Ozempic and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 5)

• 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."

• Tor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 11, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "Since starting, I have been constantly constipated and have a nagging headache. I have found that cravings have increased substantially. I have gained about 10 pounds as well. I am on 1 mg a week and have been using it for about 8 months. My A1C has gone down, though I think that is more willpower fighting the cravings."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "Type II diabetic with kidney disease. Been on Ozempic 18 weeks, and at 2.0 for 4 weeks. I felt great at 1.0, but not at 2.0. Lethargy and headaches non-stop now. Will see Dr. to go back to 1.0 after blood work. Good news: A1C went from 7.3 to 6.5. Glucose now close to normal range. Previously was between 260-335. Kidney function increased from 30-37. Lost 44 lbs. I am 62 and on disability."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "This is week 1, and I’m already feeling the side effects: headaches, diarrhea, stomach ache, burping frequently that smells like rotten eggs. I get nauseous and gassy. I don’t have an appetite for food. I just started this medication, but I like its cleaning out my digestive system. I am reaching out to my healthcare provider to see what I can take to help eliminate the burping."

• 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."

• Ano...
• July 7, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am not sure if it has been very much help, as my sugar levels have been running high and would need to have my A1C checked to see if it has lowered from my last visit. Have not experienced side effects like others: headache, stomach cramps, vomiting, or excessive diarrhea. Only experienced slight stomach cramps and diarrhea when I consumed greasy foods."

• 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."

• Mrb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on it for a week and noticed headaches, and my stomach feels like it burns. I also had diarrhea a few times, but now I noticed when I poop, it burns every single time!!! Anyone else?"

• WDL...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 26, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "Headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, low blood sugar when used with Glipizide."

• 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."

• ker...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "It kept my weight and my blood glucose levels down, but I experienced dreadful night sweats, lethargy, disorientation, and headaches."

• dot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Wow, after one shot, I am sicker than a dog. I had vomited all day, had headaches, and had a $200 wasted co-pay. I'm done with this. Hope I get better."

• va ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 5, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been using the product for more than one year and lost 60 pounds. I have had some issues such as constipation and minor headaches. I am still losing weight."

• 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."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2025

"Just had 0.5 injected yesterday, and my head hurts, it somehow triggered my migraine. Because of this, monitoring high blood pressure."

• 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."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I hate the side effects, fatigue and headaches, and irritable. Hard to do things."