Semaglutide and Burping: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Oze...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Achieved loss of an average of 1 to 1.5 pounds per week. Rarely felt hunger, did suffer with sulfur burps, flatulence, acid throat."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I am experiencing mostly gastro issues, heartburn, upset stomach, burping, and hiccups. I have noticed, however, that my glucose numbers have been lower."

• PDW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "Nauseous, can be reduced by eating smaller portions. Gas and belching, I use Gas-X and it helps. For constipation, MiraLAX helps. Weight loss, about 10%. At 1 mg on my to 2 mg. Still taking tablets and insulin for the best glucose control. Lowered my A1C by one (1) full point so far!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2023

Semaglutide for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I started on Ozempic when my health professional informed me I was pre-diabetic and had high cholesterol. Because I wanted to lose some weight, I asked her if I could try Ozempic, and she agreed to write the prescription for me. I've been on Ozempic since mid-April 2023, and I've had some success. I've lost 8 pounds since starting, but like many people, I've experienced nasty side effects, for example, sulfur burps, gas, and stomach discomfort. Although I've had these side effects, they have not been that serious, and I'm able to deal with them. I've tried increasing my dose to 0.5 mg, but the side effects got worse, and considering that my appetite and my cravings have decreased, I've decided to stay at 0.25 mg. I do find, however, that the day before my next dose, my appetite comes back. I need to be more mindful when that happens, and old habits are hard to change. I see a dietitian to help me plan balanced meals. In conclusion, I've stuck with Ozempic."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "Been on a 1 mg dose for 15 days, and my appetite is very low. Side effects are belching, GERD (for which I already receive treatment), and vomiting. So losing weight has been easy when food is removed from the equation. I have lost 8 lbs so far. Hoping to see improvement in A1c and lowered insulin dose in the future."

• Ric...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 25, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Lost 37 lbs in 6 months. Only minor change in blood glucose level. Experience increased burping."

• Wan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Wegovy since February. I started on 0.25 mg and am now on 1.7 mg. Each month I have gone up a dose and injected it in my thighs. I was at 207 lbs and now I am at 190 lbs. But every time I inject myself, the next morning I vomit the little I ate the night before. I am always feeling nauseous after I eat and I know my limits now, but I always have that feeling that I will vomit. I always get heartburn and I’m always burping."

• dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just completing week one at the low dose. I did the research after being given the prescription and expected there would be side effects, so planned for it. I bought antacids and Gravol and waited. The injection site is the thigh, and I got a small bruise. I did not feel the injection at all. I had minor side effects on day one, of a headache and feeling queasy. Since then, only some belching if I overeat. It is like my brain suddenly recognizes I have eaten."

• msw...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 3, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "After 6 months of using Ozempic, I lost 13 lbs, and my A1C was 6.9. The only real noted side effect has been burping after lying down for an extended period."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2021

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just took my last injection of month 5, 1.7. I have lost about 25-30 lbs along with 3-5 days a week at the gym. Definitely curbs your appetite. The nausea is very real! Each month I thought it would get easier. It never does. A couple times I puked for hours. Lots of belching. In the beginning, a little constipation. The first day or 2 after the injection, you can feel fatigue. It works for weight loss if you can tolerate the nausea. This will be my last month. I have a 6-month prescription but I can’t deal with the nausea anymore."

• geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2021

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Ozempic for 6 months now. My weight has dropped from 134 kg to 102 kg, a loss of 32 kilograms. I was unwell for the first 2 months, but things settled after that. However, during the past month, I have started getting really bad nausea with some vomiting, diarrhea, and burping (sulfur taste). The doctor has dropped me back down to 0.5 mg dose to see if it improves. I do not take any other medication. HbA1 has gone from 7.1 down to 5.7. Blood glucose is in the 4.9 to 5.8 range. I must stress that for this to work, you have to watch what you are eating and do regular exercise."

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

Semaglutide 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."

• Nan...
• September 17, 2019

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I started a little over 2 months ago. I was excited when the doctor told me that this would help me lose weight. I was 235 at the time, and PCOS makes it hard to lose. Was warned of nausea but figured I'd be okay. Wasn't warned about sour stomach and sulfur belches. I started with the .25 mg dose. I learned what I could eat to steer clear of the sulfur burps. After 4 weeks, I moved to .5 mg and again had the sulfur burps. Had to re-learn eating limits. Last week, I moved up to 1.0 mg and didn't really have any issues until the day I was supposed to take the next dose. The discomfort was bearable. I took my injection and for the last 2 days have been nauseous. Went to bed this evening and am having trouble staying asleep. Anytime I move, the contents of my stomach shift and I feel like I'm going to be sick. 2 days prior to the last dose, I was told that my sugar has gone from the 350s to 88-120, but my weight loss is nowhere near what it should be. I hope it gets better soon."

• Ris...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2025

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Ozempic for about 3 months. Started at 0.25, then went to 0.5, then went to 1.00 2 weeks ago. Had some minor side effects (a little stomach upset, fatigue) with the lower doses, but just this past week, I have started severe diarrhea. I literally can't keep anything in my system. It is working okay... I have lost almost 15 pounds, but I am going to adjust the dosage down if the diarrhea doesn't stop. I also have had a huge increase in burping, which is manageable. Overall, I have positive things to say about this medication, but I think that dosing is pretty specific to the person and should be discussed with your primary doctor if severe side effects continue."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 28, 2025

Semaglutide 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."

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

Semaglutide "At first, all went well. I started at .25, then to .50, but when I went to 1, I started having issues: stomach pain, burping a lot, and strong runny diarrhea lasting for hours. Even after taking Gas-X and Imodium, it did not help. Stopping for now and will restart again in a few weeks at the lower dose. It did help me lose weight, I lost over 30 lbs in 5 months."

• GAF...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2025

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Wegovy was prescribed for weight loss, with a secondary potential benefit being a reduction in glucose levels and A1C. Began at minimal dose of 0.25 mg/0.5 ml. Had virtually no side effects. Also lost exactly 0 lbs. However, this first month included Thanksgiving, so a bonus that no weight was gained. Second month dose increased to 0.5 mg/0.5 ml. Side effects were primarily indigestion, some headaches, and very occasionally low blood pressure, but it included Christmas, so a positive was no gain. Month 3 increased dose to 1.0 mg/0.5 ml. In the first week at this dosage, can finally feel the appetite suppression. Side effects have included indigestion, burping, headache, and a bit of feeling sluggish. It has been very easy to administer the injections. I have been using the lower part of my stomach as the injection site, alternating from left to right side each week. So far, each injection has succeeded."

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

Semaglutide 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."

• but...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2024

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "No side effects other than loss of appetite and feeling full faster and eating less on lower doses. Good BGL around 100. Once I started 1 mg, I got indigestion, nausea, gas, burping, loose stools, and watery stools. Blamed it on PPI meds for GERD symptoms but continues after I stopped PPI meds. I'm guessing the loose watery stools is the Ozempic at this point. I'm supposed to go to 2 mg weekly but I may not be able to handle it at that dose."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2024

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I started on 0.25 and did not experience any side effects. However, my blood sugar rose from low 100s to 200-300. My dosage was increased to 0.5. I had gas - burping that was very bad smelling and tasting. I had mild heartburn and a decrease in appetite. My blood sugar dropped to the 200 range. My doctor increased my dosage to 1. I had days of debilitating side effects. The side effects gradually decreased. I am still having some side effects, but my blood sugar is now consistently in the mid to low 100s. I am hoping that as I continue the drug, I will have fewer problems and more success."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2024

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I’ve experienced a lot of nausea. No GI pain, no diarrhea. Lots of belching. I have lost 3 lbs the first week, although I’m only 8 lbs over my ideal body weight. My appetite is small, so I try to eat healthy foods. My average glucose (Dexcom 7) has gone from 174 to 157 in just one week."

• Mik...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 10, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am now on 14 mg but still burping, low on confidence and dizzy spells. Have lost a small amount of weight but generally feel well below par."

• Iri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 27, 2024

Semaglutide "I am 51 years old. I have been taking Ozempic to reduce appetite and lose weight for two years. Doses 0.5 mg once weekly subcutaneously. Taking Ozempic is accompanied by nausea and sour belching. There was pain in the right side. I was examined and there is inflammation of the duodenum and a stone in the gall bladder. I like that Ozempic helps fight excess weight, but now I have very strong discomfort."

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2024

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "User, I followed the prescribed regimen of 3mg daily for two months, taking the pill with minimal water between 5 and 8 AM. However, I experienced persistent nausea, burping with a peculiar taste, and a sharp decline in appetite, particularly for sweets. I lost around 10-12 lbs and struggled to drink water, feeling as if my throat was constricted at times. This led to dehydration and widespread body cramps. Trying Gatorade alleviated the issue temporarily, but the discomfort persisted. Upgrading to 7mg exacerbated the symptoms, causing extreme fatigue, body aches, and lightheadedness. I stopped three pills short of completing the 30-day dose to restore my well-being. In total, I've shed 19 lbs."

• lin...
• May 26, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking this one week ago and just took the second dose of 0.25 mg. I have lost 2 kilos. I have had no interest in food like I previously had. I am experiencing some burping, feeling a little hypo, and had some reflux in the first week. My doctor told me if 0.25 mg works, they won’t increase the dosage."