Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 3)

• siv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2020

"My doctor put me on Rybelsus as I had high blood sugar. I had too much difficulty taking the 3 mg with nausea, diarrhea, and headache. I planned to quit, but I read the reviews here. I somehow managed my symptoms and tried harder. My doctor then increased the dosage to 7 mg. Rybelsus was able to bring my blood sugar levels from 10.6 to 5.6, almost normal levels in a period of 3 months. If anyone is planning to quit, please persevere, and the results are amazing. It practically stops your cravings for food and helps you stabilize. Another miracle was that I was finally able to quit coffee in the morning as I get migraines without it. Compared to the nausea, diarrhea, and the churning of the stomach, migraine wasn't a big deal, and I finally went without taking coffee. This is really a miracle drug for diabetes. Thank you."

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

"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."

• Hap...
• 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."

• 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."

• Fat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2021

"My A1c has been hovering around 7, and my weight was creeping up, so my doc suggested this. I started on the 3, and the nausea and projectile vomiting were rough... indeed, I didn’t think I could handle it. Then I discovered if I take it when I wake in the small hours to pee, if I took it then, I had almost no problems. I’m now up to the 15mg dose, and so far I’ve gone from around 255lb to about 220lb and falling. Two whole jean sizes... haven’t done new labs yet... but the weight loss is remarkable... it’s also quite weird to essentially almost never feel hungry anymore."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

"Do not take this medication! After injecting the 0.5 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!"

• SHa...
• 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 or 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."

• sta...
• March 13, 2023

"Started the 3 mg for one month and lost 7 lbs. I read the reviews about the side effects and saw most have little side effects if taken early, so I take it around 5/6 am with little water. By the time I'm ready to get going for the day, I can have a cup of tea, as it says not to drink within the hour of taking it. My appetite has decreased, I don't pick/snack, and my portion size has decreased. I only ever feel nauseous if I eat too much, but I've got to grips with how much I can eat, and to be honest, I don't really feel hungry. I was eating because I felt I should. No other side effects. On my second month, so will see how it goes."

• Won...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2022

"Was placed on this medication to help with PCOS-caused insulin resistance and obesity. The first two months were a bit uncomfortable - I was nauseated a lot and had bouts of constipation and diarrhea. Fortunately, immediately starting it, my sugar cravings disappeared. I think I had a rough couple of months because of my old eating habits since this medicine slows how fast your stomach empties. As I developed better eating habits, this has gone away completely. I’ve been on this for almost a year now and have lost almost 60 lbs. I’m about 5 lbs away from being a normal weight and I’m barely making any effort at this point; the weight is just coming off. I feel the healthiest I’ve felt in over a decade and have been seeing my PCOS symptoms reduce as the weight comes off. This medicine was a miracle for me. I’ve struggled for a decade trying to get my weight under control. Once the insulin resistance was resolved, it literally fell off."

• Typ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2023

"I have been taking 3 mg Rybelsus for 14 days for type 2 diabetes alongside Metformin. I have had no negative side effects from this medication other than a low blood sugar reading most days. I take it around 6 am with a small amount of water as directed and then breakfast around an hour later. I have lost 14 lb in weight, but I have started eating very healthily with a low carb intake. My appetite has reduced and my portion sizes have reduced as I do feel much fuller for longer. So far, so good."

• Dan...
• 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."

• Bea...
• 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 times a week. The confidence and energy from the weight loss outweighs all the negative side effects 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!!"

• 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 0.25 so far. My doctor wanted me to try because I've lost 275 pounds all by myself, and I've been at a standstill. He wants me to get over this hump, so I'm trying this and so far so good. I hope it continues to be good for me. I hate it's not for some... And by the way, I've never had diabetes. So I'm taking it only for weight issues. I'm 50, and it's taken me 4 years to lose the 275lb."

• Nay...
• November 2, 2019

"I have been on Ozempic for 13 weeks. I started out on 0.25 mg for 4 weeks, then moved up to 0.5 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. I have lost 34 lbs! I am feeling great, and I continue to lose weight. I am so thankful for this injection!"

• 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 blood sugar 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!"

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2020

"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."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 9, 2025

"First month had some minor stomach issues, to be expected, then acclimated to the drug. Once the dose increased to 1 mg, began having blurry vision due to one eye having a BRVO, Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion. Never had issues with my eyes prior to taking the medication. Two doctors told me to stop taking the medication. Only restarted the Ozempic after my ophthalmologist confirmed my eyes were healthy and healed, this was 6 months later. Now, only inject 0.5 mg, which maintains stable normal blood sugar levels and keeps a strict low-carb diet. I take an antioxidant, pycnogenol, which protects veins, especially retinal veins. Also, being my food intake was greatly reduced, it may have caused nutritional deficiencies, so I take a multivitamin and taurine. Taurine is very important for retinal health as well as heart health."

• Jan...
• March 26, 2021

"I started on Rybelsus and only took 4 doses. I didn’t get terrible stomach upset, but my abdomen went completely numb. I’ve been off the medication for 4 days and am still completely numb. I went to the ER, and they ran blood work and a CAT scan, all was normal. I went to a chiropractor, and again, all was normal. Numbness is listed as a rare side effect on drugs.com website, which my chiropractor looked up. My endocrinologist isn’t helpful, and I called Rybelsus, and they were less than helpful. I’ve now spent hundreds of dollars. I’m very concerned and praying this goes away. I am so numb it hurts to touch my skin. Beware of this medication!"

• MKa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2020

"Have been on Ozempic for 3 months. Minimal side effects. With a diet change (no more chips, booze, and candy) and exercise, I was able to reduce my A1C from 11 to 5.8. I lost 70 pounds. Ever since Ozempic, I find it keeps my sugar consistent at 110 or under, even on cheat days. Mild stomach pain. It has reduced my hunger as others commented. While I am responsible for much of weight loss, the Ozempic had a strong role in it as well."

• Ret...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"Take my comments for what they are worth since I changed many things in my life at the same time, but I think Ozempic is great. After 5 months, it reduced my A1c from 9.7 to 5.9. I lost almost 25 pounds. I am at 0.5mg, and it has drastically reduced my appetite. Between a smaller stomach and this drug, I often push my plate away before finishing, rarely a desire for dessert. Little to no side effects overall. Some stomach issues like constipation and bloating, but I can't rule out dietary changes being the cause as well. I went on a low-carb diet and really stuck to it for once and increased exercise a lot. The use of the Freestyle Libre Sensor really helped too! Being able to learn how things affect your blood sugar in real time is a great motivator to do the right thing, combine carbs with protein, etc. I am hoping to lower other meds I am on when I see my doctor next month. Once a week, a tiny needle (virtually pain-free) is a far better system than taking pills every day."

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

"On week 4 now, honestly, the first 2 weeks were a nightmare. Doctors don’t tell you to stay away from fatty foods and not to overeat. If they did, I wouldn’t have had the most horrible sulfur burps that made my eyes water, projectile vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain, not to mention constant nausea even during the night. I finally figured out not to eat too much and to avoid fatty foods completely! This was a game changer, and now I’m doing okay. I've 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. It just takes time to get used to. Hope this helps."

• Job...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2020

"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 :)"

• Sue...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 25, 2021

"I started this 7 mg along with 1000 mg of Metformin in August of 2020, and I have lost over 65 pounds. I was insulin resistant and could not lose weight regardless of my diet. I’m 56 years old, and this has been the easiest weight loss I have ever had, and I have done it all. I did begin with a low carb diet, but now I eat what I want in moderation. It has definitely helped with my appetite, and I feel full quickly. I am under a doctor's supervision and go monthly, and all of my numbers are great. It may not work for everyone, but for me, it’s been a lifesaver."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"This medicine did what it was supposed to. It lowered my A1C, but it also almost killed me off. I was so sick. I had to stop it. The worst medicine ever! I felt like I was reaching the end of my life. I couldn't do anything, couldn't eat, couldn't even get out of bed. I lost a lot of weight! My stomach hurt, my side hurt, my back hurt. I started feeling better once I quit taking it! I will never take it again! It almost felt like it was poisoning my entire body!"

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2020

"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."