Ozempic and Bloating: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Bar...
• February 27, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started on Ozempic in January 2021. I started on 0.25 mg and then in February went up to 0.50 mg. My A1C has come down from 8.5 to 6.9, which is brilliant. My fasting sugar levels are below 7 in the morning compared to 8-10, and I find it’s below 7 during the day. Bloating is awful and constant, my stomach is blown up like I’m 6 months pregnant. I haven’t lost any weight. My digestive system feels off. Although my appetite is surprising, I wonder how good this is if you're not eating and getting all the nutrients your body needs. Constipation and diarrhea are extreme. I’m always really thirsty, and normally if I drink water..."

• Kim...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have type 2 diabetes and am overweight. Although I try to eat healthy and walk, I am always tired and couldn’t lose weight. I started Ozempic about 6 months ago. At 0.25 mg, I experienced nausea, bloating, and diarrhea after I ate anything. I didn’t want to increase my dose after 4 weeks due to the side effects. The symptoms lessened but didn’t go away. I increased my dose 3 months ago to 0.50 mg. I have lost about 18 pounds, but the side effects make me feel terrible. I experience sharp stomachache pains, nausea, and overall not feeling well, and the worst symptom is terrible leg pain. Both legs hurt constantly from my knees down. Some nights I cannot sleep. I have been told it’s not a reported side effect, but it started right after I increased my dose. My A1C is down from 12 to 7.5, so I want to continue but am not sure if I can tolerate this discomfort. Has anyone else experienced leg/foot pain? My doctor says it’s from diabetes, but my numbers are down, and I never had this pain before."

• tob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "This medication started off okay for the first week, then all hell broke loose. Stomach pains, stomach bloating, a feeling of nausea but cannot bring up, dizziness, and a feeling of severe unwellness. Finally admitted to the hospital where a blood sugar doctor stopped the use immediately and put me on to tablets."

• hal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "The major side effects are all I got with this med, which includes upset stomach, heartburn, burping, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, stomach flu symptoms, headache, dizziness, and tiredness."

• mov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2024

"I am a 47-year-old woman taking Ozempic for 4 weeks now. .25 doses. I started at 300 lbs at 5.7'. Week 1 and 2, I had no side effects, week 3, I was a bit bloated and constipated. But I increased my water intake and walked for 40 mins 3 times a week, and it was gone within a few days. I lost 5 lbs in week 1 and 2, nothing week 3 (I assume due to the bloating and constipation), and another 5 lbs in week 4 for a total of 15 lbs in 4 weeks! I am very excited and motivated. I have always struggled with my weight, I was never a huge overeater, just very bad choices due to a lack of willpower! But since taking Ozempic, although I still get very small cravings, I find it so much easier to control. I can have a bag of chips in the house and just have a cup for an after-dinner snack and not go back for seconds! It is amazing! I can promise I have tried this before... many times... and it never worked! I would go back for seconds and thirds until the bag was gone! Lol. So far, worth the cost (no coverage)."

• fem...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 23, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Serious stomach issues, cramping, bloating, severe constipation, nausea, no appetite, rashes, pain in the upper and lower bowel, gas. Loss of too much weight, no taste for food. Have had previous trouble with colitis and diverticulitis but still prescribed this medication. Only have 1 kidney and now afraid it may be damaged. I have been on this drug for approximately 7-9 months. Now worried, but the doctor is not concerned enough to take me off this medication."

• the...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "This will be my second week in taking the 0.5 mg of Ozempic. I have not noticed any change whatsoever since I started this medication a month ago. I'm still eating normally. Exercising, etc. If anything, I feel bloated."

• pam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Ozempic at 0.025 mg for two months, primarily relying on meal replacements for diabetes twice a day along with a small amount of cereal (Grape Nuts). During those two months, I lost 30 pounds. However, I experienced dizzy spells because I was also taking high blood pressure medication. Once I stopped the blood pressure medication, the dizziness went away. I then increased my Ozempic dosage to 0.050 mg, and that's when things took a turn for the worse. I started having sulfur burps (long and frequent belching), excessive gas, diarrhea, and if I overate cereal, I would vomit. Even if I didn't eat anything, I would still experience vomiting. I lowered the insulin dosage, and it improved. After a month, I was able to handle the 0.050 mg dosage. Later, I increased it to 1 mg. At this point, I wasn't losing weight anymore, but I experienced hunger pains and started eating other things. On and off, I would have episodes of diarrhea, belching, and gas. Additionally, I started experiencing pain under both sides of my ribs, bloating, belching, diarrhea, and gas. I had blood work done, which revealed that my thyroid levels were significantly off. I am scheduled for an ultrasound to examine my thyroid, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and GI tract, among others."

• Apr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Ozempic for 20 weeks now, and I still experience bloating, flatulence, nausea, and fatigue. My A1C went back to normal, but I feel sick all the time. My most horrible side effect is the rotten egg smell of my burps. I am also taking Toujeo and Janumet."

• Juw...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started on 0.25 for four weeks, had nausea, dizziness, burping nonstop every day, off-the-wall gas, and bloating. Went on 0.5, more or less the same side effects except more abdominal pain. Then went to 1 mg, my skin started feeling like I had a bad sunburn from the waist up. It hurt when clothes touched it. Four weeks later, went on 2 mg. All same symptoms. Then I started having severe neck pain and shoulder pain. Was on 8 months and only lost 16 pounds. A1c went from 7.5 to 5.5, but a lot had to do with eating less. I have EPI, so it was not worth it to me to take it anymore. Also, thyroid cancer runs in my family. Had a friend tell me her friend got thyroid cancer after 3 months, also had a lot of diarrhea. Now I'm off, no symptoms, skin feels better, and sugar around 130."

• Meg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I started this medication last week on Tuesday. The first two days, I had a headache and a flu-like feeling. Throughout the week, I felt nausea almost daily, bouts of diarrhea, and bloated. Today is my second dose of 0.25, and I lost 4 pounds in 7 days (probably the fact that anytime I eat, my next bowel movement is diarrhea). I have felt a general unwellness for the last 7 days and am anxious about how this week will go, as I haven't been able to accomplish what I normally am able to. If this week gets worse and I start vomiting and being really unwell, then I will stop taking this medication. I definitely don't have the same appetite I did before, and my junk food craving has basically been vanquished, however. If the symptoms don't peter out or they get worse, I don't see the point, as it affects my son's life as well when I can't be the best mom I can be."

• LLK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was put on Ozempic for type 2 diabetes. The first week, I suffered bloating, sour stomach, and diarrhea. I was told it was temporary and it would get better. The next week, everything was worse and projectile vomiting was added. I took the third dose and nothing was better. I told the nurse about my experience and was told to stop the medication. I just don't know how long it will be before all the residual will get out of my body. I know this med works great for a lot of people, but not for me."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Has anyone experienced severe chapped lips on Ozempic? My lips are peeling and dry. Nothing I've tried makes them better, it has to be either a vitamin deficiency or the meds. Other than that, I have food aversions, bloating, burping, and I'm definitely not losing weight. Fasting blood sugar is down, though, but I wonder if it's worth it? On a 1 mg dose."

• Oli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been taking Ozempic for approximately 4 months. A1C has shown improvement. Am experiencing side effects - bloating, heartburn, loss of appetite. Initially had trouble with diarrhea, but this has lessened."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have been on Ozempic for 4 months now for weight loss. Initially, I had some GI side effects (bloating and stomach upset), but after a few weeks that mostly went away. My appetite is low (which is the intended effect), and I have not been enjoying meat as much, but otherwise, I am happy with the way this is going. As of now, I lost 14 pounds. Would recommend this medicine to everyone trying to lose weight, except for the fact that it is quite expensive. I had trouble finding a prescriber because Wegovy, which is FDA approved, is backordered everywhere. And Ozempic is the same medication, but not technically approved."

• Lon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have been taking Ozempic for 6 weeks. 4 weeks on .25 mg and 2 on .5 mg. It has been great at curbing my appetite and sugar cravings, and I have lost 5 kg. However, the diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, gas, and almost volcanic foul-smelling burping have made me decide not to continue. Being awake half the night with a gurgling stomach and having to sit up to burp and release the gas is not good for anyone. Back to my own devices from now on."

• blo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started with .25 mg about five months ago, working up to 1 mg about three months ago. I honestly can't remember any notable side effects for the first four months. Unfortunately, after I took my last 1 mg dose, I almost immediately became nauseous and bloated. I could only eat small amounts of food before feeling like I was going to explode. It's obvious why a lot of people lose weight on this drug; it can make you feel like rubbish. I'm just not sure I can feel this horrible every single day for its benefits."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been using Ozempic for 12 weeks. Initial physical reactions were terrible, with diarrhea, burping, extreme bloating feeling, loss of appetite. It was terrible, as described by other reviewers. I ran to the washroom 20 times per day in the first 2 weeks at .25. It drained so much of my energy and day-to-day momentum. In two weeks, I lost 10 lbs due to loss of appetite and the diarrhea. At the same time, in 4 weeks, my blood sugar dropped from an average of 8.5 to only 6.2. In week 15 to date, I guess my body has adapted to Ozempic. In week 16, my dose was increased to 0.50. I also dropped one of my diabetes oral drugs. My bowel movements normalized to only 3 times a day. I still have a lack of appetite that I thought would be beneficial for me. For only once a week injection, I will continue having Ozempic."

• Coo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking it in July 2021. I'm up to 0.05 mg. Like mostly everyone else, I suffered from bloating, especially feeling full, not being able to consume much food. If so, you want to vomit. Not too sure how much weight I've lost yet. I can say my clothes are loose. Others have noticed I've lost a lot of weight."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Ok, my doctor begged me to try this, and I was very hesitant after reading reviews. Here is how my .25 injection in my hip fat went over the next week. By the end of the day, my stomach was bloated. Like you ate way too much kind of bloated. I read how people were sick, so I limited breakfast to one biscuit, lunch to two eggs, and dinner to a chicken breast. I did not get sick, but the bloating burning sensation lasted five days. I had oatmeal for breakfast the next two days, with a wrap for lunch and dinner. It only curbed my appetite by making me scared to death to eat, which caused constipation. My blood sugars were slightly lower, but the fear of getting sick was not worth it for me. I also have GERD and took Pepcid for two days. I have been diabetic a long time, almost 23 years. I take insulin. I am vastly overweight at 340 pounds. My experience was mild compared to others and not worth getting sicker to lose weight or starve myself. I did not use it after the first week. No way."

• 2nd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2024

"I lost 20# in 5 months over a year ago and gained it all back in 6 mos. The top side effects then were nausea, constipation, bloating, and big hair loss, strangely starting a month after discontinuation and lasting 5 mos. Much hair grew back. I started up again a week ago and more, this time unbearable side effects. Horrible headaches at the base of my skull, acid reflux that chokes me and burns my throat at night, flashes of light and wisps of wind in my face at night, nightmares, hair coming out in swaths, erratic high BP (I have high BP, but it was under control before O.), bad joint pain (hips especially), extreme urinary incontinence (swelling down there with pee dribbling), and extremely emotional (incessant crying) just 5 minutes after injection. Five minutes after the second shot (second week), all the above that had “slightly” eased up came back full force! Husband again losing weight with doable nausea and blah feeling. *I have a lot of side effects to most meds."

• Ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "LDL improved. Glucose levels improved. Lost a few lbs. However, experiencing chronic gastrointestinal distress. Bloating, GERD. Big negatives. As I rarely feel comfortable. But very happy about improved health issues. I recommend Ozempic highly."

• Fla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "Took a few weeks for results to show. Started at 270, and at 247, I started getting diarrhea, bloated, cramps, blurry-eyed, dizzy, fainted, low blood sugar. I had to quit to test if this was the Ozempic or one of my many other medical issues."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 28, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Ozempic to hopefully lower my always high blood sugar. Even on high doses of insulin, my blood sugar stayed around 200. Ozempic not only lowered my blood sugar, I also lost about 15 pounds. Unfortunately, there was a shortage, and I was off of it, and then the dose was lowered. I gained the weight back, and my blood sugar went up. I am now on it regularly, and it keeps my sugars fairly normal. Occasionally, I do get annoying sulfur burps, and I do have bloating and constipation. My eyes and kidneys are okay."

• Mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "1. Very good to date with stabilizing my glucose levels. 2. Unpleasant gastric conditions, i.e., bloating, burping, farting, constipation. 3. I'm taking 0.5 mg weekly and finding it very, very difficult to maintain a regular supply of the 0.025 to 0.5 mg dosage."