Ozempic User Reviews & Ratings

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "Ended up in the emergency room on the day of the second dose. Triggered a gallbladder issue and ended up elevating my liver enzymes. Symptoms mimicked a heart attack or pancreatitis. Hard to tell the difference. Severe abdominal pain radiating to the back, elevated heart rate, nausea, gas, bloating. For some people, this type of medication is very, very bad medicine and totally not worth it. I lost 10 pounds in two weeks because it made me so sick I could not eat or drink. One day this will also have an FDA black box label on it like Byetta. A class action lawsuit will be on your TV commercials. I would be seriously careful if you plan on taking this medication for anything, weight loss or glucose control. Not worth it. Once you get sick, you will be longing to get the stuff out of your system and will be physiologically impacted by the experience. No antidote. Have to wait it out. Never again. The Russian roulette of diabetes medication. Taker beware."

• Shy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I always had some side effects of Ozempic. Mainly exhaustion, nauseous, occasional throwing up after eating, constipation. As month 3 came and the dose increased to 1 mg, I ended up in the emergency room. I was vomiting and had liquid diarrhea for 4 days. My heart rate was elevated, and my potassium was dangerously low. At the time, I thought it was a stomach bug-until the next injection caused the same effects. I've been on anti-nausea medication since. I can see why it takes the appetite away-being exhausted and nauseous 24/7 is terrible. Potassium is still not where it should be. Hoping this gets out of my system fast."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Ozempic is dangerous! I started to get unbearable stomach pains, bloating, diarrhea, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and a host of other problems. It got to the point where if I really had to go to the bathroom, I almost couldn't hold my stool because it was frequent, urgent diarrhea. I suffered through a nightmare. One day I went to visit NY, and I forgot to take my shot of Ozempic. My symptoms all disappeared after a few days. Ozempic was the culprit. My blood pressure, heart rate, and everything else went back to normal. I was so happy and felt great again. Doctors are not God. My doctor gave me the Ozempic even though he knew my insurance didn't cover it and it would cost over $550/month. He kept giving me the free samples so I wouldn't have to pay. What kind of doctor puts you on a long-term med knowing you can never afford it? Bottom line is... do not take this drug. You'll regret it."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am a type 2 diabetic, but just took my first and last dose of Ozempic 25 mg. I had been taking Belviq and Phentermine, which actually helped me lose 20 lbs without side effects and dropped my A1c from 8 to 6.8. I wanted to try something different. Never again will I use this drug. Day 4 of the first week, and I am so dizzy, nauseous, headache, I can hardly walk. Also sweating, shaky, and my heart rate has dropped. Using Zofran and Dramamine to help the nausea. Trying to push lots of fluids. Praying this doesn’t take 5 weeks to go away. Beware."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Ozempic for about 3 months. At first, it was great. I wasn't hungry and felt so much better. Increased to 0.5, and I feel terrible. I've gained 15 lbs, I'm bloated and sick, constipated, exhausted, elevated heart rate, ventricular tachycardia, my period was on point every month, but now it's messed up. I feel full but hungry, and it never stops. Have Dexcom, sugar between 250 and 390 always, but my A1C has dropped from 8.4 to 6.4 (I don't understand that). I hate milk, but since I've been on Ozempic, I crave it and have become addicted to it. I drink a gallon a day. Literally. On the 0.25, I was very hopeful and thought this would be great for me, but it is not. I see my endocrinologist soon to discuss other options. Overall, I'm exhausted, sleeping all the time, elevated heart rate, weight gain, milk addiction, messed up period, constipation, increase in physical pain and depression, headaches for days after injection... just not worth it to lower A1C only 2 points."

• mcl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just a word of caution for those taking medication for high blood pressure. One day after starting Ozempic, I noticed my blood pressure and heart rate were increasing significantly. A Google search indicated Ozempic can potentially interfere with the absorption and effectiveness of some oral medications. I was taking the beta blocker Atenolol for my high blood pressure. I think the Ozempic was somehow partially or completely blocking its absorption and therefore allowing my blood pressure to increase. There's always the possibility this was a coincidence and there were other factors besides the Ozempic involved, but I believe it was probably the Ozempic causing the problem with my high blood pressure. Before starting Ozempic, I would suggest talking to your doctor and ask about perhaps a dosage or timing adjustment with Ozempic and your medications, or if the doctor even thinks you should try Ozempic."

• Jea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2025

"I have been using Ozempic for 6 weeks at a dose of 0.5 mg. I am losing just over 1 kg per week. I am happy because this weight loss places less burden on my kidneys. I am focused on drinking plenty of water with Ozempic in my condition. Initially, I felt very nauseous, but now that has worn off (perhaps because I inject into my thigh rather than my abdomen?). I do not overeat anymore and am free to make healthier choices. I am not diabetic. My eGFR or kidney function is stable. My resting heart rate has increased. My doctor says Ozempic may help prevent heart issues or delay further kidney decline once I reach the dose of 1 mg per week. I am over 50 years old and have had a shingles outbreak. Not sure if Ozempic is affecting my immune system? Overall, I'm happy with Ozempic and its ease of use."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Please stop taking Ozempic. I have been taking it for 12 weeks, started with 0.25 for the first 4 weeks, then moved on to 0.50. First 4 weeks, minor side effect, but my pulse rate started to go up resting from 65 to nearly 80. Once I started the 0.50 dose, I started to lose weight, lost 1 stone in 8 weeks, but suffered so much: vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, dehydration, depletion of magnesium in body, and resting heart rate to 94. Was hospitalized last week and was on a drip for 2 days. I have decided to stop taking it, my next injection is due in 2 days. I am hoping stopping does not cause other issues, I will revert to taking insulin. So please do not start this drug. There are other options to manage your diabetes."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2025

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "BP and blood glucose levels are the lowest they have been in a decade while taking 0.25 mg weekly for a month. However, abdominal pain, nausea, loss of appetite, reflux, and loss of energy have been persistent and, at times, debilitating since starting on the drug. Additionally, heart rate is running 15-20 bpm higher constantly. Not sure the gains outweigh the loss of quality of life."