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Severe Ozempic Side Effects

Posted by labgirl @labgirl, Nov 16, 2023

I am new to taking ozempic and just started 5 days ago. The prescribed dose was 0.5 mg and I have been so sick ever since I injected that dose.
I'm experiencing nausea, dry heaves, and most unexpectedly, severe anxiety. I feel like I'd like to crawl out of my skin and can't wait till this drug clears my system. I can't eat, but I know it's not healthy to totally forgo essential certain vitamins and minerals. I snack on pretzels because they are bland and have salt.
Has anyone else had an extreme anxiety and sickness response to starting Ozempic?

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chabar | @chabar | Jun 19 4:43pm

I was grossly nauseous for a couple months, I also had Baaad gas! From both ends! I'm still on it at dose 2. I don't really get nausea anymore. I have lost 40-50lbs. I was not told, I would lose muscle mass, and I sure did, have to do some chair exercises for me. I'm on. OZEMPIC. Its nice to have lost the weight, and see better results in my A1c etc. I too have eaten quite a few antacids!!! I've been on this at least 6 months. Good luck too you

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kaki49 | @kaki49 | Jun 20 10:44am
In reply to @collegeprof "@labgirl I have been taking Ozempic for many years, beginning with .5 to today with 2mg...." + (show)
@collegeprof

@labgirl I have been taking Ozempic for many years, beginning with .5 to today with 2mg. I had the same problem with a diabetic dose of Farxiga as you are having with Ozempic. As @cehunt57 says, many medications have side effects. Those side effects can also cause bad lab results. You may also wish to check with your local pharmacist to see if there are any interactions between Ozempic and your current medications.

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Can you start at a lower dose? I started at .25. I heard Mounjaro has fewer side effects, but costs more and has more shortages.

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collegeprof | @collegeprof | Jun 20 4:59pm
In reply to @kaki49 "Can you start at a lower dose? I started at .25. I heard Mounjaro has fewer..." + (show)
@kaki49

Can you start at a lower dose? I started at .25. I heard Mounjaro has fewer side effects, but costs more and has more shortages.

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@kaki49 NovoNordisk must have changed their dosage requirements as my endo prescribed .5mg at the beginning, the lowest dosage at that time. Remember, Ozempic is primarily designed for type 2 diabetics usually at 1mg or less. The 2mg weekly dosage for Ozempic is for diabetes and hopefully some weight loss will occur. If you are not a type 2 diabetic, Wegovy is a better choice for weight loss. I don't know the difference in cost between Wegovy and Mounjaro, but there is a patient assistance program available for both conpanies for those who qualify. For me, I never had side effects, however Ozempic may cause constipation for some or many.

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