Reviewer: G, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years

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I have been a type two diabetic for 20 years. I had been on insulin and metformin to controlled my blood sugar. I hated having to eat when on insulin. I hated having to eat when I wasn’t hungry to avoid hypoglycemia. My doctor prescribed ozempic. I do have nausea and vomiting, depending upon what I eat. I must eat small meals no fatty foods and little sugar. I have lost 20 pounds in one year. My ... Show Full Comment

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I have been a type two diabetic for 20 years. I had been on insulin and metformin to controlled my blood sugar. I hated having to eat when on insulin. I hated having to eat when I wasn’t hungry to avoid hypoglycemia. My doctor prescribed ozempic. I do have nausea and vomiting, depending upon what I eat. I must eat small meals no fatty foods and little sugar. I have lost 20 pounds in one year. My A1c is good. My fasting blood sugars range from 100 to 120. Overall I will put up with the side effects for the control of my blood sugar and weight. I have fucked with my weight for much of my life. It’s very nice to finally be the right BMI.
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Reviewer: Christina, 45-54

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Started. At 176lbs after first week down to 174 lbs still at .25 have 3 weeks before moving up to .50

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Started. At 176lbs after first week down to 174 lbs still at .25 have 3 weeks before moving up to .50
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Reviewer: Guillermo, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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This Ozempic made me very, very ill. I had diarrhea and Gerd for two days after I took it. I was out of commission for those two days for two weeks in a row I was bedridden and I was sitting on the pot all night long. It made my stomach feel like it was filled with rocks and I was loathe to eat anything. I then began having feelings of hopelessness and feelings that life wasn't worth livin ... Show Full Comment

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This Ozempic made me very, very ill. I had diarrhea and Gerd for two days after I took it. I was out of commission for those two days for two weeks in a row I was bedridden and I was sitting on the pot all night long. It made my stomach feel like it was filled with rocks and I was loathe to eat anything. I then began having feelings of hopelessness and feelings that life wasn't worth living. I took it for two weeks and I told me doctor I wouldn't take it anymore. It made me feel like an old man and I could not go about my daily activities. I'm still feeling fatigued but slowly getting back to homeostasis. This is maybe for people who weigh 300 pounds and have sky high glucose levels. I weight 160 at 5'8". I'm good with insulin and diet and exercise. I would not recommend it for anyone.
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Reviewer: Guillermo, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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This is the worst medicine I've ever taken, I've got the runs and GERD because of this. Also I'm weak and fatigued all the time. I can barely leave the house because I need to be near a toilet. I was happy and healthy before I started this but now I'm fatigued and I have all kinds of aches and pains. I was walking everyday but now I'm just house and bed ridden. I'm no ... Show Full Comment

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This is the worst medicine I've ever taken, I've got the runs and GERD because of this. Also I'm weak and fatigued all the time. I can barely leave the house because I need to be near a toilet. I was happy and healthy before I started this but now I'm fatigued and I have all kinds of aches and pains. I was walking everyday but now I'm just house and bed ridden. I'm not taking it anymore because if I have to live like this life is not worth living. I've missed events I was looking forward to because I was bedridden. Ozempic makes me feel like I've got rocks in my stomach. I can't sleep through the night because the GERD is constant and the diarrhea is constant. I've got gas and I'm burping and farting like a monster. I've got aches and pains I never had before. This isn't for me.
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Reviewer: greatexperience, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I have been on the medicine for 10 weeks. started 2 wks at .25 and maintaining dose of .5. don't know a1c effect due to not getting blood test til next month, but the overall use of the medicine has been positive. I was 315lbs, now I am 303. I find my appetite is not like it used to be. no cravings, when I eat, after I eat 1/2 my usual portion, I am full. Digestion is slower. I took a ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on the medicine for 10 weeks. started 2 wks at .25 and maintaining dose of .5. don't know a1c effect due to not getting blood test til next month, but the overall use of the medicine has been positive. I was 315lbs, now I am 303. I find my appetite is not like it used to be. no cravings, when I eat, after I eat 1/2 my usual portion, I am full. Digestion is slower. I took a couple wks for the medicine to kick in to get my brain on board with the size of my portions and the first week I ate too much and it gave me the runs, and one day that I totally pigged out on mcdonalds and pizza i had both runs and nausea. Have not had a recurrence since. I am not hungry, I eat what I want, although, when I eat too much sugar, my glucose spikes...duh. It doesn't stop you from making stupid decisions if you make them with smaller portions. Overall i like how it is helping me with my weight and that can only have a positive affect on my a1c and blood pressure. I have had to use prune juice a couple times but i am getting used to only 1x/day BM instead of my normal 2 when I ate too much. I have no other side affects, I feel great, I have more energy and am hopeful that I can lose weight without even trying. It feels like a miracle. I have been in the 300's since 2012. I have tried weight watchers and others but I always felt hungry and so sabotaged my diet or program. I am so excited to be in the 200's soon. I have a needle phobia so at first I delayed taking because I was afraid of sticking myself. I put mine in the flab that is under my arm. alternating one arm one week and the other the next. just put my arm on table with flab rolled forward and stick it press, hold and done. I don't feel it at all. i picked arm cuz reviews showed those who use in belly have more GI issues. could be imaginary, but i figured its easier in my arm anyway and I can do anywhere. I then shake my arm, pat the fat and do some air punches to get it not to stay in one area cuz I fear it will hurt if it doesnt dissapate...thats my own hypothesis. Anyway.... good luck. I will report back on my A1c. btw, I am a 59 yr old woman, actve, no unmanaged health prob except diabetes and weight. I am not sedentary, I have tried to walk at least a 1/2 mile 5x/wk but goal up to 5mi a day like I used to. Knees bug me with all the weight, but getting easier.
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