Ozempic for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction User Reviews (Page 5)

• Kay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2022

"Started Ozempic 0.5 mg a few days ago to help me lose weight, a bit of nausea, and diarrhea and I lost my appetite for food. I feel it is really working.The only thing is with the side effects, hope they don't get worse."

• Mike
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2022

"Off label for weight loss. Overall very happy, in 10 weeks have lost 13 lbs. with minimal side effects. Now on the 1mg dose for 2 weeks and no increase in side effects. First couple of weeks there were some intestinal issues, gas, cramps and constipation but they have cleared up and over all I feel much better than before. The 5% weight lose has increased my energy. Weight lose has been gradual and fairly steady, just what you want."

• Poiso...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2022

"This drug is the absolutely awful. I had horrible nausea from the beginning along with vomiting and headaches 5 out of 7 days a week. I kept being told side effects will get better but they just got worse. This is my 5 and final month on it. I literally don't remember the last time I was able to eat. 6 of the last 10 days I wasn't even able to keep liquids down and became severely dehydrated. I had the absolute worst headache of my life. I've lost 12 pounds in 9 days and not one pound of weight loss is worth it. I wake up in the morning wishing I'd just die instead of have to feel as awful as my body does every day. I took my last dose 10 days ago so I'm praying this poison gets out of my body ASAP. This stuff is toxic."

• Firmy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2021

"I am on day 2 of Ozempic for high cholesterol and pre diabetes. I need to loose 4 stone in weight. No side effects as yet. Definitely curbed my appetite which was phenomenal. It feels very strange because I feel I should be eating ! Just a strange taste/ feeling in mouth and it’s made my tinnitus worse but I can handle that,"

• Sandra
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2022

"My doctor suggested I take ozempic to bring down my weight and lower my chances of becoming diabetic which runs in the family. I am 67 and trying to stay healthy. Started a month ago on .25, things were ok, some nausea and decrease in appetite. Started this week on .5 and been extremely sick, two days in and vomiting frequently. Already have acid reflux and it is getting worse. Most embarrassing part was today as I was walking in the street it just came upon me and I had to find a corner to vomit on, a horrible experience to say the least. I want to stick it out and hope it will get better but not sure I can. My doctor projects a two month regimen. Hopefully I can make it but honestly if things do not improve on my next dose I will not be taking it anymore.I question the high out of pocket cost for a drug that is causing me so much misery"

• Lynn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2021

"I stuck with it hoping it would get better after 5 weeks, it got worse, diarrhea, feeling like I have the flu 24/7. Dizzy and the worse pain in my body and stomach....its really not worth taking it for weight loss, you lose your whole life, because you can't even do anything because you feel so bad"

• Kels
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2021

"Was Ozempic for 4 weeks. Giving myself a weekly injection. Week 1 and 2 I was ok. The end of week 2 I was really nauseous. By the 3rd week I couldn't eat or drink anything. My prescriber assured me I would be ok so I went on with my 4th week. I spend 3 separate days in A&E and I was diagnosed with a clot in the lung (PE). Now maybe this wasn't directly caused by the injection but due to the severe nausea and dehydration that is how I got a clot. The nausea still continued for 4 weeks after my last injection. I would never recommend this at all. If my clot hadn't of been picked up goodness knows what may have happened. I also had bad dizziness and severe headaches"

• Sar
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2022

"Started Ozempic 9 days ago (May 28/22) just recently too my second shot at .25mg So far down 7 lbs, and no side effects. Felling full and eating way less than I ever have, also sugar cravings are practically gone. Love soda, and haven't touched one all week - just no desire to drink it. So far really enjoying this medication, hoping it keeps up like this."

• Anne
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2023

"Very good product for my situation. I was unable to stick to a diet to lose extra weight. Ozempic decreased my appetite without me changing my diet. I enjoy eating healthy, so Ozempic helped me just eat less. I have lost approximately 5 pounds per month over the past 5 months since I began using Ozempic. The once per week medicine is easy to use and has been pain-free. The only side effects have been a slowing of bowel movements to maybe 3 per week, no stomach aches. I do walk at least 30 minutes every day, and I think regular exercise is important to help keep digestion moving. I am thrilled with the results! I am 74 years old and really needed to get the extra weight off to ease the stress on my joints and to keep my blood pressure steady. I have gradually moved my dosage from 0.25 to 0.50 to 0.75 and find I am steadily losing at this level. I may have to move to 1.0 in time but will stay at 0.75 until my weight loss needs an extra boost."

• Kaz
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2021

"I’m a 39 year old female, have had 3 children and was diagnosed with hashimotos disease after baby number 3 which was 8 years ago. So very hard for me to lose weight no matter how healthy I eat or the amount of exercise I do, I’m about 8 weeks into using ozempic now. Started at 0.25mg for 4 weeks and 0.5mg for the last 4 weeks. So far I have lost 10.2kg. This and I have cut junk food and have been eating smaller portions. I haven’t had any side effects from it, except for possibly having to use my glasses more? I have read that it can cause blurred vision. However, So far I’m stoked with the results."

• tlaco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2021

"I've been taking Ozempic for 1 month, and lost 10 lbs. (177-167). I was a bit shocked I lost so much, because I've been so busy, I hadn't really been watching what I eat. Ozempic makes me feel very nauseous if I eat too much, or if I eat bad (too sweet or greasy). Also, I can't eat much, like I get full fast. The 10lb release has motivated me to get active and keep my food journal! I figure if I do that, I could loss more weight!! So far so good, I would recommend Ozempic for weight loss."

• Fran
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2021

"I took my first dose of .25. 6 days ago. The first 2 days I had significant nausea. I took Ondansetron and it helped. Then days 3 through 6 were horrible. Visual changes of blurriness and visual frame screen movements. Fingertips tingling, running into walls - balance and coordination gone, odd and random muscle twitching and body jerking. Could not drive my car. The last day I drove was 6 days ago. Today is day 6 and I awoke with no symptoms. Tomorrow is day 7 and my second injection is due of .25. I’ve put in a call with me cardiologist to ask if I should stop treatment. The injection pen doesn’t allow me to to set a dosage of half the .25. If it did I would like to continue treatment as my appetite and especially sugar cravings were quelled. I lost weight. Ate two healthy meals a day. My constant desire for food was nonexistent. The injection pen is easy to use."

• Velve...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2022

"I was on another daily injectable drug, but it lost its effect after a while, so decided to try Ozempic, off label. It’s injected into subcutaneous fat once per week. I’ve been struggling to lose weight for 13 years, since having a child. I’d manage to lose around 10 pounds, before piling it all back on and often more. At my heaviest I was 15 stones 1 pound (95.8kg) I’ve been on this drug for around 9 months, starting at 0.25mg, I’m now on 1mg per week. So far I’ve lost 2 stones 2 pounds (30 pounds) the most I’ve ever lost. I have luckily not experienced any side effects and have only 14 pounds to go, to reach my goal weight. I’m so happy that I’m no longer obsessing over food or bingeing."

• ___ho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2021

"I began taking Ozempic 14 weeks ago strictly for weight loss. 0.25 for 6 weeks, 0.50 for 4 weeks, and have taken 2 doses of 1.0 so far. I had moderate heartburn for the first month. I realized I needed to eat smaller portions, and not have food or wine for a few hours before bed. No more heartburn! I have also lost 14 pounds in as many weeks."

• Rick
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2021

"Acid reflux is unbearable, I have to sleep upright to keep it somewhat tolerable, stopped eating sugar, and chocolate because it made it worse. If it wasn't for this side effect, it would be a wonder drug. Lost 15lbs in 23 days."

• d flo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2022

"I started Ozempic 9 weeks ago I lost 50 pounds. It depleted my appetite completely. If I ate foods with fat I felt sick. Nausea stuff like that, it’s a great way to get your self going in a good direction to eat healthy food only because it takes food cravings away. I have reached my goal weight now I just need to maintain. I give this 8/10. The bad part I would say is you can eat over it if you really want to and if you don’t have a healthy diet and exercise routine you will gain it back because as soon as you go off your regular hunger comes back."

• Oh-oh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2022

"A little background: I am 6’2”, 24 years old and the most I ever weighted was 316 lbs. Always use to wear the most baggy clothes, and was not confident in myself. The crazy thing is, is that it was a “trim” 316 lbs (if that makes sense), like I play hockey and get around just fine - I was just overweight. In college I managed to get down to 280 from being poor and walking everywhere. But now I am in the real world working and about 4 months ago when I began Ozempic, I was back up to 310 lbs. My mom started it, she like it, she was down about 10 lbs and told me I should try it. I started at .25, for about 6 weeks. I had not lost much weight in the beginning and had some nausea and pretty decent headaches, but that goes away after about a week or so. I am now taking the 1.7 Wegovy and I am now down to 265. I feel great, look great, and I look forward to taking the 2.4"

• Anonymous
• April 26, 2023

"I started taking Ozempic yesterday, I know it’s early to tell but so far no side effects. I was worried cause some people had immediate side effects. The only thing is constipation which I had anyway before the treatment. My goal is to lose 10 to 15 lbs, I am a small frame therefore it will kickstart my weight control. I don’t have diabetes but gained 20 lbs in the last 4 years. I shall give another review after a month, this thing works if you are a healthy eater (I am). Let’s see what happens."

• Croft...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2021

"I started Ozempic at 0.25 July 23, 2021 for weightloss only. Have not had any side effects. I have injected in my upper thigh/hip area after reading reviews how that would help with nausea etc. I did this for 3 weeks and went to the 0.5 on August 13, 2021. Still no side effects. Did not notice a huge change in appetite. I already am irregular for breakfast, usually coffee, maybe an egg on toast or bowl of gluten free cereal ( I am a celiac). I hardly eat lunch, maybe a piece of fruit and then a normal dinner of meat, side and veg. I don't drink hardly ever and don't eat a lot of sugary foods or a lot of take out (celiac will do that to you). I moved to the 1 dose on Sept 3. I have taken my 2nd dose of 1 today and still no side effects. I also have not noticed any movement in my scale. I have been told sometimes it takes being on 1 for awhile to really have the effect. So I am being positive. Time will show how effective it is. I am 340 lbs+. Scale won't tell me yet."

• Ward
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2022

"I have been on Ozempic for four weeks now and am down 5lbs. I have had the nausea and constipation but it's subsiding now. I have noticed the curb of appetite is huge. I have to make myself eat during the day. I am hoping this helps me get down to a healthier weights so I will feel better mentally and physically."

• JAB
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2022

"I have completed two months on Ozempic for weight loss. I started with .25 for 4 weeks, then .50 for 4 weeks and have just had my first 1ml injection. I have lost 1 kg in 2 months. The side effects are slight nausea and constipation. I don't qualify for subsidised medication and so it costs me $132 AU per month. I am going to give it another month and if there is no weight loss I shall give up."

• SMK
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2022

"So my primary care dr. offered a special for weight loss and I started on Ozempic. Seriously first week I lost 4 lbs second week 4 lbs and 3rd week 3 lbs and 4th week 7 lbs and last week 6 lbs.. so 24 lbs in 5 weeks.... Crazy..I'm not even hungry... it really is a miracle"

• LeeHann
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2022

"I have been prescribed Ozempic off-label in the UK for the last 5 months for weight loss purposes. At the beginning, the side effects were quite bad, but my prescriber gave me anti-nausea, acid reflux and constipation relief with every prescription which helped immensely. I no longer need to use and of these meds as the side effects have gone, aside from occasional acid reflux. The side effects started to ease around week 8 for me so consistency and perseverance are key. I have gradually titrated up to 2mg once a week which is amazing for me. I can't eat as much as I used to and I'm not tempted to binge as much. I have lost just over 2 stone. This is a MIRACLE DRUG for me as no matter how much effort I put into exercising, I couldn't lose the weight. It's cheaper here in the UK to buy than it is in the US but it still costly to pay for monthly. For me, the cost is nothing compared to the sense of my physical appearance and feelings. I feel so much healthier and look so much healthier."

• Vatten
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2022

"Started a month ago to help loose some weight. I started with 0.25 and now increasing to 0.5 with a 1 shot a week variant. Read the instructions on how to use the pen or talk to a specialist. The description is good. Lost 5kg /10 lbs in 4 weeks. Small reaction after getting the shot (you feel it and it burns a little) for about an hour, slightly feeling nauseous for that same period. Nothing to worry about. Have a friend on the “every day” variant. She has red marks for 2 days but no other symptoms. The weight loss for her is the same. She switches injection place (stomach left/right - upper arm left/right - upper legs left/right)… I always use same location. Feel more constipated… keep an eye on that (eat fresh fruits and it might help, if you’re allowed). My craving for food and sugar is less. Had a strange reaction (black spots before my eyes) when I ate a sugary snack last week. Don’t know if it’s related. Never had it before. Never had it again… (the black spots not the snack"

• Nothing...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2022

"I have used Ozempic 0.25 for two weeks to loss weight and felt no effects, neither good nor bad. I may have felt full with a little less food in one sitting, but the continuous cravings are unchanged. At least I seem to adapt well since I feel absolutely no evil side-effects either. Today I am changing to a 0.5 dose. Let's see how that goes."