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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...

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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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Sandra | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/9/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I felt weak after the first .25 injection and felt crappy for the next few weeks. Went to .5 and was up all night with a horrible migraine and sick stomach. The next am, threw up all food undigested from the night before (after 10 hours). I have not been able to hold down food or liquids for three days and can only rest after i vomit up anything in my stomach. I will not continue injection next week.....and hope that I get better without having to go to ER for hydration. Yikes. I wish it was different and hope all of you others read up on the side effects first. I blame Oprah, because if she could use it, I figure it was safe.Read More Read Less

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Sandra | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/9/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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OMG.....after the injections the first few weeks, I am light headed and drained of energy. The fourth week upping the dose as directed, I have not been able to keep food or water down for two days now, and zapped of any energy, which no food contributes to. After the last injection two nights ago, I have been vomiting and weak as hell. I am not sure I can take much more waiting for side effects to subside. Yea, I have lost weight, but I have not digested food in days. after last injection, my stomach stayed full of the food for 11 hours and then it all came up. Until my stomach is completely empty, it burns like crazy. Its not for everyone and might not be for me.Read More Read Less

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Logan | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/8/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Within 3 hours of receiving my first dose I became violently ill. I had projectile vomit that would not stop. Had to go to the ER. Extreme nausea the next day and severe dehydration still on day 4 I am a high energy person and this terrible shot took me down. My head is still swimmy and I’m shaky. WILL NEVER TEY AGAIN ITS POISON!!!!

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Maggie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/8/2024
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I hadn't had normal blood glocose range for ten years. 8 weeks in and my A1C went from 8.9 to 7 weight down 25. pounds It makes it easy to diet. I love this.

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Lucy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/4/2024
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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Pen didn’t work. Costs too much. Manufacture refused to make good on product

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Lori | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/28/2024
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has helped me go from having 15 loose bowel movements a day to having normal bowel movements. It is helping me lose weight and overall I feel great. This medication is not only for Blood sugar, weight loss, but also for anyone who suffers from IBS. Absolutely love this stuff

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Deere4 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/24/2024
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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It work good really good for me I went from an A1C of 8.3 down to 6.5 but changed to something different because of all the off label use for weight loss making it very difficult to get. There is people that need the medication for their diabetic needs stop the off label use

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Tracy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/24/2024
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 1.7
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It doesn’t work, made me very sick. Tried to return the bottles but never received the return label which you have to pay for. Emailed today to get the label for the second time and was told I was out of the 60 day window. Keep in mind this was after they told me to keep taking it longer so the side effects subside. It MADE ME SICK, why would I keep taking it.

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Adia2024 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/17/2024
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have diabetes and I am not using Ozempic to lose weight. I am 5'2 and weigh 170 pounds so of course I am hoping to shed some pounds. I have been using Ozempic a week and a half and I have had absolutely no negative symptoms. Since I am not dieting, I am eating what I want without getting sick. My urge to over-eat is gone along with my appetite and hunger. So far so good I've lost 3 pounds......

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Jericho | 55-64 | Male | Patient
2/16/2024
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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A1C has stayed 6-7 range however, my appetite changed from gorging to just a desire for a taste of food and not over consumption. Lost of 64-lbs over 1-year. Early beginning use had some side effects loose or runny stool on and off… however this may not be fully contributing to the medication too.

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Melissa | 55-64 | Female | Patient
2/6/2024
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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First I started on trulicity. It became unavailable so my doctor switched me to ozempic. I have have been taking it for 4 wks. Since starting it I have had 3 episodes with nausea, then I get awful flush feeling and start sweating. My skin gets severely red and starts to itch. The itching is so severe I have had to take an allergy pill. This last for about 3 hours. I feel this is a reaction but it doesn't happen within the first few days of the injection. Today it happened and its day 6. Has this happened to anyone/Read More Read Less

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Tanya | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/3/2024
Condition: Weight Loss Management for Overweight Person with BMI 27 to 29 and Weight-Related Comorbidity
Overall rating 3.3
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I am taking ozempic to lose weight. I have hashimotos disease, a bleeding ulcer and a hernia. I also suffer from anxiety/depression. I am on week two-0.25 and having severe side effects. Nausea, lethargy, pain. I read that the nausea will subside. I am 5’4” and 228lbs. I need to lose weight to have surgery on my stomach so I plan on sticking with it, just need my energy back. Will post again in 2 weeks

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OHIO | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/28/2024
Condition: Weight Loss Management for Overweight Person with BMI 27 to 29 and Weight-Related Comorbidity
Overall rating 5.0
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Started in may 2023….to date have lost 50 lbs. after taking 2 mg from 9/4/23 until mid January 2024 I began having abdominal pain, nausea, vomitins and diarrhea (usually about 4 days after injection) anyone else experience this? Can it be taken every other week or once a month? Dropped my HA1C from 6.8 to 5.7. I would like to continue taking it but don’t want to be sick

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Day | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/22/2024
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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Used .25 and .50 and lost 25 pounds. My doctor prescribed 1 mg months ago and it’s not available at Walgreens. They said that they rarely get that dosage in. 2 mg is available but not 1. I have to take 1 mg for 4 weeks before moving on to 2mg like the doctor wants. It makes me angry that they still advertise but can’t supply.

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robin | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
1/11/2024
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 1.0
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it had one onjection.. the Dr only told me about minor risks.. I have had a Very bad week 5 days constipation .. with me eating lots of salads no fat .. watr hot lemon i was in a lot of pain in my whole insides .. my joints ached .. restless sleep or no sleep.. irritable.. i am not it would be rare im a very upbeat person.. a christian.. ive experianced horrible taste in my mouth .. i feel sick to my stomach most of the time... and dont feel like eating anything because of the sick feeling.. this is a terroible drug .. my pharmicist told me to stop the drug... Im DONE!!! NO QUALITY OF LIFE HERE!!Read More Read Less

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Sharon | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/26/2023
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 2.0
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Shocking side effects of diarrhoea nausea and the most horrific sulphur burps I’ve ever experienced. They continued even after weeks and weeks and reducing to minimum dose. In the end I did not feel it was worth it.

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Jc | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/24/2023
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been on Ozempic for 22 months, lost 60 bs in 10 months, and haven’t lost a pound since then. I have been off of it for the past 2 months, do to shortage of the product. The past week I have been suffering with horrible indigestion and nothing has helped. Never suffered from any side affects while on Ozempic. Would be interested if any others are now having side affects after stopping. I haven’t gained any weight back

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Hhheatherhh | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/14/2023
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Since I started using OZEMPIC, I can hardly believe my transformation myself! I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2019. In 2022 I weighed 260 pounds. Today, since starting OZEMPIC in the summer, I weigh 171. I've lost 89 pounds! My A1C went down from 6.8 to 5.8 in only 6 months! I have been able to change my life without surgery, I can move around better, have less pain, and finally feel like I can get back to the me I want to be! With the support of OZEMPIC's website, I changed my eating habits, started exercising more, I have more energy, and I have had such a huge weight lifted off me....LITERALLY!!! (Yes, I was literally in junior high, and high school in the late 80's to early 90's! Hahaha!) I've gone from size 16 down to a size 11 now. OZEMPIC is a life altering lifestyle change I wish for everyone struggling with diabetes, and/or weight issues to be able to have access to in the future! We could reverse obesity in the world thanks to OZEMPIC!Read More Read Less

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Okie Gal | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/6/2023
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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The benefits has been wonderful. I am not hungry all the time, not fighting my body to medicate with food that doesn't work. Only issues are a time of tummy upsets but were very mild. Not an issue. Down 97 lbs since last year this time Dec. 2022.

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STR | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2023
Condition: Weight Loss Management for Overweight Person with BMI 27 to 29 and Weight-Related Comorbidity
Overall rating 5.0
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I have only been on Ozempic for 2 weeks, so maybe some side effects will hit me on a higher dose. So far it’s been really easy. I was concerned because I have IBS-C and I know it can cause worsening constipation. I’ve been making sure to eat high fiber every day and it’s been fine. I have lost my huge cravings for carbs & sugar that are at their worst in the dark fall & winter where I live. I can easily stop eating instead of eating too much, also. I would suggest drinking lots of water & other fluids with this med, too. I only have felt mild nausea the first day. Read More Read Less

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