Semaglutide and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• weg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I gained 70 pounds during the pandemic. December 2019, I was 138 pounds standing at 5'3. Then in January 2021, I was 209. I started having back pain and foot pain from the weight. I tried dieting, but I am a single mom that doesn't have time to cook healthy every night, and I work around food, so I told my doctor he has to prescribe me something to lose weight. He saw it was taking a toll on my health as well, so he started me on .25 Wegovy injections. I lost 13 pounds my first month. I had nausea once or twice, nothing I couldn't handle, and I vomited only once. I even had more energy. Then he prescribed me the .5 the next month, but pharmacies all in a 30-mile radius were on backorder for the entire summer with no hopes of getting it in until the end of September. I kept being persistent with the pharmacist, and she said, have your doctor call me, he can up your milligram, and we can get that dose in 2 days, so at this point, I was desperate and starting to gain back the 13 pounds I lost. So I was upped to 1.7. OMG"

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

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Wegovy in April 2023. I'm at 1.0 mg now. I have lost 30 lbs along with exercise and watching my calories (1200 a day). The nausea is horrible, but I have to lose the weight for health reasons. I'm 5'1" and over 300 lbs with bad asthma and CHF. Wegovy has helped me tremendously. I give it a 10."

• Jer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a type 2 diabetic and need to lose weight. I started using Wegovy 8 weeks ago. It took a few days for the nausea to go away, but it did as my body got acclimated to the medicine. It has curbed my appetite, and I’m eating healthier. I’ve lost almost 19 lbs, my A1C is lower, and I feel better daily. Now, I have to stop it because so many people are on it, it’s backordered for months. I guess they weren’t prepared for how popular it would be."

• msB...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 8, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on it for about a year now. So far, I haven't had much in the way of side effects. The only thing I have noticed is some nausea and reduced appetite, especially when I increase the dose. Constipation also has been an issue off and on. I have experienced the bonus of weight loss while on it, losing 27 pounds so far. It has definitely helped my blood sugar, as I have been able to reduce the amount of insulin needed by 6 units so far, and it is rare I need to use any shorter-acting insulin at all. Pleased with my results so far."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "Has helped tremendously with my blood sugar numbers, did cause some nausea when I first started it, but that decreased quickly."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on 03/27/23 - 50/F, 5’6”, 238 lbs. On 0.25 mg, I lost 6 lbs, on 0.50 mg, I lost 10 lbs. Currently, I am on my third dosage of 1.0 mg and have lost 6 lbs. Works great, given, and is so easy to inject. This is just what I needed to boost my weight loss after gaining weight after MVA! Some SEs. No issues with 0.25 mg and slight nausea with the first dosage of 0.50 mg, but only lasted the first night. Also, after 6 months of no cycle, I got it when I started the first dosage of 0.50 mg and 1.0 mg with painful cramps, but only lasted two days. Obviously, eating less because I have a minimal desire to eat, but I am making better choices when eating (lots of protein). Also, walking more within my physical limitations. Very grateful for this medication and insurance coverage! So far, so great!!!"

• Vdu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I began Ozempic .25 mg three months ago. Initially, I experienced some nausea, but it wasn't severe. However, I have lost 38 pounds in the three-month period. Ozempic has been curbing my appetite, and as a result, my blood sugar levels have significantly improved. My A1C has dropped from 8.4 to 6.8 within the same time period, and my fasting sugars in the morning are now at 6.0 compared to a previous high of 8.1. Using Ozempic is easy, and it allows me to go about my day without constantly worrying about experiencing low blood sugar, which happened frequently when I was taking both Humalog and Lantus insulins. I have been living with type 2 diabetes for 21 years."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began my Ozempic journey just last week on 0.25 mg. I am shocked and amazed. I have lost 12 lbs in one week. The first full day, I felt a bit sluggish, was not hungry at all, and was a bit nauseous. However, I knew that what I had eaten was the cause. I had to give up the sugary drinks and mountain of carbs. After I did this, the nausea went away. I honestly keep thinking there is no way I can lose that kind of weight in one week, and I have been worried that it is mostly water weight, and it still may be. The best thing about being on this medication is that I do not worry like I did on other diets. Meaning, I do not count calories, worry about eating differently from my family, and begrudge myself foods. What it has done is force me to give up bad habits because I do not like staying nauseous. I do believe this negative reinforcement will make me sustain weight loss after I have finished my rounds. On to week 2 tomorrow!"

• Daw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started this new medication, and I’m on my second injection of the .25 mg. The side effects I have had are slight abdominal pain, acid reflux, nausea, and tiredness. I am 5’8 and was 244.5 lbs. To date, I am now 239 lbs - I’ve lost 6 lbs since 5-21-23. I weigh in every Sunday to stay on track of my weight and what it is. The side effects are mild, and I am going to stick with it because, like so many others, I’m tired of being TIRED… the weight has to go, and I encourage you to try this."

• Tko...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started approx. 3/29 and will begin my third step up to 1 mg this week. I have lost 23 lbs in 8 weeks. Very happy about that. My appetite is reduced. I can sometimes skip dinner because, after a light lunch and breakfast, I am not hungry. I have experienced fatigue, nausea, and constipation. However, if I eat something like an apple with peanut butter, that helps with the constipation. So far, these side effects are not bad enough for me to discontinue. I would like to feel better, but I am hoping it will improve. Fatigue is the worst for me because I also have another autoimmune disease that causes extreme tiredness. I am taking a multivitamin and see my doctor in a week, and I will discuss negative side effects. Right now, the benefits of losing weight are worth it."

• soc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is my 4th week on the injection. I don't have a scale yet, but my pants don't feel tight. I do feel nauseated, but have not thrown up. I do get full before I am finished with my plate. So far, I like it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have nausea and vomiting, however, my HBA1C has gone down significantly, and at this point, the side effects are worth my DM numbers being normal!"

• Lyn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 15, 2023

Semaglutide for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "My doctor asked me at my physical late August 2022 if I wanted to try Ozempic for my prediabetes and weight loss, as he had had good results on it. I thought about it, researched, and called him back and said yes. I’m 8 months in and have lost over 55 pounds, and I’m feeling fabulous. I have been very careful to eat bland, non-greasy food to avoid digestive upset. The drug takes away appetite and helps with feeling full, but I make sure to eat mostly vegetables and fruits and eat sparingly of any greasy foods like pizza or high-carb foods like pasta or potatoes. I have found this combination to be successful, so I can eat a piece of pizza and a salad, or a baked potato and a salad, as long as I watch the butter and salad dressing. My former craving for sweets is completely gone. It is a miracle! I also noticed people seemed to have the best luck taking the injections in their thighs, so I have exclusively done that, alternating left and right week by week. I have had almost no nausea."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 8, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Ozempic for weight loss in Nov 2022. I started on 0.25 mg for one month. I found it slightly suppressed my appetite, and the side effects I had were awful heartburn, constipation, and sulfur burps. Sometimes I felt nauseous. I decided to stick with it anyway and increased to 0.5 mg after one month. The symptoms were the same but added in fatigue. A month later, I bumped up to 0.75, and the burps, fatigue, and heartburn subsided. I went to 1 mg two months later, and all symptoms disappeared. I started at 192 lbs on Nov 15th, and as of May 1st, I weigh 152 lbs. I found my sugar cravings disappeared once I started taking 1 mg. Up until then, I still craved sugary foods. I lost all interest in greasy food (fries, anything deep-fried, etc.) from 0.5 mg and up. I personally love Ozempic. The side effects at the beginning were worth it for me, but from the sounds of it, mine weren’t that bad. I have never once thrown up."

• REW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am very happy with Wegovy. I started at 298 lbs. After 1 month on the lowest dose, I have lost 14 lbs. I am on the 2nd week of the next dosage. Loss seems slower, so I am adding exercise. I did not exercise the first month. I did mess up my first injection and wasted a pen. So I really only used 3 pens the first month. Now it is super easy. I really only felt nauseous once or twice. It passed quickly without other medicine. I can’t eat a full meal anymore, and I have increased my water intake. I am happy so far and can’t wait to see how much more I lose by the top dose (about 3 months). I am 60, with arthritis in my hips and knees and I'm only 5’3”. The 14 lbs that I have lost seems to have helped my hips a little. Hopefully, more loss will help my knees. I only weigh myself when I change doses so that I don’t get discouraged. Also, I had to get pre-authorization from my insurance before I could get it."

• LFI...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "What I’ve always dreamt of. This is a miracle drug. Lost 6 or 7 kgs in 8 weeks, finally feeling the way I’ve always wanted to feel. Comfortable in my body and not a gluttonous pig. Slight nausea and burping, but so worth it."

• mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost 11 pounds in three weeks. I had nausea after the second injection, but my provider gave me medicine for it. I am very pleased with my results so far."

• CFT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "In the fourth week on Wegovy, I lost 4.5 pounds. I have had constipation, but no nausea. It is helpful to drink a liter of water a day."

• Glo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Wegovy on January 20, 2023, and it has changed my life! So far, I have lost 20 lbs. I had tried dieting and exercising before, but I only lost a few pounds and then maintained the same weight. I also had high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but now they are all normal. Even my A1c is normal. I am so happy that I have found something that works for me. During the first week, I experienced some nausea, but it has since subsided."

• KS ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Tomorrow I will take my 3rd shot of 0.5 mg (previously took 3 weeks of 0.25 mg but messed up one of the needles, so moved up after only 3 weeks at that amount). I have had very minimal side effects in the 5 weeks I've been on it (lost 9.5 pounds). The side effects I get are headaches if I don't drink enough water - WATER IS KEY - and nausea if I don't eat enough protein. Five small protein-based meals a day seem to do the trick. Have not suffered any of the other things people talk about. I've noticed my clothes are more loose fitting than a 9-pound weight loss would normally warrant. Everyone is different - and people tend to post complaints more than praises... so don't get too stressed assuming you'll have side effects. Most people don't. I'm glad I'm on this journey."

• caz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on the 3 mg dose and felt a bit nauseous and had a sore stomach, but it was manageable. Now going on to the 7 mg, but I am on a low GI diet as well, and this combination has helped bring my blood sugar levels down. I have problems with food addiction, and the drug helps curb the cravings by lowering my appetite. So far, I only have positive feedback about Rybelsus."

• Mil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2023

Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Ozempic for 7 weeks. I started at 0.25 mg and moved up to 0.5 mg after 1 month. I had some nausea but no vomiting. I have constipation. I started magnesium two weeks ago. It's working much better now. My A1C was 8.9 and I weighed 205 lbs. This morning my fasting blood sugar was 5.2 and I weighed 180 lbs. I find avoiding high-fat food helps with nausea. Also, eating even if you are not hungry helps as well. Just a little bit of something high in fiber and low in fat for me works great (All Bran cereal is my go-to). I am very pleased with the results, and the side effects have been manageable and decreasing as time goes on."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2023

Semaglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Ozempic on 2/22/23 weighing 216 lbs. As of today, 4/1/2023, I am 191.2 lbs, so just about 25 lbs in 5.5 weeks! I started out at 0.25 for 4 weeks, then moved to 0.5 last week. I've been nauseous maybe 4 times, I’ve gotten a few headaches, and kinda backed up about 3 days a week. I started taking magnesium at night before bed, and that really helped me get more regular. I’m barely hungry and need to force myself to eat. Anyways, I’m really excited and I’m looking forward to summer!"

• see...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking semaglutide for 13 months now. I started very slowly and didn't notice much for the first few months. At the 1 mg dose, I started to lose 1.5 to 2 lbs every couple of weeks. At about 6 months, the weight started to really come off. I started at 230 lbs (5'8", 50-year-old female) with high blood pressure and now am stable at 170, normal BP. I have had some side effects: burping, nausea, sleeplessness, and 6 months after losing 45 lbs, my hair did start to fall out. Now, at 13 months, hair loss has stopped, and it's starting to grow back. After 12 months, my insurance stopped covering it. Within two weeks of stopping it, I started to feel the familiar obsession with eating coming back. I had to start over with Ozempic, which my insurance covers. I don't love that I will need to take this forever, but I also appreciate that it has totally changed my life. I am getting a lot of exercises; I still love food - but not obsessively. My brain can focus on other things now! It's a lifesaver for me."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took my ninth shot on Saturday at 1.0 mg after 4 weeks on .25 mg and .50 mg. As of today, I have lost 16 lbs and am a 66-year-old female. I have had very few side effects, just a little nauseous feeling and constipation. I lost over 9 lbs in my first 4 weeks and just a few lbs in the next 4 weeks. I did drink a soft drink each day during weeks 5-8 and have quit that, and the loss seems to be working better."