Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• She...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 6, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Ozempic for 8 months now and am very thankful for the drug. I was on Metformin, which didn't bring my blood sugar (BS) levels down low enough, yet was causing hypos regularly. In my country, doctors always start patients off on a 0.25 injection per week and the dose isn't increased to 0.5 mL until 4 weeks later or until any symptoms subside. I had nausea and terrible reflux for the first 2 weeks - I suffer from GORD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) at the best of times. I got very mild nausea for a few days after my first 0.5 mL injection, and no symptoms from the 1 mL shot. I get bloating, feel nauseous at times, and experience a lot of belching. To be fair, GORD causes nausea and belching. I noticed that the nausea and bloating happen when I eat things I shouldn't - sugar, greasy foods, and too many carbs. I do get injection bruising, which lasts over a week each time. I was completely addicted to food - even when full, I would keep eating and constantly think of food. But Ozempic has curbed my addiction!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Oze...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I needed it for obesity, was already on diabetes drugs but needed to reduce weight. I had 0.5 mg. I lost a lot of weight but suffered from a bloated tummy as a side effect. I lost my appetite. No serious side effects other than hating to see food."

• 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."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 27, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "This drug is helpful in maintaining a good blood glucose level. It has helped in lowering my overall weight, which was not working before by diet. At this time, I am on a 1 mg injection, but I feel I am having reactions of nausea, dizziness, bloating, burping, some abdominal pain, and constipation."

• 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."

• Pau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took one injection of 1 mg as prescribed. I have been sick for a week with severe constipation, nausea, dizziness, stomach upset/pain, acidity, gas bloating. I could not eat or sleep comfortably at night. This is very strong and mainly suppresses the appetite. I never had this much sickness from a drug."

• 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."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "Ozempic helped me by lowering my A1C and curbing my appetite. I have only taken it for over a month and lost 10 pounds. I like the gradual loss of weight. The side effects for me are indigestion and bloating. I take 1 mg a week."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "Coupled with continuous glucose meter, improved A1c down to 5.8 and lost some weight. Have experienced some apparently common moderate side effects including intermittent nausea, bloating, gas, heartburn, constipation/diarrhea, dizziness. So far, benefits outweigh bothersome discomfort. Easy to use weekly."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have only been using Ozempic for a few months now. Just recently I am experiencing bloating, moderate pain in my lower belly, gas, and some diarrhea. I am hoping that this will subside as time goes by. I will be getting a blood test next month and I will see what my numbers are then. At that point, I will decide whether it is worthwhile to continue on this path. Fingers crossed!"

• 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...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am only on week 2, so I am going to give it a shot, even though I am experiencing some side effects. I am a DMII with an A1C of 11.0. I have experienced a lot of dizziness, (I have BP issues as well), feeling bloated, diarrhea, and blurry vision. I can only hope these effects go away with time, as I really want to be on this medication for DM and weight loss."