Ozempic for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)
Reviews for Ozempic
- 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."
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- 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."
- KTB...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 9, 2023
"All I can say is, watch what you eat. I find the side effects (nausea/heartburn/gas) are because of what I ate or ate too much of."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 9, 2023
"I've been taking Ozempic for almost 1 year, and I have lost 55 lbs. However, it seems to have plateaued, as I haven't lost any weight since Christmas, and it's now March."
- Man...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 3, 2023
"In the first month, I lost 15 pounds on the lowest dose."
- gpa...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 29, 2023
"I think it works great, but I haven't been on it long enough to fairly evaluate. I do question, though, why there are only six needles in the package. There is leftover liquid medication in the pen."
- mim...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 2, 2023
"Having severe heartburn and trouble swallowing, hard or spicy foods."
- JTa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 10, 2023
"On my second week, I have lost about 5 pounds. Some queasiness, I did vomit once, but all in all, it's been tolerable."
- Kar...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 29, 2023
"Been on Ozempic for 6 weeks and haven't lost any weight. I have been dieting along with Ozempic, but can't seem to lose this weight. I will stick with it another 4 weeks and see what happens."
- jan...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 6, 2023
"On one complete program month, I have lost 12 lbs."
- Lvj...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 22, 2023
"It is great. I lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks. I would highly recommend it."
- Lin...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 19, 2023
"Painless injection, changed my attitude about food."
- Bil...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 25, 2023
"I experienced bad gas, lip twitch, weight loss, increased energy, and more dreams."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 31, 2023
"Got really sick from using Ozempic, even though it made me lose 14 lbs."
- Luc...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 29, 2023
"I had minimal side effects & tolerated well. It stopped food cravings, I no longer overeat, I look at food labels & calorie count"
- Rob...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 4, 2023
"Reduced cravings. No side effects, easy use. General feeling of well-being, have a lot more energy to exercise than I was unable to prior to taking Ozempic."
- GIN...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 22, 2023
"3 weeks in and lost 8 pounds. Dose is 0.50. Side effects are nausea, feeling blah, eye twitch, and constipation."
- Dan...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 29, 2023
"Got up to 2 mg after 2 years at 1 mg. Stopped because I began vomiting and feeling nauseous. Dosing 2 mg is difficult as a needle change is required."
- Jos...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 13, 2023
"I stated taken 0.75 to 1 mg for 6 months. Total weight lost 40 lbs. Starting 2 mg. We'll see the end results."
- Sal...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 14, 2025
"The nausea eventually stops. Take stool softeners for constipation and get ready to be thin again. I love it."
- san...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 5, 2025
"Down 12 pounds in 4 weeks. Fatigue and stomach cramping are the side effects I am having most frequently."
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"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."