User Reviews for semaglutide subcutaneous

I Wont mention the company/doctor i used just yet until i get further answers. I Started this journey in May. It took time to get labs. They weren't totally forth coming about the Ulta Labs and fees. Which was my 1 ??. Then once I was finally approved The man I spoke with Siad I was approved for the highest dosage 2.5mgs. I was told to start with "units" the 1st week, then up it 10 the 2nd week & then up/down 5 units each week until I get to where I need to be. I finally received the medication 2nd ??is when the syringes come and are 1cc syringes and only marked by 10 increments called "units" and the vial doesn't hold 2.5 mgs. When I email the man that I was working with on the phone with questions like what is the unit considered to be, how long before I get to 2.5 mgs, and why I was told it was 5 weeks worth of medication but the vial says to discard any medication 28 days after the initial puncture. I never received a response so that to me was another ??. So I called person wouldn't answer questions and was transferring me to a supervisor and the call dropped. So I made several calls and finally got a different supervisor who explained 1 unit so each increment of 10 on syringe is .25 so at that rate it will take months to get up to 2.5. This is a big ??as so many reviews of various companies say this is how they take your $$ & you don't see the weight loss because the dose is so low. I feel like I've been deceived as I was told on my initial phone call of being approved that I would be given 2.5mg within 4 weeks. The supervisor also told me to disregard the label that says to discard medication after 28 days from initial puncture. This is another ??to me because why would they put it on the bottle if they didn't feel it was necessary? Would you be concerned? Has anyone else experienced this? I'm left here totally confused. I thought I was finally getting help for my weight issues but it feels like someone failed to be open and honest with me from the start. So I'm not sure what to do at this point. Do I continue and see how it works or switch to another provider and start all over? I hate to start over but I'm concerned with transparency. I'd appreciate any recommendations! I want to like the company but I feel like something is off. I was told 2.5mg but that is months away. I know from the research that it is less effective and even ineffective at such low doses such as .5 so why would they start me at .25 and increase it at 5 units after the 2nd week. ? I'm really confused and discouraged. I wish I could attach photos of the vial and syringes. Read More Read Less

My doctor advised me to take this medication after I was failing at losing weight on my own. I pay $365 for a two month supply thru my doctors office. After my first dose I lost 7lbs in 5 days and then I have been constipated for the past 3 days. I did not have any other side effects and for my 2nd dose I did 15ml instead of 10ml. I look forward to losing at least 30lbs in a month. Please understand I did change my eating habits. I have a protein shake for breakfast, Chicken wrap for lunch and chili or another protein shake for dinner. I walk at least 2 miles a day, one mile in the morning and another at night. As far as I'm concerned I will not spend money on something and still drink sodas, eating chips and other junk expecting the medicine to make the processed foods not sabotage myself by eating everything and anything under the sun. This medicine however did not suppress my appetite to the point that I wasn't even hungry. It just assisted me in my weight loss journey. After my initial dose I did eat candy and still lost that weight. I wonder if I haven't would I have lost more? I stopped the junk food 2 days after my first dose. The negative reviews that are here, I wonder if you all are just eating and drinking junk and expecting this drug to be a magical fix that allows you have your cake and eat it too. literally and figuratively!!!!!! Read More Read Less

I have struggled with binge eating and obesity since experiencing complicated trauma throughout my childhood and adolescence. I have been to therapy, seen a dietician, and tried many weight loss medications and diets over the years. I have lost and regained weight more times than I can count. I went on to further my education and am becoming a therapist myself because i thought becoming an expert would enanle me to get out of these cycles. Sure, ive learned alot but the physical aspect of hunger is hard. Also, I am pre-diabetic. The hunger urges and feelings associated with low blood sugar (even though I never read low) always do me in and I end up failing. Unfortunately, even pre-diabetic and with a BMI of 43, my insurance wouldn't cover gastric bypass. I lost, gained back, and lost again the same 30ish lbs multiple times over the past 5 years. After this last loss, I could feel myself wanting to quit and getting into a dark place of thinking, I'm never going to be able to maintain, so whats the point? Against my dietician's advice, I chose to try semaglutide through a local clinic at $500/month, out of pocket because, again, my insurance wouldn't cover it. After 7 months, I am down 43 lbs and am the lowest weight I've been since I had my 3rd child 13 years ago. More importantly, it has given me freedom from the constant obsessing over counting calories, macros, picking my diet plan, and weighing myself. I have never in my life felt "normal" around food before this. For the first time in my life I can walk away from food and not care. The weight loss has been very slow, which hurts given the cost of the medication. But, I truly feel free on it, and i feel like i can't put a price tag on that. While it has been "life changing" it only does part of the job. I've had to choose to exercise, make healthy food choices, and be more overall active and health conscious. This just made it possible to start and maintain those habits. In the beginning months, I had some nausea, but I could live with it because I before I would often restrict and then binge until i was sick, so the type of nausea didn't make much of a difference. The worst part has been the constipation. I've had chronic bloat and diarrhea since I was a child. I thought constipation would be a reprieve, but really just a different variety of evil. I'm on maintenance now, so a shot every 2 weeks instead of weekly. I can tell when it wears off because my bowel habits go back to (my) normal and I'm hungrier. I have to work to keep the habits I've established. I also chose to switch to a whole food plant based diet a month ago which keeps me away from trigger foods (like cakes, donuts, muffins, and fast food.) I think this is also helping me to continue to lose .25-.5 lb/wk. Overall, I would recommend this to people who've struggled like I have. I'm 5'5". My highest weight was 263. Starting on this med was 236. Currently 193.Read More Read Less

I just gave myself my 7th injection and have only lost 3 pounds in 7 weeks. Very frustrating.

I have been on semaglutide for 3 weeks and I am down 8 pounds. I take one shot weekly in my stomach. So far so good, I have had zero side effects from it as well. :)

I've lost 54 lbs. in 20 weeks. I am about half way to my goal. The medicine lessens my cravings for food and alcohol. This drug is a tool, not a silver bullet. You still have to do the work, but the medicine makes it a struggle you can win.

I have type II diabetes and am overweight so it was prescribed for me. I had 2 shots and then my son found me on the bathroom floor passed out. I was inpatient for 1 week with low blood sugar, low blood pressure and kidney failure. As I was stabilized, my kidneys came back. I would not recommend this medication to anyone. Ever. Not even Rybelsus.

I have been on Semaglutide Subcutaneous for over six weeks and haven't lost a pound. I have lots of folks around me saying how great this product has been for them. I have been taking the shot in my hip, my daughter suggested it needs to go in the stomach. I am going to try that and hope for better results. I am very lethargic for 2-3 days after the weekly and I have brain fog. I am constipated first thing in the morning for the entire week, but I work through that. I do find I have a reduced appetite, but I still have not lost a pound. Very frustrated.Read More Read Less

I'm 6 days in and lost 10 pounds. Here the thingi would not lie and said it works if it didn't. I'm so happy excited about this shot like I'm over the moon I got 3 shots left. Wish me luck.

I started this medicine last week. I lost 9 lbs over the weekend. I am experiencing nausea and diarrhea. I am on the starting dose. I am also having body aches, however, that may be due to my RA or fiber myalgia. Feels like little bit of the flu. I am at work with no problems. I did however, make myself eat some scrambled eggs this morning for protein. I will update my journey. Best of luck to everyone on this journey.

I was on it for 3 1/2 months and lost 28lbs.It flat out works

I have taken 2 doses of the semaglutide injection. But it didn’t work in my case. I hv not seen loss of 10 grams of weights.

USED FOR WEIGHT: Used semaglutide one time only (one shot )on my thigh to lose weight, lower glucose levels and lower cholesterol levels. Well it did take some appetite away. I did not feel like doing number 2 at all so I turned to Mr Laxative for help. It did gave me brain fog and I told my self ok I can work with this but then my hair started falling like crazy. People I only I had one shot I was eating healthy. I was glad I stopped snacking candy at night but the side effects are worse. It's been 3 weeks no shots my hair still fall. I hate this med. I don't recommend it. But everyone it different. Take it at own risk. AND I had diarrea after the shot clear from my body. I had to run for my life. Yes people. Many times. God Bless!Read More Read Less

The med made me feel very sick, cramping, nauseous, bloated and an overall unwell feeling but I was determined to stick with in order to lose the weight. I had very minimal weight loss.

I use it for weight loss. The first 2 weeks of injections I got waves of nausea for about 24 hrs. and was very tired. By my 3rd week all that resolved and no side effects. After 3 weeks I've lost 11 pounds. It really does reduce your appetite.

Semaglutide has not helped me lose even one pound (I weigh 300+ pounds) during the first 4+ weeks.

I was very nervous about starting this medication due to some reviews I've read on other websites. I started Ozempic this week due to Metformin no longer working for me. The shot itself was painless other than a little tenderness after the medicine went in. I don't have much of an appetite but I don't have the cramping or diarrhea that others are experiencing. My sugar has already come down some and it's nice not having to take two big horse pills a day, just one shot a week is awesome. So far this medicine has been a win win for me!Read More Read Less

in study for weight loss using this drug. Lots of side effects: nausea, gas, heartburn. You feel full most of time, less appetite, uncomfortable if you eat to much or to greasy. But I lost 20 pounds in 5 months.