydrated, one coffee a day, and no alcohol, We may not experience an extreme version of the side effects. It keeps you away from such foods and drinks by even making them unattractive."

• Displ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I only did 2 lowest dose injections and stopped. The side effects were awful and still linger. The worst thing about the medication has been the gas, bloating, diarrhea and awful taste/smell when I burp. I’m 6 days in after my last injection and I still have all symptoms and continued diarrhea."

• LFI
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "What I’ve always dreamt of. This is a miracle drug. Lost 6 or 7kgs in 8 weeks, finally feeling the way I’ve always wanted to feel. Comfortable in my body and not a gluttonous pig. Slight nausea and burping but so worth it."