Anyone taking Ozempic for weight loss?

I chose a different method. I ate less and exercised.

I'll ask the village doctor about it.

The most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea, so that's where the weight loss comes from.

Sounds like it's for Type II diabetics, is it also being prescribed just for weight loss?

Also, yikes:

[quote]Side effects include medullary thyroid cancer, kidney problems, diabetic retinopathy, allergic reactions, low blood sugar, and pancreatitis

My suggestion is that you take it slowly at first. When I first went on Ozempic, it was .25 mlg per week for four weeks and then .50 mlg per week for two weeks. My A1C went from over 8 to 6.2 in just six weeks. Side effects were tolerable....slight loss of appetite and occasional upset stomach. I lost about 6 pounds.

Then my doctor told me to go to 1 mlg per week. My body did not respond well at all. I started vomiting and I couldn’t eat. It hurt to eat and I had no appetite. I lost 25 pounds in the first month. Then my blood sugar went haywire one day. It was over 600. My doctor was on vacation, so I went to one of her colleagues. He said my system had become almost toxic and put me on something else. He said once my A1C got down to that reasonable number, my doctor never should have upped the dosage.

I’m on it again, but I refuse to go above .50 mlg per week.

Yeah, not a shill AT ALL.

I am on it and it explains my two vomiting episodes-i never vomit and the last time was in the 1980s. Anyhow, I am on the 1mg and the appetite suppression part is for real. I’ve lost about 7lbs and been on it for a couple of months. If the weather would break so that I can ride my bike I would expect to lose more. My sugar is good now. I nearly died when I first went into near diabetic coma and I’m not even fat,lol. Bad genes.

R6, kiss my ass.

I have been in a clinical trial for Ozempic for about 14 months, to study effects on people with heart disease but no diabetes.

The most positive effect has been significant weight loss (50+ pounds). I am 6'2" and now weigh 178 pounds, which is about what I weighed when I was 35 (I'm 60).

I eat pretty much whatever I want, but the appetite suppressing effect is quite remarkable. When I feel full--which happens very quickly--I am DONE and don't even want to look at the food.

The side effects were startling early on and I almost stopped the trial at one point (severe nausea/vomiting). This happened when the dosage went from one level to the next, but I am now at the max dose and have adjusted just fine. I have antinausea pills, but I haven't needed them lately.

Lol R1.

Best reply ever.

When I'm feeling hunger pangs I just slam a little meth and don't eat again for four days.

Thanks, r9. I picked up my prescription but haven’t start4d it yet. I’m really nervous about the side effects, mostly nausea. I don’t throw up often (once every ten years or so) so I’m really worried of feeling like I want to throw up.

OP = OZEMPIC REPRESENTATIVE......Clearly created this thread to convince people in this miracle "lose 50 pounds" sham....This is not an infomercial site....

OP is about as legit as the FB seller who is hawking Louis Vuitton purses for 36 bucks online---and claims they are real!!!

Oh god I hate to be the one to come into your thread and shit in it, but this falls under the “too good to be true” category. Wishing you good health, OP. I implore you to eat low-glycemic and really exercise.

R14, I deal in Prada only! Seriously—I saw some of those fakes going for $200!! Real Louis Vuitton is ugly as shit, why would I even want a fake one?

R15, I’ve actually achieved quite a bit doing that, with the help of diet, exercise and medicine, but have plateaued. It’s been two years and I haven’t lost a pound (after losing 35). My doctor wants me to lose the rest of the weight I need (about 30 lbs)—she thinks I could get off medicine entirely if I were a normal weight. And after doing some research, I’m really nervous, because the nausea side effects are pretty bad.

^that was me (OP) at r16, still on DL every night, wading through the anti-Dump/Jackie On Assistance/Treason threads. Not a shill, just excited/terrified about trying this shit out.

Keep that demon drug away from Meeee!

R9 here again. The vomiting was really quite startling, because I'm not a puker unless I have very bad flu or food poisoning. With Ozempic, it would hit in the middle of the night. I'd be fast asleep and suddenly wake up and make a mad dash for the toilet. That only happened a few times, however. The general nausea (w/o puking) was a bit more frequent, but not for the past several months.

[quote]And no, I’m not a pharmaceutical shill.

No. Of course you aren't OP...

" through the anti-Dump/Jackie On Assistance/Treason threads."

"Jackie On Assistance," R17/OP? Since when does any DLer talk about that anymore? Or really any of those other topics?

And you sure like to come back onto this thread you started to keep the convo going.

Fucking shill. F&F.

Yes, I take 0.5mg but I haven't lost much weight. My blood sugar is now low ~5.4 (it used to be ~11.8). But I am extremely gassy and suffer from diarrhea especially after day 2 and 3 after injection. I don't dare go out of the house because of the diarrhea. I have been on it for three and a half month now.

Why would ANYONE take this toxic shit?

Hah r21, they are, indeed recent topics. All three of them have recent posts today. In fact I posted in the Jackie thread multiple times today. now that you’ve clocked me you’ll see.

[quote]I don't dare go out of the house because of the diarrhea.

Oh dear. Is it really worth even taking it R22?

^ obviously I meant blocked me at r24. I don’t know why DLers don’t use it more. Once a person is blocked you can see all their posts.

No one cares about any of those threads, R24. They're as old as the fucking hills, shill. Any stale old thread can be revived by a comment, only to molder away again.

I quote R24/OP: "Joined a few Facebook groups and the results are unreal. If you can stand the side effects, which affect about 20 percent of people, users are losing tons of weight. I mean, 30, 5O, even up to 90 lbs. I mean, everyone is losing weight on it. One person lost 190 pounds! I suppose I’m “lucky” in that my insurance covers it for my illness. If not it would be costing me $800 a month."

The words of a total fucking shill.

R27, since obviously I know I’m not a shill, and you disagree, kindly fuck off. You’re just being a contrarian asshole who obviously loves Dump. Those topics are/were incredibly popular. I joined here for the treason and Dump threads.

I now an F/F and block to you for being a total dick.

Omg the only posts my berator has made are on this thread accusing me of being a shill. ( I blocked him to see what he posts). So either he’s just here to mess with me (maybe he’s a shill for another diabetes drug) or he has multiple user accounts.

R28 gets very touchy all of a sudden after the "LOL" posts and out of nowhere and with no evidence accuses me of being a Trumper because I use his own words to prove he's a shill--and a bad one at that.

r25 The diarrhea has gotten better. In the beginning it was a nightmare. But the gas is there all the time. One thing good about quarantine is being able to work from home. If I had to go to the office I wouldn't be on Ozempic. The constant barping and farting would be too embarresing.

None of what the shill at R29 is true, of course. But isn't she just full of baseless accusations when accused of being a shill?

Ok back on topic. R22, that’s quite a dilemma, your A1C is now excellent— wow 11.8 is one of the highest I’ve seen. Is there an alternative you can try? Maybe invokana? (That helped me).

Side Effects (from The Mayo Clinic):

Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Gaseous stomach pain recurrent fever stomach fullness yellow eyes or skin Rare

Burning feeling in the chest or stomach indigestion stomach upset tenderness in the stomach area Incidence not known

Anxiety blurred vision chills cold sweats confusion cool, pale skin cough difficulty swallowing discouragement dizziness fast heartbeat feeling sad or empty headache hives, itching increased heart rate increased hunger irritability lack of appetite large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs loss of consciousness loss of interest or pleasure nausea nightmares puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue redness of the skin seizures shakiness skin rash slurred speech tightness in the chest tiredness trouble breathing trouble concentrating trouble sleeping unusual tiredness or weakness Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Diarrhea stomach pain vomiting Less common

Belching bloated, full feeling constipation excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines heartburn passing gas stomach discomfort Rare

Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site change in taste loss of taste

R29, I post on DL consistently.

R31, I’m in the same position, I work from home, but I’m really worried about the nausea. My mom lives with me and I’ve helped her through recent health problems—heart attack and now bad hip/knee problem). I’m basically taking care of her, and if I’m incapacitated, it will not be good! She can’t really get her own food, shower etc, pretty much depends on me. Frankly it’s a big reason the stuff is still in my fridge.

Oh and to show I’m not an ozempic shill, I’m thinking of switching to Saxenda if I have problems. Weight lost is somewhat less, but also fewer side effects.

r33 When they first discovered my diabetes my A1C was ~36. That was a year ago. I haven't heard of invokana. I am giving Ozempic a go for another few months to see if my system will eventually adjust to it. If the gassiness continues when normal work life returns and I need to get back to office life I will stop taking Ozempic.

Hoy shit r37!! Now THAT is the highest number I’ve ever seen, and major kudos to you for getting it in a normal range. I’m sure medicine helped but you had to have incredible will. That is an amazing achievement.

r36 In the beginning I also suffered from nausea. But that eventually went away when I cut back on milk products and started eating healthier (more greens, less carbs). I have only vomitted once. That was after eating too much sushi.

I feel for you all. Just found out I was diabetic in late March and have been trying to get my blood sugar in line. However, I’m really not overweight (I am maybe 5-10 lbs heavier than I should be - it’s all genetic. Thanks mom and dad). After a17 hour fast, my sugar was still 375.

My MD wants me on ozempic, but I really don’t want to lose weight. I will ask him to do something else.

You all take care!

Yes, the doctors and nurses at the Diabetic center where I go are also impressed. It's a combination of medicin (Insulin 12 units each morning, jardiance 25mg/day, Ozempic 0.5, metforim 1000mg x 2 per day) and a healthier diet. I haven't exercised much due to the side effects of Ozempic. But I hope my body will adjust so the diarrhea will no longer be an issue.

Good luck r40! Sounds like you tried intermittent fasting. If not, look it up, it’s how I lost the first 35lbs and lowered my A1C from about 7.9 to 5.9.

I am r7 and the full dose made feel weird at first, but i got through it. But the weight loss has not been as great as the other folks in this thread.

Thanks’ r43. I’m still very nervous about starting it, but I’m committed to doing it tomorrow.

Any updates from folks who have been on it a while? I was just prescribed it. I'm not diabetic, but my bloodwork showed some signs of pre-diabetes. I used to be quite athletic but after a series of sidelining injuries I experienced a slow weight gain over about 5 years and then a rapid one during this past year. I just took my second dose, still at .25. No side effects and I *feel* like I'm eating less, but that might be as much a mental as physical response. I'd be happy to lose 25-30 pounds, would ideally like to lose 50. I'm guessing the real appetite suppressant and maybe the more severe side effects take a while to kick in but would appreciate hearing more from others.

I'm not on it but I was shown as pre diabetic on blood work so I cut out almost all sugar. The next time I had my blood work, my prediabetic numbers had fallen by 27 points but I lost no weight from cutting out sugar. It was weird. The only time I've been able to lose weight was when I cut my calories by doing the BMR math and working out 4-5 times per week. I have never taken any weight loss drugs nor would I consider gastric bypass but I am about 100 lbs overweight. I just think the side effects from the weight loss drugs out there are too dangerous as is the bypass surgery. I know far too many people who had the surgery and within a few years had gained all the weight back and then had more issues because of the surgery. Best thing for not feeling hungry is fiber pills such as Metamucil. You need to take a lot of them though...like 15 per day. Most people only get about 15 grams of fiber (we need 30-45) each day so supplementing with fiber helps with fullness as well as other benefits.

I definitely needed some help. My appetite has been out of control. Even when I couldn't work out as much, my body wanted me to eat as though I were still doing triathlons, and then it became a really vicious cycle of feeling extreme hunger then extreme lethargy where I couldn't even work out a little bit. And then fucking Covid and it just got that much worse. It got to the point where I literally could not feel full and would eat as if on autopilot. I'm lucky I only gained as much weight as I did.

Gee whiz! You guys are a mess!

R48 is a messy bottom who cries during sex and posts here to feel better about himself.

Oh I lost nearly 100lbs when I just cut out sugar in my diet and started paying attention to ingredients and nutrition labels.

Now my spouse is on Torsemide, Renagel and Amlipodine. All three of which have side effects that include nausea and vomiting.

I pray there’s a special hell for everyone connected to this stupid pill campaign that has managed to damage my enjoyment of one of my favorite pop songs.

Is r9’s 50 pound loss in 14 months considered good for a weight loss on this drug? It seems pretty small. Less than 4 pounds a month.

Yes, this is a good amount of weight loss for 14 months, and a great investment in r9's future health. The aim is to eliminate obesity and achieve a healthy weight, not to put the body's metabolism into a state of constant shock.

There's some speculation that tirzepatide might outperform semaglutide, although its trial ran a couple of week longer. We'll see in a couple of years after it's been out on the market, it should get FDA approval for weight loss later this year, it already got it for diabetes some months ago.

Just started (3 weeks) on Mounjaro after struggling with binge eating for years. It’s like a whole new life. I can’t recommend it enough to people. The very mild nausea is, imo, absolutely worth it.

Guess I shouldn't be surprised that there are so many doped up fatties on DL.

Has anyone tried Bitter Melon extract at all? I've already cut out sugar, honey, and most carbs, yet I'm still pre-diabetic. I'm skinny, so no interest in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and losing weight.

Have a friend who is not a diabetic. Her doc prescribed it for weight loss, but didn’t advise any dietary changes.

Does that sound right?

r56 No, but I tried green coffee capsules with chromium and that did wonders for my glycemic control.

r57 That sounds about right. The medication will decrease her appetite, if she radically altered her diet at the same time, it would just lead to even more nausea and possibly vomiting, resulting in her ending the treatment and blaming it on the non-working medication. I'm sure the doctor at least suggested some additional exercise.

Does it start to work at all in the first month at the .25 dose?

I know dr’s prescribing it here say it must accompany a healthy lifestyle of proper nutrition and exercise. I can’t imagine being told not to do that if it is being prescribed for weight loss. There are also stipulations to get it here. Over 30BMI or if under 30 BMI then it must also be accompanied by a co-morbidity. That being said I’ve heard that tic tok and other social media is full of people doing excited before and afters of people who only needed to lose 12 pounds etc.

If it works and the side effects are not too bad, then go for it, but that list of side effects posted above is scary.

I didn't have a massive amount to lose, but I went on Keto, and lost it. I wasn't hungry, and I and found my anxiety reduced a lot. So did my acid, so nausea reduced a lot. I loosened up to a sort of 'Dirty Keto' which has still kept it off.

Overall Keto feels easier to me than this pill sounds, but to each their own.

It sounds too good to be true.

R9, R19 here again. I've been on Ozempic for about 2 1/2 years now. I'm now down to the weight I was in my 20s (162 lbs.). I'm 6'2" and 61 y.o.

That is thinner than I want to be, so my dosage has been dialed back and I am eating more. Before the reduced dose, I was down to 155. I look and feel best around 170-175 and should get back to that weight over the next several months.

I have not had any side effects for a long time. I love being able to eat whatever I want..no counting calories, carbs, etc.,

R62 sounds Ozerexic.

Isnt the goal to actually go off the stuff vs tinkering around to manage the few remaining up or down pounds? Honestly it does sound a little “ozerexic” to me too at r62. Once you’re there just figure out the way of tinkering with the few vanity pounds without a powerful medication.

O-O-O-Ozempic!

To the cunts at R63 and R64, I am part of a multi-year clinical trial for people with heart disease. Once it is done, I will likely manage my weight conventionally.

Struck a nerve there it seems

They ruined a perfectly good song.

OP, I am intrigued and would like to subscribe to your newsletter!

I eat half as much as I used to. I've lost almost ten pounds, and I want to lose five more.

Are you Ozempers getting diaper rash from wiping your bum so much?

Some day people are going to find out this stuff gives you some kind of cancer. Probably pancreatic.

Who cares R72? They will die thin and fabulous!

What are you supposed to do with the loose skin flaps after this weight loss? You don’t have that problem if your weight loss is gradual.

What a strange medication to be prescribing. The vomiting and diarrhea alone sound like a disturbing side effect that should negate the advantages. I think halving the dose and taking it twice a day reduces some of the stomach problems. As a weight loss Rx it sounds like that fat absorber that caused greasy discharge from your anus. That lasted a hot second.

Not everyone gets side effects. Just like most medications.

Thanks for launching that jingle on an endless loop in my head.

The gastrointestinal side effects are not ongoing and not universal. In most cases, it happens when your body is adjusting to an increased dose. In my case, the vomiting was profound but only happened a few times.

There are good side effects, too, including benefits for liver and kidney health and lowered blood pressure beyond what would be expected just from weight loss.

I do wonder about long-term affects on the pancreas, since the drug does put insulin production on overdrive. But there is no clinical data that supports this concern. No matter what, having unmanaged type 2 diabetes, heart disease and/or obesity is far more dangerous than this medication.