Having read many threads on this forum I havn`t read any from users who also suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) so I thought it might be helpful to share my experience as I have had IBS since my late teens. I am 64 now. I started as most people do with a weekly injection of .25 mg to start my body to get used to Ozempic. I thought at first that I had no side effects. This was not quite cor...
the "instructions" state that I take .25mg for 1st week and then .5mg thereafter.The graduations on the pen show nothing but dashes until you reach 1mg. the instructions also state that you can only take 1mg with this pen. wtf?
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Jcarolina9 | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/7/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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A1C went from 7.2 to 6.4 in 3 months taking .5mg. Switched to 1mg and will be lowering my insulin. Mild nausea here and there but nothing bothersome bc its usually at night when i lay down. Haven't seen the dramatic weight loss like i did on jardiance but couldn't stand the uti's and yeast onfe6any longer.
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Theresa | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/4/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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A true fit for me. I learned which foods I can tolerate while taking this medication. Overall, I feel so much better and actually cleared some depression. Just completed 2 months. My insurance covers the medication. On the other hand, my husband did not tolerate it due to nausea and vomitting.
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Danma919 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/2/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Week 4 about to switch to .5 but man the stomach pains and throwing up. I think its because i dont eat breakfast or small meals througgout the day. Will try to change eating habits
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Clars | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/28/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I am on my 4th week with injections at .5. I have lost a total of 16 lbs. None of the side effects described here. I have had no change in my finger stick readings. After an injection, my blood sugars goes off the charts. I am on 500 mg of Metformen a day. My numbers avg around 120's to 130's. I just checked before and after number comparison and my number went up darn near 80 points after my Oz injection? Anyone have this issue. I will be contacting my DR. Weight loss has been good, but no reduction of my numbers, only have made them Rise?Read More Read Less
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Vero | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Started taking this .25 dosis injection for my first week. On 04/17/19 I have lost a total of 4.5 pounds so far, I am on my second week of Ozempic. The first week I didn’t had stomach pain, headache or any side effects. But I notice that my appetite had a big change. I am not hungry all day. I am eating small meals now. I been drinking more water than normal, but after reading all the reviews I was really scared too. I wasn’t sure if this was going to be the right medicine for me. But it works!!! No side effects yet! I am a T2DRead More Read Less
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Leosden40 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/13/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I just took 3rd .25mg dose today. Been nauseous and dizzy the entire time. Am more depressed because sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have 3 more weeks with your pen. Giving it a go until then. I hope this gets better
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Barbiedollie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/5/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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Headache and nausea off and on one month in. Weight loss rapid and a1c great. Very tired and hoping side effects diminish. Small meals frequently best. Low fat.
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akgirl | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/24/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I am on 3rd week at .5 having completed .25. I was on long term insulin 70units and short term 14units. I am now totally off insulin. My glucose monitor (Freestyle) has worked great with this medication and helped to keep me at great levels though sometimes low. Side effects are not good. Depression has gotten bad. constant nausea and no appetite. Lost 15 pounds in past 12 wks. I'm willing to give it a chance hoping side effects will subside.
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Jen V | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/26/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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This medicine made me so depressed I found joy in nothing. Couldn’t get out of bed to do chores because of crippling depression. Had no appetite had to make myself eat. I couldn’t do it anymore. I only took 4 weeks at .25 that was enough. I stopped it 12 days ago and I’m still depressed.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/2/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Currently in third month. BS improved control, decrease in appetite, change in vision - one eye only at this time.
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Anonymous |
11/13/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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After first week at .25 saw reduction in BS. now on .5 Morning glucose has been as low as 80 and highest 170 compared to 280 and 330 this is great, wondering if anyone has developed acne. not sure if this is from ozempi, but I get a new bump on my chin every week like septic acne.
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debajean | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/23/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I have never felt so sick in my life. I had a stabbing pain in my middle left side. Each breath felt like a knife in my side. I became extremely constipated and had absolutely no appetite. With the constipation I was unable to eat. I felt like I had bowling balls in my stomach. I went to the primary care doctor
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Sugarbaby | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/13/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Lost 17 pounds in 6 weeks. Dramatically decreases appetite. Started on .25 for 3 weeks, then .5 I experience burping for the first 1-2 days post injection. Extreme nausea at times. Constipation the first 4 weeks. Iâ??m sticking with Ozempic for itâ??s effectiveness and ease of use. The weight loss is incredible but I feel sick. Hoping the side effects subside over time. Would definitely recommend this drug, but prepare yourself for the side effects.
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brewis | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/20/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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second week on medication at .25 dosage, first week no side effects, no lowering of B.S. second week day after shot had stomach pain, very slight and fatigue not much of an appetite. Blood sugar level hasn't changed yet still. Going to increase dosage next time to .5. Hope mild side effects but hoping more my B.S. levels come down!
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