Ozempic for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews

• Smi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2023

"I was hesitant to try Ozempic for weight loss (need to lose 30 lbs) because I have a lot of kids/responsibilities and don't have the time to be nauseous or have debilitating diarrhea, etc. After keeping the pen in the fridge for weeks, I decided to risk an injection, and I'm so happy to say I've had zero side effects except a disinterest in food. I'm on week six of the 0.25 dose because it's enough for me, and I don't see a reason to increase the dose. My lack of interest in food is liberating! For the first time in 30 years, I don't go to bed kicking myself for what I've eaten or making promises to myself to make amends for overeating. Zero sugar cravings...food isn't a reward or pleasure anymore. I'm never ravenous, so I make good, calm choices about what I eat. This has been life-changing and a complete shift in perspective. Obviously, some people have terrible side effects, but I've had none (not even a headache!)."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2023

"I started Ozempic on 2/22/23 weighing 216 lbs. As of today, 4/1/2023, I am 191.2 lbs, so just about 25 lbs in 5.5 weeks! I started out at 0.25 for 4 weeks, then moved to 0.5 last week. I've been nauseous maybe 4 times, I’ve gotten a few headaches, and kinda backed up about 3 days a week. I started taking magnesium at night before bed, and that really helped me get more regular. I’m barely hungry and need to force myself to eat. Anyways, I’m really excited and I’m looking forward to summer!"

• Mim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2023

"Since my first injection, I have felt utterly dreadful. The nausea is one thing, but I have constant fatigue that prevents me from leading my normal life. I know it suppresses appetite, but I don’t have ANY appetite at all and cannot face food. I know if I eat, I will feel a bit better, but it’s impossible. I actually feel like I’ve been drugged. Yes, the ‘food noise’ has gone, and I no longer overeat or binge, but I feel like everything is suppressed - like I’m on a strong drug. I did 4 weeks at 0.25 and have just done one week at 0.5, but I can’t do this anymore. I feel utterly dreadful. I am so pleased it’s helping so many people, but more research is needed into why some people just can’t tolerate it."

• Ama...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2023

"I never had any weight issues until I turned 60. All the weight gain seemed to go right to my stomach. No matter what I did (including exercise and diet), nothing worked to diminish the belly fat. I started taking Ozempic at 0.25mg/week for 4 injections. I lost 15 pounds on that starter dosage. I increased to 0.5mg the following month and lost another 15 pounds. I will begin the 1mg dose this weekend for the next month. The Ozempic seemed to target that subcutaneous belly fat, which is where I had the greatest weight loss. Except for a mild headache after the first dose and subsequent constipation, there were no other side effects. I took something to relieve constipation. My stomach is now almost as flat as a board, and I don’t look pregnant. I know carrying all that excess subcutaneous fat is very dangerous, and Ozempic melted that fat away. I would recommend keeping yourself very well hydrated and asking your doctor for a prescription to address the constipation. Truly amazing!"

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

"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?"

• KCl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2023

"I have been taking Ozempic since 12/22. I was put on this injectable drug due to obesity, high cholesterol, and borderline high blood pressure plus pre-diabetic. I have lost 30 lbs. so far. I am more than pleased that my cholesterol is now 180 from 270 on medication. I have never been below 200 total cholesterol in my life! I have had no symptoms taking Ozempic except a little indigestion the first month. It is very convenient to use (inject once a week), and the needle is so thin (less than a hair) you don’t even feel it. I had tried every diet, exercise, and fasting to lose weight and get my cholesterol under control. Ozempic is the only thing that has worked."

• Oze...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2023

"With just one 0.25 mg dose, I became very ill. Relentless nausea, vomiting, and explosive diarrhea, as well as unbearable stomach cramps. Needed to go to the ER for fluids and to check for pancreatitis. It’s now been 9 days since my first dose, and I still have relentless diarrhea, nausea, and disabling fatigue. I don’t want to eat. I didn’t want to take it in the first place but was ambushed by my kidney doctor. She told me that using Ozempic was a no-brainer and that I would just have a bit of nausea. If you have any gastrointestinal symptoms when taking any medicine, I would think three times about it before using it. I have read it can take up to a month for it to be flushed out of your body, but I am hoping and praying that these horrible side effects stop real soon."

• Hel...
• June 19, 2023

"After 1 year of taking this, I began suffering from severe abdominal pain. A couple of months later, while watching TV, I heard an Ozempic commercial that included warnings about gallbladder problems and pancreatitis. I immediately stopped using it and went to my doctor. I had to have my gallbladder removed. I gained the 50 pounds back that I had lost the previous year. Although it was effective, it was not worth the side effects."

• Dot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2023

"I'm a 38-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and overweight. I was on metformin for three years and followed a good diet and exercise regime, but I couldn't lose weight. Although my blood sugars were perfect on metformin, weight was my issue. My doctor prescribed me Ozempic 0.25 mg, and I was very worried about the side effects. However, I started it recently anyway and injected it in the upper thigh once weekly. I had no issues other than constipation, which I overcame with laxatives and increased water intake. My appetite was reduced by 90%. I used to overeat, but now I can only manage two small meals a day. It's really working so far, but it's still early days. I'm in Ireland, and it costs €150 a month for four injections, which are covered by my medical card. I'll provide an updated review in three months to report how it has helped me lose weight on the scales."

• Cry...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 30, 2023

"Started taking this medication a year or so ago. I haven't had any side effects, only positive ones! I started it due to struggling with my weight, even with working out constantly, and also being prediabetic. I have a history of Graves' disease and did an ablation on it with radioactive iodine, so it's nonexistent now. For a while now, I had a major problem with one-foot swelling with no help from any medicine. After taking Ozempic, I saw a dramatic decrease almost immediately, and it hasn't swollen up since starting Ozempic. I have also lost more than 50 lbs since starting. Truly thankful for this medication and its positive effects on my health."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2023

"This drug affects everyone differently, but for me, the side effects were too bad, and I had to stop after 2 weeks. It totally worked by killing my appetite and making me feel full, and after the first week, there were days I didn't even want to eat at all. I lost about 8 pounds in two weeks, which is great. However, during the 2nd week, I got the worst upset stomach of my life and almost went to the ER. I had intense diarrhea for an entire day, along with nausea, the chills, a swollen stomach, and then sweating. I had to take a sick day from work because I was also dizzy, and my heart was racing. It finally subsided about a day and a half, but it scared me so badly that I stopped taking the drug. Now I understand why it has a black box warning. I'm happy for the people who can use this without bad side effects. For me, I have a young child and demanding job. I can't go around with symptoms of food poisoning and try to act like I’m ok."

• MGa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2025

"Lost 7 lbs in 7 weeks. Side effects were severe constipation and acid reflux. Happy with the results so far. But need to remember: it just curbs your food cravings. But you still have to diet/eat less to lose wt."

• Too...
• March 21, 2023

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 8, 2023

"I was prescribed Ozempic for weight loss in Nov 2022. I started on 0.25 mg for one month. I found it slightly suppressed my appetite, and the side effects I had were awful heartburn, constipation, and sulfur burps. Sometimes I felt nauseous. I decided to stick with it anyway and increased to 0.5 mg after one month. The symptoms were the same but added in fatigue. A month later, I bumped up to 0.75, and the burps, fatigue, and heartburn subsided. I went to 1 mg two months later, and all symptoms disappeared. I started at 192 lbs on Nov 15th, and as of May 1st, I weigh 152 lbs. I found my sugar cravings disappeared once I started taking 1 mg. Up until then, I still craved sugary foods. I lost all interest in greasy food (fries, anything deep-fried, etc.) from 0.5 mg and up. I personally love Ozempic. The side effects at the beginning were worth it for me, but from the sounds of it, mine weren’t that bad. I have never once thrown up."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2023

"I just completed my first 2 weeks. I want to lose 35-40 pounds. In the past year, I have gained a pound a month and have been steadily gaining weight every year for the past 7 years. I have previously tried Weight Watchers, increased activity, and calorie watching, and the only time I lost any weight was on less than 1300 calories a day. The first week, I lost 3.5 pounds, more weight than I had lost in the past 5 years even with calorie restriction. I inject in alternating thighs on Friday nights, just in case I have symptoms I can recover without work demands. I have always been gassy, so I cannot comment if there is a difference in the amount. I am noticing increased chest tenderness and muscle spasms. Restless legs are a thing! Taking magnesium once or twice a week also helps with moderate constipation. Reduced appetite, reduced sugar craving, but no impact on munchies. Makes it easier to choose healthier choices. Overall, happy with almost a 5-pound weight loss in 2 weeks. Minimal side effects and well worth it."

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2023

"Ozempic for weight loss is AMAZING! I have tried everything for weight loss since 1985. Ozempic by far is a miracle for me. It immediately blocks cravings, appetite, and thoughts about food! I started June 2, 2023 and today, July 13, 2023, I lost 22.3 lbs. This is a 6-week success story! I took 0.25 for the first week and then 0.5 weekly on Sundays. I have stayed with Weight Watchers, mainly selecting 'free foods'. If you are eating out with friends this summer, remember that rich, high-fat content foods will give you immediate abdominal distress (cramps, diarrhea). So, I've learned to go through restaurant menus and find something less distressful to eat so that I can enjoy time with friends and family. I have Zofran for nausea, but for me, the nausea passes and I do not use anything for nausea. Stay active at least walk! It's free! Keep drinking water and add a packet of electrolytes due to this extreme heat this summer! Check-in with my doctor on a regular basis."

• XXO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2023

"I experienced vomiting within one hour, swelling of the throat, and difficulty swallowing, which has not stopped since the first and last dose on Sept 6th, 2023. Now hypersensitive to all regular daily medications and taking Benadryl several times per day."

• Bar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2023

"I have been taking Ozempic for six weeks. This will be my second week at 0.50 mg, and I have lost 10 lbs. At 0.25 mg, I had minor nausea and was very tired but felt fine otherwise. After my first 0.50 mg injections, I could not drink, eat, or do anything for the first day. I had a lot of nausea and felt like I was going to be sick constantly. By day 3, I had to go to the bathroom about nine times, which was good because constipation is a real thing with this medication. By day 4 and on, I felt perfectly fine. I do watch what I eat, and the medication has cut my food intake by half. You have to pay attention to what your stomach is telling you."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2023

"I had a horrible experience. Abdominal pain going to the back. Constant nausea. Depression - very strange feeling, almost like an out-of-body experience. For the first time, I found myself HATING my body. Extreme tiredness. Difficulty focusing. Gained 9 pounds in 3 weeks. Constant headaches."

• TED...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2023

"I have been taking Ozempic for 9 months. I am 74 years old, and a workaholic. I simply do not have time to exercise. I am at my computer working between 18 and 20 hours x 7 x 365. This will not change - ever. I got up to 274 lbs. I weigh once weekly. Today I weighed 191 lbs., or a loss of 83 lbs. over the duration - or about 30% of my body weight. Some slight dizziness from time to time which has diminished considerably after the 2nd month. Bad diarrhea for 72 hours after each injection until I discovered this medication does not like fat/grease/fried food of any type - then, some manageable diarrhea thereafter. Dosage .5 mg. Extraordinarily easy to use."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

"I took it for two months, and I was very happy to lose 20 pounds so fast. After I stopped it, I regained everything back and even more. The sad news is I got gallbladder problems from Ozempic, and my gallbladder has to be removed. Not worth it."

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

"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."

• Sum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2023

"Never again! I have been taking this for 4 weeks now along with 3 family members, and we all say the same thing. We feel exhausted. I’ve never felt so tired in my life. My son, who’s so fit but has always struggled with his weight, runs several miles a day and is struggling with tiredness too. If I take it on a Sunday, by Wednesday I could sleep standing up. Be warned."

• rrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2023

"On March 13, (last Monday) I had my first injection. I had to go to my doctor's office to have them show me how to use the pen, from priming it to injecting the pen. It was easy. Even the directions from the website are easier. The first week I lost a total of 7 lbs. (As of today, Monday, March 20) I had a little nausea, but I have an anti-nausea med for that. Like everyone else, I started at the lowest dose. I can feel it, what it's supposed to do. I don't have much of an appetite, and I feel fuller faster and longer. I have been a yo-yo dieter. I tried a few weight loss programs and lost 50 lbs., but I ended up gaining it back. I think this is going to help me a lot and keep off the weight. I know there is no such thing as a miracle drug or magic pill, but this is more of a training tool. It doesn't magically lose the weight for you."

• ben...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 4, 2023

"Everyone gets the same side effects: sulfur burps, intense pain once a week - before #2, heartburn, diarrhea (from fatty or dairy foods), and constipation. More side effects which I might have not mentioned or remember while typing this review. Maybe forgetfulness, shivers, etc. However, for me, benefits outweigh the side effects! But, that’s me. This has always been important to me. Lose weight, feel confident, feel light, and have better health. I experienced every single side effect. Just because I decided to stay on this medication, and it’s been 3+ years, Doesn't mean that I didn’t experience my share of side effects. Fried food, alcohol, fatty foods and drinks will definitely start the side effects - which no one seems to notice. When we stay off those foods, and keep hydrated, one coffee a day, and no alcohol, We may not experience an extreme version of the side effects. It keeps you away from such foods and drinks by even making them unattractive."