Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 4)

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2023

"The side effects of my gastrointestinal symptoms have made this drug intolerable to me. While my A1C is now down to 6.1 from 7, at my age, 7 is still considered an acceptable result. So in my estimation, it has not been worth the severe cramps, diarrhea, headaches, blurred vision, and dizziness I have experienced."

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2020

"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 0.25 for the first four weeks and have been on 0.5 for the remaining six. On the 0.25 dose, I felt my appetite was slightly reduced, and I had some mild nausea. As soon as I went to 0.5, the side effects started, and I began 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."

• Iri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 12, 2019

"I started Ozempic in March 2019. This allowed me to quit taking Actose and Glipizide. I weighed 287 lbs., and my A1C was 7.8 and rising. I was a little nauseous for the first week, and then it subsided. I haven’t experienced any since. Now in October, I weighed in at 231, and my A1C is down to 6.2. My energy is up, and I feel great. This medicine definitely improved my quality of life. I’ve never gone beyond the .5 dosage, and my endocrinologist said that an increase is not necessary for me. I would recommend everyone give it a chance. I know it won’t be for everyone, but if it works, your daily life will change for the better."

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

"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, going from 180 to 160 lbs. My daily sugars have seen a vast improvement. The major thing I have noticed after being on the drug for this long is that recovery time after eating high-carb or high-sugar foods 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 too 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 3 pm 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."

• New...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2020

"I was moved to Ozempic from Januvia. At the time I started Ozempic, I'd brought my blood sugar down to what would translate to an A1C of 5.5 or so, and I'd managed to kick most of the insulin I was on. I started Ozempic at 0.25 units per week and had mild nausea and diarrhea, but my appetite vanished and I could barely bring myself to eat. Once I started the full dose, my blood sugars began to climb rapidly. I'd be fine in the mornings at first and then experience wild spikes between meals, until finally, my fasting sugar started to climb out of my desired range. I actually had to take MORE insulin, not less, just to keep my fasting BG below 7. Ozempic was absolutely NOT worth it - even with the lower price here in Canada, the cost is ridiculous, the benefits never materialized, and the effects on my appetite destroyed the healthy diet I was trying to eat. Good example of how new isn't always good."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2020

"I started Ozempic on Friday. I'm hoping the side effects go away because it has helped my blood sugar readings and helped with cravings. The side effects I'm having are horrible diarrhea, joint and muscle pain, and fatigue. I don't know how long these symptoms will last, but hopefully not long."

• Cta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2019

"I was on Ozempic .5 for 6 months. During that time, I had severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. My blood pressure went out of control, causing my vision to double. I have 6th cranial nerve palsy caused by a spike in blood pressure. EKG now shows I have a right bundle branch blockage and may need a pacemaker. I never had anything like this before. I have had the same doctor for 15 years, and he is also concerned. I believe Ozempic is the root cause, my eyesight may not get completely normal. Will be getting legal advice."

• agg...
• June 7, 2021

"I started taking this 3 weeks ago. I didn’t really have any terrible side effects other than fatigue, but after my third injection, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain hit me with a vengeance. I feel like I ate rotten eggs. I’m not sure I want to continue taking this. I might try injecting it in my thigh like some others have tried. I hope it works because my glucose readings have been in the 90s to 120."

• MIC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2020

"A1C was 6.2 with Metformin. Went on Ozempic for 3 months. I had side effects of bad nausea, vomiting, and watery diarrhea. Lost 27 lbs. Couldn't eat 4/7 days. My A1C now 5.6, and it is not worth it for me."

• Bon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2021

"Started Ozempic about 7 weeks ago. Dosage .25. First week noticed some nausea, a lot of gas, some reflux, and diarrhea. Each week, side effects were getting worse. Nausea very bad, pains in left side, waves of heat, no energy at all. In all, just feeling BAD! Diarrhea is bad and a bit uncontrollable. Have not raised dosage due to being afraid of worse side effects. Have lost 5 pounds. Appetite is definitely less. My sugar numbers have not improved that much, which leads me to believe it is what I am eating. I still crave sweets. I have some jittery feelings at times! I am very discouraged."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2021

"Started taking Ozempic back in February after I asked my doctor to put me on it because of reading a British study on weight loss by semaglutide. Started at the 0.25 mg level for three weeks. Went to 0.50 for another four weeks and have been on 1 mg thereafter. No serious side effects apart from some belching, acid reflux after bedtime, and rare diarrhea. Significant loss of appetite, change of taste in foods, change of perceived texture of foods, significant reduction in alcohol enjoyment and intake, and increased sensitivity to cold. My A1C has gone from 6.7 to 6.0, and I have lost over 35 pounds since the start. My cholesterol is down to 115 and LDL down to 50, something I have never seen before. Overall, the results far outweigh the downsides of this drug and it has provided the most positive results faster than any other medication I have tried before."

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

"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 0.25 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 0.25 to see if that would help. Unfortunately, it has not. I still get nauseated about 2 1/2 days after my injection. It lasts 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 medication. 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 sulfur burps. The doctor explained why this happens, and now I realize how to better maintain my diet while I am on the medication."

• Oze...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 27, 2021

"I have lost 60 lbs in a year and a half on the diabetic dosage of 1 mg. I started on .25 mg in January 2020 for 4 weeks, went to .5 mg through June, then 1 mg. Other than having to reduce back to .5 mg for 4 weeks in October 2020 due to some increased nausea, I remained on a 1 mg weekly dose. Yes, there was some nausea, but Ozempic actually worked on appetite control and reduced cravings for large amounts of desserts, pasta, and other foods. This was accomplished even without much change in activity or food choice, strictly in food volume. Despite losing a few lbs with other GLP-1 drugs in the past, Ozempic 'clicked' for me: 214 down to 153."

• GEO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2020

"Ozempic is a nasty drug to take. I have been on the toilet 8-10 times per day, even on just a low 0.25 mg dosage. It does, however, lower my blood glucose better than anything else I have taken in the past."

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

"Do not use this drug. I took my first and only dose and had terrible diarrhea, so bad I had to cancel several engagements. I also had vomiting after eating, no appetite, a decline in vision, and worst was a mental haziness that took over a month to recover from. My doctor called it an allergic reaction, but I don’t believe that. Even after 8 months, I still have episodes of feeling tired and hazy. I feel like I’ve aged 5 years since taking the one dose. Other than type 2 diabetes, I was in good physical condition and health. Now I have aching muscles, reduced vision, and sporadic haziness. Yes, my A1C went down temporarily, but not worth all the rest of the side effects."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

"I have been using Ozempic for 3 weeks now. I'm down 4 lbs. And have had a little constipation the first week...and then loose to normal b.m.s. I have no headaches, no vomiting, no bad tastes. I'm using .25 for one more week then use .50. Will keep you informed."

• CRR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2020

"I am on my 4th week of Ozempic (0.25, 0.25, 0.50, 0.50) and have experienced very little in the way of side effects. A little upset stomach in the first hour of injection, but after that, it has been smooth sailing. I have lost 20 lbs using this along with Farxiga and doing KETO with intermittent fasting."

• Sal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2021

"Started with .25 for 4 weeks, then .5 after that. I don't have much of an appetite, which is good because I do need to lose weight. I cannot finish a portion of food I usually eat. I have pain, burping, and constipation daily. I am okay in the morning when I wake up and after breakfast (eggs, oatmeal, or yogurt). I usually eat lunch-supper at 2-3 pm. The real pain and burning start 3-4 hours later and last till I go to bed. If I drink water, it gets worse. When I lie 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?"

• Wor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 4, 2019

"When I started Ozempic at a 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. The doctor increased the dose to 0.5, and 4 months ago I started having diarrhea, sulfur burps, bloating, fatigue, and more seriously, a lump on the right side of my throat and a sore throat. My doctor was surprised that I had these side effects a year later after taking the medicine. Ozempic is the only medication I'm taking other than vitamin D, B12, and calcium. My ultrasound shows several lumps, some larger than others, and now I'm waiting for the referral to see a nose, ear, and throat specialist. I stopped taking Ozempic 3 weeks ago. Worried about the side effects of thyroid cancers..."

• Lol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2019

"Freedom! Freedom from the constant food/sugar cravings that ruled my days. I’m starting week 2 and have felt a bit of sour stomach but, to be honest, less uncomfortable than overeating or indulging in fast food/sugary foods that we stuff ourselves with. The most I felt was after eating ice cream. Well, of course! This truly regulates numbers and totally takes away appetite. My meals are very small, clean, nutrient-dense, taken to refuel my body, rather than to seek pleasure/soothe (insert and bad feeling). Go figure - kind of how we are designed to eat? The best thing? Carrying out my day feeling lighter and awake - vs. full and puffy. Amazing."

• Chi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2021

"Diabetic & prescribed Ozempic .25 once weekly for a month & .50 once weekly for the 2nd month. Then increased to 1. 1xwkly thereafter. By the time I hit the first week on .50, I was having daily nausea. I called the provider & was told to start the .50 to see if my body could adjust. By the 2nd dose, I had severe daily nausea culminating in volatile vomiting to the point I was severely limited in maintaining daily activities. I made the decision to stop the medication & notified the doctor that my body could not handle it. By this time, I was experiencing constant belly pain. It hurt to drink water & eat as I would throw it up. This was the worst experience & I was agitated that it will take 5 long weeks to clear my system. I'm thinking it should have stopped sooner."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2023

"Horrible experience. After the first injection, woke up in the middle of the night with horrible heartburn. Then started projectile vomiting, uncontrollably for the next two days. I was so weak and dehydrated that I had to get fluids by IV. On the fourth day, I still cannot eat and was still sick to my stomach. These are evil meds and will never inject myself with this stuff again. Just awful."

• Aun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2023

"I can barely eat or even drink water. Sure, my blood sugars are low, but I can't even eat 300 calories a day on this, it's like chemically induced anorexia. Extreme weight loss through starvation is not something I consider a treatment. Extreme nausea is after even every sip of water. It took me 3 hours to eat 1/2 cup of plain oatmeal today - one of the few things that doesn't make it worse. I need a therapy that is life-sustaining and includes a healthy diet. Under 300 calories a day is not healthy."

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

"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 sulfuric burps all Tuesday evening and overnight, 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 I 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."

• Bec...
• December 28, 2020

"I started taking the Ozempic injection a week before Christmas and took my second 0.25 dose on Xmas Eve. I've felt slight nausea since taking it and very little desire to eat. My BS levels have been 95% in range ever since and have managed to reduce my long-acting insulin by 20 units. I have lost 6 lbs so far. I was astounded it came off in the first week. The only time I have had bad stomach pains is when I've eaten something bad, and I get terrible runs 20 mins after eating, but once I've been to the loo, pain stops. I had vomiting once because I think I overate a few days after taking it. I was super bloated, and a few hours later I threw up, then I felt fine again. So I just eat little and often, mostly grazing and picking at fruit. I was worried about taking this because of the comments I've read, and with having IBS, I didn't know if it would be bad for me. But I have no issues taking it, and so far, so good. It's still early days for me, but I would 100% recommend it."