Ozempic for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)

• Cin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2023

"I have been taking it for over a month. No side effects for the first 2 weeks on the lower dose. Since I am using the higher dose now - I have had some very bad nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Also, lots of burping, and it smells terrible. When I have vomited - it is so much volume. More than any time in my life. It has reduced my appetite, but if I drink alcohol, it usually makes me physically sick."

• Arc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

"I just started on May 1st at 0.25 mg, and so far, there has been no change in my weight. I'm still in the same range I was before starting (i.e., 245-250 lbs). I still feel hungry during certain periods of the day. I try to eat fruit, etc. It may be early, so I am hoping the next dosage or the one after will help with the hunger. I have changed my diet and eat a plant-based diet with a lot of fiber."

• Lee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2023

"I have had pretty much all the side effects possible. I have missed four days of work because I can’t leave my bathroom. I can’t keep anything in my stomach without it hurting, and the diarrhea will not stop. I’m getting dehydrated, but if I drink, it goes right through me. I have a family to look after, and I can’t. All I want to do is sleep. I don’t think I will be taking my second injection."

• pip...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2023

"Initially, taking the low dose of 0.25mg, my only side effect was constipation. After 4 weeks, I chose to continue on the same dose, rather than increasing to 0.5. Unfortunately, I experienced severe diarrhea and after two weeks decided to stop. On a positive note, I did notice a slight weight loss and if not for the diarrhea, I definitely would like to have continued."

• Jo8...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2023

"I took my 4th shot today. I haven't had any side effects as far as I can tell, most of them I have anyway due to IBS and GERD. This evening, I started with diarrhea. How do I know if it's from IBS or a side effect? If it is a side effect, about how long will it be before it's over? I've been staying away from sweets because they don't taste good, however, I broke down and ate a cupcake and within an hour or a little more, the diarrhea started. For the time I've been on it, I've lost 8 lbs."

• Pat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2023

"I tested borderline diabetic and am overweight, so I was prescribed .5 mg Ozempic once per week. I started it six weeks ago and have lost about 3% of my body weight. I have been eating less and more healthfully, but haven't been as active as I'd like. Right within 12 hours of my first dose, I felt nauseous, tired, and just plain sick. Constipated. I was hoping the side effects would go away, they haven't. I can pretty much write off the two days after a dose because I feel so ill and very tired. It has taught me not to eat too late before bed because I get severe reflux and usually make myself vomit. I wish it worked, but for me, I think it's a no. I'm weaning myself off, injecting .25 mg until I've used all the Ozempic."

• Sas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2023

"Works GREAT for weight loss, especially for binge eaters; has completely curbed my sugar cravings. But it definitely comes at a cost, especially as the dosage increases. The most consistent symptom throughout my 5 months on Ozempic has been severe constipation. The inability to down lots of water like I used to has only added to the constipation. Nausea has also been prevalent from early on but reached the point of unbearable after a few weeks on 2 mg. I started throwing up daily around that time as well, which was when the costs started outweighing the benefits. It’s an easy product to use and doesn’t hurt at all (surprisingly). Just know that for some, there are some pretty intense negative side effects."

• Dia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2023

"Excellent medication for weight loss. A game changer. But the price is ridiculous! And insurance companies are reluctant to pay for this medication. Plus, it has disappeared from many drug stores. So hopefully, next year all of this will be addressed."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 17, 2025

"Very mediocre for weight loss. Was on a very decent caloric deficit and doing lots of cardio, eating super clean, lost weight but nothing to write home about. Many better options out there. Retatrutide is the absolute best when it comes to fat/weight loss, hands down. Even then, I had a better experience with Sibutramine, phentermine, D-norpseudoephedrine, clenbuterol, yohimbine compared to Ozempic."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2025

"I lost 15 lbs in 2 months, but during the end of my treatment, I discontinued use due to worsening side effects such as: chest tightness, weakness, lethargy, extreme nausea, diarrhea, shortness of breath. I also experienced cotton mouth; however, I am unsure if this was due to this medication, as I had a wisdom tooth removal during this time. My treatment started at 0.25 mg for 4 weeks and then increased to 0.5 mg for weeks 5-8, then increased to 1.0 mg at week 9, which is when the side effects became alarming, and I chose not to increase the dose. At week 10, I did increase to 1.0 mg and decided to stop after, as I chose to listen to my body and not push it. The ease of use was fine as I don't mind needles too much; the sensation was slightly uncomfortable but not painful."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2023

"Great in suppressing my appetite but I am slightly to moderately nauseous a great deal of the time and have a lot of burping. I may have to stop taking it but first I will take it only every 10 or 14 days and see if that helps."

• Jon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2025

"It took the first month before I noticed any weight loss at all. I was getting very discouraged, but then I began to lose about a pound a week. It does make me nauseated after my shot for a couple of days. My wellness checkup this past month showed how much my rates have improved from taking the shots and cutting down on my food intake."

• mcl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2025

"Just a word of caution for those taking medication for high blood pressure. One day after starting Ozempic, I noticed my blood pressure and heart rate were increasing significantly. A Google search indicated Ozempic can potentially interfere with the absorption and effectiveness of some oral medications. I was taking the beta blocker Atenolol for my high blood pressure. I think the Ozempic was somehow partially or completely blocking its absorption and therefore allowing my blood pressure to increase. There's always the possibility this was a coincidence and there were other factors besides the Ozempic involved, but I believe it was probably the Ozempic causing the problem with my high blood pressure. Before starting Ozempic, I would suggest talking to your doctor and ask about perhaps a dosage or timing adjustment with Ozempic and your medications, or if the doctor even thinks you should try Ozempic."

• Dud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2025

"Nausea and diarrhea for 4 days, so I couldn't eat a lot the first 4 days and lost 6 lb in 3 weeks. I would love to be able to afford it each month. My doctor gave me a free sample for a month to see how I did on it, but my insurance won't pay for it, and the heart doctor told me that I had to lose weight. 2 years ago, I had a heart attack and had double bypass surgery."

• Ris...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2025

"I have been on Ozempic for about 3 months. Started at 0.25, then went to 0.5, then went to 1.00 2 weeks ago. Had some minor side effects (a little stomach upset, fatigue) with the lower doses, but just this past week, I have started severe diarrhea. I literally can't keep anything in my system. It is working okay... I have lost almost 15 pounds, but I am going to adjust the dosage down if the diarrhea doesn't stop. I also have had a huge increase in burping, which is manageable. Overall, I have positive things to say about this medication, but I think that dosing is pretty specific to the person and should be discussed with your primary doctor if severe side effects continue."

• Apo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2025

"I have type two diabetes but really need weight loss! I lost fifty pounds on my own then gained it back, weighing 254 when I first started taking Ozempic at .5. I went to the doctor's office today and I lost ten pounds. It’s been a month to about two. I was shocked because I have been eating a bit and a lot of cheese; imagine if I curbed my appetite. I went up to 1 today and she said in three months at the next appointment I got, she’ll up it to the highest two. I said awesome. I really haven’t had any side effects. At times it does seem to want to curb appetite though I still eat. So I got to work on my portion size and put less stuff in me. I recommend!"

• Sen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2023

"Chronically overweight. Spent life off and on every type of diet. The most effective plans (Weight Watchers), required strict adherence, planning, and patience. Rejoined several times after quick weight gain."

• Cut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2023

"I have PCOS, along with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. I've been taking Ozempic, starting with the lowest dose to currently the 1 mg dose for about 3 months now. I have noticed a very significant drop in my libido/sex drive. I have no qualms about trying to achieve an orgasm solo, but I can't even achieve a full climax that way or with my husband, and believe me, I take the time and effort, as well as my husband. It's been this way ever since I upped my dosage to the first higher dosage. Last week, I didn't have enough in my pen for another dose, so after consulting with my endo, and since my next appointment is within a week, I decided to miss my weekly dose. I'm also taking Metformin, Lexapro, Buspirone, Spironolactone, and Levothyroxine. After cutting out just the Ozempic, this morning I finally achieved a full orgasm with my husband. And my sex drive has returned. This is after being OFF Ozempic for about 7 to 10 days. Also, I actually gained 3-5 lbs while on it."

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2023

"I need help to decide if Ozempic is good for me. The side effects scare me: nausea, vomiting, constipation, and exhaustion. Yikes! I really need the weight loss, though. I really want to try it. I'm curious if insurance will cover it."

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

"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."

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

"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."

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2023

"I'm now on my 2nd week of 1 mg Ozempic, and so far I've seen zero side effects and nothing positive, no weight loss."

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

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

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

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

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

"Ozempic is not working very well for me. I am losing weight, but it is very slow (0.25/week if I am lucky). I wish I knew why it works for some and not for others."