What are the bad side effects of Ozempic: my experience

[Robsen]

Hello. To start my post, I would like to report briefly on the following.

I'm 45 years old man, I stand 1.85 meters tall, and I have diabetes of both type 1 and type 2.
Since I began using Ozempic almost two months ago, I have had adverse effects, even with the tiniest dosage (0,25 mg). However, later I realized everything was not so bad on the 0,25 mg dose. The adverse effects are almost impossible to bear at doses of 0.5 mg and 1 mg.
I can attest to almost all Ozempic side effects, including nausea, insomnia, constipation, and Ozempic sulfur burps. At times, adverse reactions are so intense that I think about quitting the treatment. But at the same time, I should say that I have already reduced my weight from 103 kg to 95 kg, which is a wonderful sensation.

Do you have any advice for me on how I might reduce the severity of the side effects from Ozempic, even if I'm taking a large dose? Particularly the queasy feeling and the need to throw up...

Something I can share. Chewing gum helps to get rid of the unpleasant taste that's lingering in my mouth.

 

[gataca]

Pre-diabetic type 2 and I was put on 1 mg. I got the same bad side effects while going up from 0.25 to 1 mg, and I'm back down to 0.5, but still not much relief. I'm thinking going down to 0.25 and whatever. Although I went from 222 to 218 lbs, I'm 6' 2", this medication is wicket ... sorry, but I have no advice besides taking many long walks on a daily basis and not eating anything after 7 pm.

 

[Amelia]

Hello. To start my post, I would like to report briefly on the following.

I'm 45 years old man, I stand 1.85 meters tall, and I have diabetes of both type 1 and type 2.
Since I began using Ozempic almost two months ago, I have had adverse effects, even with the tiniest dosage (0,25 mg). However, later I realized everything was not so bad on the 0,25 mg dose. The adverse effects are almost impossible to bear at doses of 0.5 mg and 1 mg.
I can attest to almost all Ozempic side effects, including nausea, insomnia, constipation, and Ozempic sulfur burps. At times, adverse reactions are so intense that I think about quitting the treatment. But at the same time, I should say that I have already reduced my weight from 103 kg to 95 kg, which is a wonderful sensation.

Do you have any advice for me on how I might reduce the severity of the side effects from Ozempic, even if I'm taking a large dose? Particularly the queasy feeling and the need to throw up...

Something I can share. Chewing gum helps to get rid of the unpleasant taste that's lingering in my mouth.

Hello! First of all, I wish you to find a solution and get better soon. Unfortunately, I must disappoint you. Such a universal recipe you are asking for does not exist. If you have such serious side effects from Ozempic, you should talk to a doctor. Perhaps the medication should be given up. Weight loss is, of course, a good thing. No one disagrees. But it is important to take care of your health. Judging by your message, everything is bad. So, please, think one more time. And do not wait to visit your doctor.
I wish you all the best, please keep sharing with us how you do!

 

[gitamasala]

Hello. To start my post, I would like to report briefly on the following.

I'm 45 years old man, I stand 1.85 meters tall, and I have diabetes of both type 1 and type 2.
Since I began using Ozempic almost two months ago, I have had adverse effects, even with the tiniest dosage (0,25 mg). However, later I realized everything was not so bad on the 0,25 mg dose. The adverse effects are almost impossible to bear at doses of 0.5 mg and 1 mg.
I can attest to almost all Ozempic side effects, including nausea, insomnia, constipation, and Ozempic sulfur burps. At times, adverse reactions are so intense that I think about quitting the treatment. But at the same time, I should say that I have already reduced my weight from 103 kg to 95 kg, which is a wonderful sensation.

Do you have any advice for me on how I might reduce the severity of the side effects from Ozempic, even if I'm taking a large dose? Particularly the queasy feeling and the need to throw up...

Something I can share. Chewing gum helps to get rid of the unpleasant taste that's lingering in my mouth.

I’ve found that I have to stay away from acidic (pizza, tomato sauces) and high fat, deep fried food options. Those trigger the side effects you describe. I also use Pepcid on a regular basis which helps manage heartburn and nausea for me-available in the US-not sure where you are…

 

[gataca]

Hello. To start my post, I would like to report briefly on the following.

I'm 45 years old man, I stand 1.85 meters tall, and I have diabetes of both type 1 and type 2.
Since I began using Ozempic almost two months ago, I have had adverse effects, even with the tiniest dosage (0,25 mg). However, later I realized everything was not so bad on the 0,25 mg dose. The adverse effects are almost impossible to bear at doses of 0.5 mg and 1 mg.
I can attest to almost all Ozempic side effects, including nausea, insomnia, constipation, and Ozempic sulfur burps. At times, adverse reactions are so intense that I think about quitting the treatment. But at the same time, I should say that I have already reduced my weight from 103 kg to 95 kg, which is a wonderful sensation.

Do you have any advice for me on how I might reduce the severity of the side effects from Ozempic, even if I'm taking a large dose? Particularly the queasy feeling and the need to throw up...

Something I can share. Chewing gum helps to get rid of the unpleasant taste that's lingering in my mouth.

sulfur burbs, low level nausea and sometimes constipation are the holy ozempic trinity and the only way to deal with them is watch your food (reduce acidic heart-burn causing foods like pizza, breads, fried stuff, etc), eat probiotics like Greek-style yogurt with no fruit and sugar (Kefir is highly recommend) and lots of fresh salad and walk, walk, walk on a daily basis and after a meal … 10000 steps or 5 kilometers (3.5 miles) minimum per day, every day because it helps with your stomach and thus the burbing and indigestion. For this, a proton pump inhibitor may also help - ask your doctor about it.

Last but not least, eat nothing besides herbal tea after 7pm … oh, something that has worked miracles with me: drink lots of warm-hot water with lots of grated fresh ginger and few drops of freshly squeezed lemon … apparently, the ginger makes the stomach settle big time. I have been taking Oz 0.5 (I suffer a lot if I go to 1mg) for over a year and the side effects are still here albeit from 1 to 5, I'll say they are now 2.5 compared to 5 a year ago … Oz is great on glucose levels but nasty on side effects

 

[gitamasala]

sulfur burbs, low level nausea and sometimes constipation are the holy ozempic trinity and the only way to deal with them is watch your food (reduce acidic heart-burn causing foods like pizza, breads, fried stuff, etc), eat probiotics like Greek-style yogurt with no fruit and sugar (Kefir is highly recommend) and lots of fresh salad and walk, walk, walk on a daily basis and after a meal … 10000 steps or 5 kilometers (3.5 miles) minimum per day, every day because it helps with your stomach and thus the burbing and indigestion. For this, a proton pump inhibitor may also help - ask your doctor about it.

Last but not least, eat nothing besides herbal tea after 7pm … oh, something that has worked miracles with me: drink lots of warm-hot water with lots of grated fresh ginger and few drops of freshly squeezed lemon … apparently, the ginger makes the stomach settle big time. I have been taking Oz 0.5 (I suffer a lot if I go to 1mg) for over a year and the side effects are still here albeit from 1 to 5, I'll say they are now 2.5 compared to 5 a year ago … Oz is great on glucose levels but nasty on side effects

This is great advice! Are you also seeing weight loss? Congrats on your progress.

 

[gataca]

This is great advice! Are you also seeing weight loss? Congrats on your progress.

I’m 6’ 2” and went from 222 to 217 lbs the first few weeks and leveled there for almost a year because I like good food and refuse those fasting and stop eating everything diets … A1C = steady at 5.7 from 6.7

 

[Calysto999]

Agree on limiting food in the evening. I have a heavier lunch and smaller dinner. My side effects include increased anxiety, tooth sensitivity, and vomiting.

 

[Robsen]

Thank you @gataca and @gitamasala for your replies and tips!
Since my previous post, I managed to take my side effects under control somehow, maybe my body was just used to the medication, or some of the measures did help. I guess I subconsciously followed your recipe guys like I quit eating fatty foods (used to love pepperoni pizza and my BBQ steaks, now I hate them, and I even stopped eating cheese for a while, just in case), and started adding ginger flakes with a little bit of lemon to my water. I feel much better now! Also visited my GP and told her about these effects and what I did, so she did my blood tests just to make sure everything was OK in general. Oh, I almost forgot to say that we decided to go back to .25 dose since it was the one my body handled without any side effects.