Ozempic for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 2)

• Dnw
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 30, 2020

"I’ve been on Ozempic for 6 months. I had gestational diabetes with both children so I know I have an increased risk of type 2. I had bloodwork done and unsurprisingly my fasting sugar was high, but my A1C was high normal. My doctor prescribed Ozempic and I am currently at 1mg/week. Results: blood sugar in perfect range, lost 20 pounds (15% body weight), loss of sense of taste for tons of foods, alcohol aversion. All in all, I’m far healthier but I do miss enjoying food. I wonder if this is sustainable long term. Time will tell."

• Kristy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2018

"I have been on Ozempic for 2.5 weeks now and I have lost 12 pounds. I don’t eat anything fried or greasy. I watch fat intake because this medicine can make you sick if you have too much fat in what you are eating. It can also make you sick if you overeat. If you eat small to moderate meals with light snacks in between, you will probably not have any problems. If you cannot stay away from fast food and greasy pizza, you will have a problem. I have found that this medicine makes me not as hungry. It takes the edge off. It also keeps me from craving junk. I get full at mealtime, eating less. I drink a lot of water too. I also use an app on my phone to log food, calories, and exercise. I weigh once a week. I hope this helps someone else that is considering this drug."

• AKAgirl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2021

"I have tried them all! I was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 18, and I will be 40 this September. When I say I have tried them all, it’s no exaggeration, but my search stops here! This medicine has done in a couple of weeks what I have been trying to do all my adult life! My blood sugar is perfect! I actually look forward to testing my sugars throughout the day. The other day, I cheated and had a slice of caramel cheesecake. Normally, this would spike my blood sugars well over 250, but when I tested my sugar one hour after consumption, I was at 132! It only got lower as the night went on! This is some good stuff! I am so happy my doctor recommended this for me! I’m in love! I’m finally optimistic about my future with this dreadful disease."

• Skis
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2020

"My husband began taking Ozempic for his Type 2 diabetes several months ago and experienced minimal unpleasant side effects. His food consumption is down approximately 2/3 (no more 'first breakfast and second breakfast' and 'first dinner and second dinner') and he has been able to reduce his diabetes medications. He has been steadily losing excess weight. A bonus is the chronic loose stools he used to suffer have been eliminated. I started taking Ozempic for my Type 2 diabetes 6 weeks ago. My food consumption is down significantly and I've been able to discontinue all other diabetes medications. I've had some slight nausea and a mild bit of constipation, both of which have been easily alleviated through dietary changes (much smaller meals, more fiber and more spicy food). We absolutely love this medication."

• dsgrey
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 24, 2020

"I've been using Ozempic for 18 months. A1c has dropped from 8.1 to 6.0. Weight dropped from 195 lbs to 157 lbs. Minor side effects for the first two weeks. I dropped most of the weight within 4 months and my A1c went down to 6.3 in those 4 months. My doctor decided to take me off Ozempic after 6 months to see if I'd stabilized, but within 4 weeks, my A1c was back in the upper 7s. I'm staying on Ozempic for now. Great medication but a ridiculous price."

• MidNi...
• August 21, 2020

"My health wasn't good, so I fired the nurse practitioner I was seeing and got an internist doctor. Found out my thyroid was almost non-functional, high blood pressure, and my pre-diabetes rate was on a serious climb. 1 year later, I was at the right dose of Synthroid. Doctor put me on metformin and phentermine, and added Ozempic 2 weeks later at 0.25. That was a rough ride; I was nauseated and dizzy a lot! I started at 265 lbs, and every day I would see a pound or 2 come off. As of this morning, I weighed in at 239, and I'm up to 1 mg dose of Ozempic weekly. I take the anti-nausea now just before my Ozempic dose, and that's it. I use doTERRA ginger. A1C down to 5! I'm glad I listened to my doctor and my pharmacist and stuck with it. Anything worth having doesn't usually come easy! I would like to get down to the 160-170 range; I'm 5'11'', and thinner than that, I start to look like Olive Oyl! OH Popeye!"

• Nw272...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2021

"Started April 1, 2021, on Ozempic low dose. 3-week intervals it was increased. Side effects were constipation (went on laxatives to help), pain in my back (severe), bloating. Week 11 increased to 1mg, the side effects were major bloating, diarrhea, sounds in my stomach (crazy), nauseous, feeling under the weather. My appetite has decreased to the point that I only eat 2 meals a day that are small. My sugar levels have decreased from 7.1 to 5.2 A1C. I’ve noticed that I have been kept awake some nights like I’m nervous for some reason. In the first 3 weeks, I’ve lost 15 pounds. Haven’t checked since I want to wait but can feel a difference. The pains in the stomach are really uncomfortable, and the bloating I will try gas-x for relief. When I try to eat more than I should, my body tells me that I’m full. If I go beyond that point, I get severe pains in the stomach for hours. But depends on what I eat. Going to stay with smaller portions/healthier foods."

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

"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."

• Anon...
• February 26, 2022

"Reading many of the reviews frightened me so I thought it was important to share my positive experience. I’ll first say, I’m horrified of needles. However, you can’t feel the needle at all, the medication going in sort of burns a bit, but that’s it! I’ve been on Ozempic for 5 months. I started at 254 lbs and started taking 0.25mg for 6 weeks. No side effects in the slightest. I also didn’t lose much either though because it is your body getting used to the medication rather than fixing your blood sugars. I then moved up to 0.5 and started seeing results with my weight and still no bad side effects other than eating less. I recently moved up to 1mg and am now down a total of 45 pounds in 5 months. Still no bad side effects. Eating has to be much more mechanical though because my hunger cues aren’t as strong, but no nausea. I would highly recommend this drug! Ps inject in your thighs, I believe this is the reason I’ve had no bad side effects my entire journey!"

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

"I've been on ozempic about 4 weeks now. Started at 0.25 now onto O.5mg. The only mild side effect I have is the sulphur burps other than that I don't really have any. The odd sick feeling but it's not too strong of a feeling. This medication has cut the sugar cravings in half to non existent therefore have lost bit of weight which is noticeable. Food habits now are also none existant. I feel fuller for longer. This drug is amazing and to only Inject once weekly is fab! I do recommend ozempic highly. I Held a lot of weight around my stomach to which now its starting to shift. To me it's been a lifechanger and I hope to anyone considering reaps the same experience from myself on it. Gl x"

• Calez...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2019

"Since starting Ozempic, all my numbers have gotten considerably better. I did have nausea for several months, but I took medicine to counteract the nausea, and now I’m feeling much better. My appetite has been cut in half. I have lost a total of 40 lbs so far, and I couldn’t tell you the amount of inches I have lost; it seems that I lost inches first and then weight. I have started going to the gym. My advice to anyone starting Ozempic is to stop eating as soon as you get that first feeling of being full; don’t try to finish the plate just because you don’t want to waste food because it will make you sick if you force yourself to eat it all."

• Kay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2020

"With an A1C approaching 11, it was time to try something else in addition to Novolog and Tresiba, so my doctor added Ozempic. I also quit all alcohol and became a vegetarian. The first 3 weeks at 0.25 left me with a decreased appetite, nothing severe. The pounds started dropping off; fast forward 3 months and I am 22 lbs lighter. I love Ozempic, no bad side effects, and my insulin needs have decreased (not gone away); best of all, my A1C was 7! A lifestyle change helped a lot, but I credit Ozempic for many of these positive changes."

• Happy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2020

"I've been using this off-label for weight loss for 3 months after consistent diet and exercise, and allegedly controlled Hashimoto's left me frustrated that I still couldn't lose weight. This drug has been amazing. I do still suffer from occasional headaches that are moderate to severe, and if I eat something I 'shouldn't,' there are usually digestive repercussions. But I'm down 15+ pounds in 3 months without any real change to my prior (very good) lifestyle. I lean into the days I'm not hungry and allow myself to eat on the days that I am. It is expensive, but there are great coupons. I will stay at the 0.5 dose until I reach my goal weight and then try to taper off."

• SHano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2021

"I feel that the best practice for this medicine would be to take about only 8-10 clicks (17 clicks = 0.25) for the first several weeks and then build yourself up to the full 0.25 dose. That way you can see what side effects you are going to experience and if they are tolerable of not. I took 0.25 and suffered from severe diarrhea for almost the full 7 days. Ended up in the hospital for the last 4 days until the side effects wore off. The only positive, was that I lost almost 20lbs. I would be very careful taking this medicine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2024

"Ozempic is a godsend! It lowered my sugar considerably, to the point that I had to lower my Trulicity. I have lost weight, about 15 lbs. But the biggest thing is, I am an alcoholic and have cirrhosis, but was still drinking my two glasses of wine every night. After being on this wonder drug for 6 months I suddenly had no craving for alcohol! A miracle! Thanks to all who made this possible!"

• Sarah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

"Do not take this medication! After injecting the .5 mg dosage for two months, I began to have digestive issues. My doctor sent me for medical tests and found that I developed Pancreatitis. I was told to stop using Ozempic immediately!"

• Ron
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2019

"I’ve been taking Ozempic for eight months. I’ve had minimal side effects on a 0.5mg dose. I’m taking this for weight loss with Metformin and a low-carb diet. I’ve lost 70 pounds from 265 lbs to 195 lbs. The change in my health has been remarkable. I call it the wonder drug."

• Annie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2019

"Hi! Have been on Ozempic for 10 months. The first 3 months were very difficult with strong side effects. Mainly constant, but low level, nausea, occasional vomiting, and diarrhea (especially two days after the injection). However around month 3 the nausea and diarrhea subsided greatly and my appetite returned. I had lost weight very quickly (42 lbs in 3 months due to not really eating much). Had to take supplements for a while but am now eating well. The rapid weight loss led to telogen effluvium, a temporary hair loss condition. (I shed A LOT but never showed any baldness or anything). Currently, my weight is still down (I was taken off my blood pressure medication!), my blood counts are perfect, my hair is getting thick, and I eat normally. I now experience virtually no side effects. Really, really, glad I stuck out the side effects at the beginning."

• Bears...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2021

"I have been on Ozempic for 6 months now. After the first few injections, I was so sick vomiting and diarrhea all the time. I called the doc and said I couldn’t take this anymore. Of course I lost weight, as I couldn’t keep anything in me. I researched the medication itself to understand exactly what it was & how it worked. I decided to stay on it. My A1c was 8.8 when I started. 3 months later, 6.4. I am down 36 pounds. I have been exercising regularly for 3 months now, running 3.5 miles 5 X a week. The confidence and energy from the weight loss outweighs all the negative side affects in the beginning for me! Blood sugar control is excellent, and I suspect will only improve after the continued weight loss. I have stalled with weight loss twice now, but not giving up, and sticking to my exercise (changing it up a bit to gain more muscle to burn fat), I have been able to overcome the stalls and continue to lose. Complete game changer medication for me!!"

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

"Used Ozempic for 2 months, had to stop taking it. I had themost toxic reaction(s) 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

"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."

• Cin...
• July 12, 2019

"Well so far and this is my 3rd week (I'm taking it for weight loss only) and I'm a little sick in my stomach . But no throwing up or bad gas. Fingers crossed I hope I don't. Some of these side effects sound awful. I've lost about 2 pounds a week so far and if this keeps up I am going all the way with this . I take .25 so far. My doctor wanted me to try because I've lost 275 pounds all by my self and I've been at a stand still. He wants me to get over this hump. So I'm trying this and so far so good. I hope it continues to good for me. I hate it's not for some .. And by the way I've never had diabetes. So I'm taking only for weight issues. I'm 50 and its took me 4 years to lose the 275lb"

• Los
• March 3, 2020

"I have taken ozempic for four days and have not experienced any of the symptoms others are saying they have had with one exception: I am very tired. I am eating a little less but do not feel like some say they can't eat at all. My bs is down to 110 and I have lost three pounds. So far I see only good things. I hope it stays that way as I want to lose about 30 pounds and not take metformin. Hopeful!!!!"

• Nay
• November 2, 2019

"I have been on ozempic for 13 weeks, I started out on .25 mg for 4 weeks then moved up to .5 mg for 2 weeks and then to the 1 mg. My A1C was 10.9 when I started the injection and after 12 weeks my A1C was 7.6 and I have lost 34lbs! I am feeling great and I continue to lose weight. I am so thankful for this injection!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 10, 2024

"This medication is working well for me. My blood sugar at last testing was 6.7 from a long-term level of 7.7+. I am down around 50 pounds since I started taking it. I have had problems adjusting to it. I easily go whole days without eating. I sometimes have to force myself to eat. That is sometimes a task. I feel bloated a lot. The smell of food makes me nauseous. Spoonfuls of food make me want to push the plate away. I did have a problem 6 months ago where I went nearly a week without eating. I passed out in my kitchen from dehydration, landed on my face breaking several teeth, and was hospitalized for 5 days. This was after getting my Ozempic switched from 0.5mg to 1mg. I haven't had that kind of problem after moving back to 0.5mg, but not eating at all for 1-2 days is still an issue. I continue to take it because my blood sugar is where I would like it to be and my weight is way down."