Ozempic and Constipation: What Users Say

• Kar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 19, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been using for 10 months proximately (0.5 mg). It has steadied glucose with less insulin (Lantus), and I have lost about 25 lb (started at 302 lb). I would like a higher dosage to help with the weight issue, as it's been very helpful with appetite reduction. The doctor has not raised it for fear of hypoglycemia issues. I've had no real side effects beyond occasional nausea and constipation. Slower movement through the gastrointestinal system gives me a rather hard-packed stool. I have consistently had flatulence since week one."

• Mia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Be careful with this drug. In my opinion, all Ozempic does is cause disordered eating habits and make you sick to the point of vomiting if you do try to eat a decent meal. This is not sustainable for long-term health. Also learned the hard way that in some, it can cause reactive hypoglycemia, which can be very dangerous. I did lose about 10 pounds in the 6 weeks I was on it, which yes, is nice, but I wouldn’t say it was “easy” because I was suffering the whole time with constipation, vomiting, migraines, etc. It HAS motivated me to work as hard as I can to maintain my health and weight as much as I can without these powerful drugs, though I will say that."