Ozempic and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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."

• Rih...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have type 2 diabetes and I am obese. I started this medication in November 2023. I stopped using it for three months due to a shortage in the market in my country. I used 0.25mg for the first month, 0.5mg for the next three months, and 1mg for two months. The last dose of 1mg was taken on May 17, 2024. In November, I weighed 91kg, and I have reached 75kg or perhaps even less now. For my health, I feel significantly better while working or going upstairs. Regarding side effects, I experienced tiredness, vomiting, headaches, nausea, constipation, and stomach pain."

• CRA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was excited to start using Ozempic, however, after 3 weeks, I’m done! Severe nausea for 3 days after the injection, plus stomach pain, chills, and a headache! My numbers went down, however, since I have a weird stomach anyway, taking this is not worth it! I want my life back!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Started at 0.125. The first two weeks, I experienced dizziness and nausea. My nausea was mainly at night, I would dream about being sick. I was slightly less motivated than normal. I'm normally a healthy eater, but eat big portions. Not sure if it was the nausea, but I find myself eating slightly less healthy but smaller portions (for example, I used to eat big salads, and that sounds gross to me, so I might eat a small portion of pasta/bread, etc. I have lost 6 pounds in almost 4 weeks, but I am on the smaller side. I am not sure if it is related or not, but I have experienced more frequent headaches since beginning, and I have also experienced more side effects from alcohol (normally, I can have a few glasses of wine without a hangover, but I feel slightly hungover if I have more than one drink). I am excited to continue, and I would recommend trying! Just know the nausea does stop!"

• 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."

• whi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "It took me a full month to get used to the nausea, headaches, and just an overwhelming feeling of not feeling well at all. But then my insurance wouldn't cover it for my diabetes, so they switched me to Trulicity, and that seriously almost killed me. I had the highest blood pressure of my life after I took my second week and second dose, basically. I called the squad, and the paramedic had to take my pressure like four times because he said I should have been having a massive heart attack or stroke with the level it was at. My heart was beating so fast and hard that's all I could feel or hear besides my own rapid breathing. All I could do was throw up, and it was absolutely nothing because the shot makes you not hungry, so you barely eat. Nobody else has ever complained of the same symptoms at my hospital apparently because they kept telling me they didn't think it was related, and I kept reassuring and explaining that I know my body and I know I didn't start feeling like that until that shot."

• Vic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking .25, and I am suffering nausea, headache, and bloating. I thought it would be better after the first 2 weeks, but it's worse. I think I will have to stop taking it. I have not seen any benefits."

• 65...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2025

"I'm on week 5 in a few days. Started at 0.25 cc inj. Mild nausea and headaches. 5' 10'', 186 initial weight. I'm 40 lbs overweight. I tried to eat right and exercise, but the weight was not budging. Just going up, and I'm very active outside. Today I'm down 10 pounds, it's a slow process for me, it seems. Very little appetite, and you can't eat much at one time or you feel terrible, bloated, nauseated, headaches... but I'm determined to drop another 30 lbs. I'm just surprised at how little I eat for a portion and am completely full... and still the weight clings on. I could not do it without this drug."

• Lul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2025

"Feel tired and anxious with headache and nausea."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "It is helping me lose weight, but very slowly. I am experiencing a lot of nausea and vomiting, and headaches, and my stomach is not feeling good. I am on a 0.5 dosage a week."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been sick ever since I started taking Ozempic: diarrhea, headaches, weight loss, nausea, throwing up. It's a bad medication."

• Pam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "So this week I started on .25 on my Ozempic. I'm pretty excited to see how I do. The second day I was really nauseated and had a headache, but now I feel better. But let's see with the next shot."