Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 2)

• HEL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2023

Semaglutide "Don't know what all the hype is about because it has done nothing for me."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2023

Semaglutide "I started using Ozempic in Feb 2023. During the first three weeks, I experienced a lot of vomiting and diarrhea, so I stopped using it. I waited for three weeks and then tried again. However, after two injections, I became severely dehydrated and ended up in the ICU at the Heart Center. I had collapsed at a baby shower due to dehydration and was experiencing blood loss in my stools, anemia, and electrolyte imbalances. I could have died, but thankfully, I am still here to share my story. Ozempic may work for some, but it is definitely not for me."

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2023

"The absolute worst medication I have ever been prescribed. It made me vomit uncontrollably after the second injection, and I ended up in the emergency room. 10 days later, I still feel awful. I cannot eat more than two or three bites of food at a time without getting sick."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2023

Semaglutide "I wanted to warn people of the side effects, as my doctor did not prepare me for this med. I am very glad I didn't try to work, otherwise, I would have lost my job or, at the very least, been written up for various reasons. On it for a month. I tried spacing out the second shot and never ended up taking the last injection. Side effects: severe fatigue, severe hair loss, decreased hormones, severe headaches, changes in your sleep architecture, bad nightmares for all sleep, naps, and overnight. Warning: if you have PTSD, that may mess with you. Bladder urgency and UTI symptoms started on day 3 and were constant the whole time on the med, I had to take AZO. Bloating, burping, throwing up, and all food smells make you sick, severe constipation, hypoglycemia, and increased binge eating. I also had increased topical psoriasis and arthritis pain. Started having problems with my foot and wondering if it's impacting ligaments. I am getting that checked out. Did not reduce the need to eat, no weight loss."

• lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2023

"Took one 0.5 shot. Will not be taking any more. Constant nausea, diarrhea, dry heaving, and rotten egg burps. It has been nine days now since the shot and only just starting to feel human, but the symptoms are still there. I honestly have felt like I have some terrible sickness bug. The sulfur burps my whole family can smell... like 5 minutes later if they walk in the room. No idea what poison this is, but for someone who has rarely had side effects of medication... this is awful."

• Was...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2023

Semaglutide "Honestly, a complete waste of money, it did absolutely nothing."

• Mam...
• March 27, 2023

"By far the worst medication I have ever taken in my life. It made me so sick, I had diarrhea and was constantly burping. It was terrible. I may never eat a boiled egg again. Of course, you can lose weight on it, but you’re too sick to function."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2023

Semaglutide "I have been taking Ozempic for three weeks, and the first week wasn't so bad with the stomach cramps (off and on). Second week, the cramps were the same, but diarrhea got worse. By the third week, the cramps are worse, and the diarrhea is seriously worse after every meal (watery). Obviously, I will discontinue use at this point. However, I do have an underlying condition: IBS-D. Just for your information. Good luck to all."

• Tre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2023

Semaglutide "I have been on this medication for one week. On the second day, I was very tired, on days 3-6, I was nauseous the whole time. Every time I ate something other than toast or crackers, I had major cramping, plus a mild headache all week. This was a horrible experience. The pain felt like a gallbladder attack. Never again."

• Too...
• March 21, 2023

Semaglutide "My first dose made me sick as a dog two days after the injection. Nausea, felt like I could vomit, and kept swallowing over and over again. Cold chills, it was awful! I do not plan to continue. No pain, no gain. I’ll get my loss the old-fashioned way with proper diet and exercise. Never again want to feel this way on Ozempic."

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2023

Semaglutide "Well, I'd know how great it was if I could actually get it injected. I am an insulin-dependent diabetic and have taken other GLPs as well as insulin, with all types of injectors, so pharma can charge exorbitant prices. The Wegovy injector is one-time use. If you don't do it right, you don't get that dose. If you don't push hard enough (keep in mind you inject it into soft, fatty areas on a soft, fat body) and maintain the pressure perfectly, you end up wet and not getting your dose, because once it starts dispensing. Having a 'proprietary' injector, as well as single use, allows Novo Nordisk to charge $640 for a single injection (Ozempic is a multiuse injector at far less price, same med). So yeah, twice now, I have not gotten my dose, and it is sickening to throw $1,200 away. The drug is not worth the loss when you have other choices. Calling Novo Nordisk did nothing, no coupon, no replacement."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2023

Semaglutide "Worst medication ever. On the lowest dose, I became deathly ill. I couldn't stop vomiting for a week. I could not walk because of extreme dizziness, and I could barely see from blurry vision. It also gave me the worst migraine of my life and suicidal thoughts and depression. I only lost weight because I could not eat at all and couldn't keep liquids down, so I was severely dehydrated. The side effects and long-term effects are so severe that the minor weight loss you would have from this medication is not worth it."

• lar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2023

Semaglutide "I became so dehydrated I couldn't get up. I had severe muscle spasms, severe nausea, and vomiting. I did lose weight, but the side effects were not worth it. I was in bed for over a week."

• Rid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2023

"I’ve only taken 2 doses, and I have broken out in a tiny blister rash from my waist to my ankles. Very itchy and bothersome. It’s been 4 days, and the rash gets worse with each passing day. I guess I am one of those people that can’t take it."

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2023

Semaglutide "It caused a severe case of acid reflux and gastric distress, along with chest pain and swollen glands. I could not eat for a week because my digestive system was so negatively affected."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2023

Semaglutide "Horrible experience. I only took 2 dosages because I had difficulty functioning with headaches, eye pain, nausea, dizziness, and overall feeling awful. The additional issue is I've been off the drug for a week and can't get rid of the symptoms. I'm nauseous every day, with headaches, and dizziness. How long until all of this goes away?"

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2023

Semaglutide "Took my first 0.25 mg Wegovy dose yesterday. I felt nauseous about an hour later, but within 2 hours, I started vomiting. For the next 16 hours, I dry heaved throughout the day and night. I couldn't even keep water down. It hasn’t been a full 24 hours yet since I took the shot and feel horrible, hoping that these side effects will stop soon. There is no way I’m taking another shot next week."

• Kar...
• January 4, 2023

"I will not do this again. Took the first shot yesterday morning, and it’s been awful. On day two. Can’t eat, am nauseous, shaking, have chills, gas, and feel like I have the flu or something. Praying this substance leaves my body ASAP!"

• MM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2022

Semaglutide "Wegovy has agonizing side effects. I had to quit after 2 months. Constant, uncontrollable vomiting, I vomited at work and while driving (which was horrific and dangerous). I essentially became bulimic and afraid to eat. I lost 20 pounds but put half of it back right away. Not worth the agony."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2022

"I tried semaglutide for three months (with two different health providers) and did not lose a single ounce. None was able to explain why it was not working."

• Pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2022

Semaglutide "Don't use it! After having this, I was in bed for 6 days and had to go to the hospital to get hydration due to the risk to my kidneys. I felt as though this was a poison going through my body and almost immediately felt nauseous and could not keep anything down. Don't do it."

• TNN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2022

"I do not recommend this medication, Ozempic!! I took the first dose of 0.25 and was okay, and it was for weight loss. I felt very dizzy two days after the shot, but I pushed through. The second week of 0.25, right after I took the second injection, I got the worst indigestion I’ve ever had in my life that felt like someone was ripping my chest and back apart. I ended up vomiting and felt better. Two days later, I woke up nauseous. This went on all day, and then stomach pain and diarrhea started. I ended up vomiting again, and instead of relief, the pain got worse! I ended up at the ER with gastroparesis. Besides childbirth, this was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. I will never take this medicine again. Once you take it, you can’t get it out of your body until it wears off!!"

• No...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2022

Semaglutide "I took it for 6 months. Wanted to get to 2.4 because I kept thinking it would start working. No measurable weight loss or benefits. Lost 5 pounds. However, I have massive hair loss. Other minor symptoms like nausea. Would not recommend."

• Har...
• September 16, 2022

Semaglutide "Avoid this injection. I took my first dose a few weeks ago, and I have never been so sick. Constant vomiting after 4 hours, throwing up bile. Ended up in the hospital as I became dehydrated. A week later, still got on and off vomiting. The reflux is terrible and can't eat anything. It's better to be yourself than go through all this."

• LRK...
• August 24, 2022

"This is the third month of being on semaglutide and the second time I have had severe gut issues... pain so bad I cannot stand up straight, and this has been going on for three days now. Second time this has happened. I cannot stand how this medication makes you feel, either. It is horrible. And yes, it makes you lose weight because you cannot eat, so you are literally starving yourself, so of course, the weight comes off. The one thing that is not talked about is the fact that when you go off this medication, you will put the weight back on. Period. So, this is not affordable for most, makes you feel absolutely horrible... nausea, stomach pain, blurred vision, irregular heartbeat, nightmares, and the list goes on. My husband tried this as well and had to stop because it caused hypoglycemia with him, he could not remember what he was doing, think straight, brain fog. He had to stop taking it, and I am about to stop taking this as well. I am sick of feeling sick on this medication!"