The new Ozempic craze & its big problem

Ozempic is the latest get-thin-quick product that’s doing the rounds on social media… but it’s already causing a lot of problems.

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[msushi]

No I still blame people/social media - yes it’s also the prescribers’ fault, but we also have to take accountability for our own actions

[Faith.is.Awake.notwoke]

My friend had to wait ONE MONTH to get Ozempic from CVS because it was on back order. He really needs it for DIABETES!!!

[jordanpaige]

Rubbish, I was pre diabetic. Obese and tried everything. My unhealthy habit and relationship with food was ruining my life. Ozempic changed my life, 55 pounds down and I can finally run around with my kids. My relationship with food has factory reset and my life is transformed. I'm so grateful for it. (For those slating me, I’ve been off ozempic nearly a year and not gained anything back - actually lost another 7lb. I’m a lot happier and I’ve broken the bad habits I had with food!)

[sugagang]

I have insulin resistance due to PCOS and ozempic has changed my life. My A1C is down from 8.5 to 6.4 and I've lost almost 20lbs. I also don't have those ravenous cravings for food every 3 hours, feel like a normal person now. I wasnt able to get the medication for a month due to the shortage and I could definitely tell a difference.

[alyssacassity]

My mom is 115 pounds, and just couldn’t get her A1C without constant strict dieting. She’s on the lowest dose of ozempic and now she can finally enjoy life and eat a cookie without stressing about her health. It’s not all about weight loss

[jenniferh.]

Caution: Ozempic exacerbates pre-existing kidney issues and can cause acute renal failure.

[AugustBloomingdale]

Many people who say they're on "Ozempic" actually aren't. Some are on Wegovy, which is THE EXACT SAME DRUG as Ozempic, prescribed at higher doses. Some are taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic/Wegovy in generic form. People say they're on Ozempic because it has the most name recognition. Also, from what I've seen, those who are taking the drug are +250 lbs. Obesity has it's own health issues in the long term. Acting as if morbid obesity isn't a public health issue isn't helpful.

[donnavincent]

Metamucil also makes you feel full and less hungry. And it’s a prebiotic that’s good for gut health. Since I switched from other fiber supplements (Benefiber, Glucomannan) to Metamucil, it’s been easy to stop eating after I’ve consumed a reasonable amount of calories.

[iposttoxicshorts]

Cvs worker here.
If I was paid a dollar for everytime patients took their frustration and fear out on me because we were out of stock.
Ive been told “when I die its yalls fault”

No babe, its the doctors, selfish celebs, etc fault.

I would give it to you if I could.

[Djiedjie]

The problem is big pharma they can easily make more especially since they had to Apply to get it approved as a weight loss drugs they rather have a ‘shortage’ to upscale the cost and make more money

[aleahberylaine]

Naw cause I've watched my mum kill herself my whole life to try and lose weight but nothing worked. She's finally down 60 lbs and has more of a life already. As with any drug, if done improperly its a problem but that doesn't make it a pure evil.

[lindsey]

I am diabetic and there are other, more severe side effects. Yes it controlled my A1C and blood sugar levels, and I lost weight, but that was because I was sick all the time. It started out being sick just the first two days after taking it. Everyone said my body would get used to it, but mine did the opposite. By the time I quit, on the same dose, I was sick every single day. It prevented me from being as active as I needed to be.

[AnnaSmith-bp]

Drop whatever you are doing and go read the book Womans’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, its absolutely life changing, trust me on this

[hwy]

For whoever needs to hear this... "caughten" isn't a word.

[SanaaStark]

My Swedish doctor wanted to prescribe ozempic to me but said there was shortage of it due to some strange reason. Sad to see this is happening when the real patients are in need of it

[jaguwa]

My mother is board certified in obesity medicine, she sees patients constantly. Not only is Ozempic worth using, it’s saved many many lives and MOST obese people can benefit from it. It depends how you use and understand it.

[gel]

LOSING WEIGHT MAY SAVE SOMEONES LIFE -

[Raceross]

It is saving my life …weight dropped blood pressure healed depression healed skin issues arthritis from immobility etc…I am finally living well again and completely transformed my lifestyle with nutrition and exercise ..all for the better I will not be guilted to a robot voice telling me what I should or should not do for my own health thank you very much

[SAnn]

So, I’ve been working out for 2 years. I have a trainer 2 days a week and I exercise on my own 3 days. I was a 3x and now a 1x. However, I don’t want to take another 2-3 years to get to a small. I have high pressure still and I am pre- diabetic. So my doctor wants me to go on this; to help speed up my weight loss. This drug is just a boost with my exercising.

[adjizzl]

I have yoyo'd in weight since I was a child....been obese most of my life.
I went on a low carb diet in 1999-2000.
and lost 90Lbs in about a year.
....but, found every pound and then some not too long after.
54 now, diagnosed with Diabetes 5yrs ago....after dropping my denial, my doctor put me on Mounjaro at the beginning 0f 2023....6months later, I'm down almost 90Lbs and counting....
I haven't been this size since college.
NEVER this fast. I have ZERO idea how much more I will lose....and I'm not in control of that...the Mounjaro is.BMI chart says In supposed to be around 189Lbs....
....but, I'll be happy with 200-220Lbs
....currently, I'm 228Lbs