Losing weight has always been at the forefront of what women want. We all want to fit in that size 4, You know what they say, “never too skinny or too rich”. What won’t we do to lose weight? however, none of us cared as long as it worked temporarily. The main word is temporary. Back in the day, we were all on amphetamines Aka Diet pills, doctors prescribed it with water pills and we all joined in, I remember friends smoking cigarettes because it helped us lose weight by cutting the appetite, no one ever thought of the side effects or the long-term implication. Addiction and a temporary solution. We just jumped in eyes closed. I am guilty of that so, I am the last one to judge. No one told you it was bad for you. We have destroyed our health and spent millions of dollars to no avail.

Then there was the fen ben craze, we all ran to get it. This stuff never really worked, if it did, we would not now need Ozempic. It turned out diet pills did not work and was harmful and Fenben did not work it was harmful.

Big pharma is making money on women’s insecurities and their quest to find that magic pill. Is Ozempic the magic pill everyone is looking for? We have once again jumped in headfirst into this, the Hollywood stars are having parties where they are injecting this product and praising its glories. Do remember that this drug was created to treat diabetes and this trend is creating a shortage for the people it was created for. All drugs have side effects. time will tell.

In the last two years, we have learned one thing, Big Parma is out to make money in any way they can. Ozempic is new, we don’t know what the residual effect will be. I know people will say “I don’t care as long as it works” But be forewarned you may be in for a worst-case scenario. More weight when you stop, disrupted metabolism, and worse. It works for the time that you use it but it’s not sustainable. It is also very expensive. Knowledge is power.

What Are the Side Effects of Ozempic?

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. A healthcare provider can advise you on side effects. If you experience other effects, contact your healthcare provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.

Common Side Effects

The most common side effects of Ozempic are stomach problems such as:³⁵

• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Stomach pain and inflammation
• Burping 
• Gas
• Indigestion 
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux

Other side effects include:³⁵ 

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Diabetic retinopathy, or problems with the eyes/vision
• Injection site reaction 
• Increase in digestive enzymes called lipase and amylase

Severe Side Effects

Mood changes or suicidal thoughts

• Thyroid C-cell tumor (this has only been seen in nonhuman animal studies)
• Risk of medullary thyroid cancer: Symptoms may include swelling/a lump in the neck, trouble swallowing or breathing, and hoarseness.
• Hypersensitivity reaction or anaphylaxis: Symptoms can include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Angioedema (swelling beneath the skin) 
• Kidney problems: Symptoms may include swelling, decreased urination, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
• Inflamed pancreas: Symptoms include severe stomach pain and nausea with or without vomiting.
• Gallbladder inflammation and gallstones: Symptoms include upper stomach pain, fever, and yellowing of the skin or whites of eyes.
• Fainting or feeling like you may pass out

Long-Term Side Effects

In some cases, long-term side effects may occur. Some possible long-term side effects may include:⁶³

• Appendicitis
• Constipation
• Dehydration 
• Gallstones/gallbladder inflammation
• GERD
• Hair loss
• Inflammation of the pancreas
• Kidney failure
• Orthostatic hypotension (feeling dizzy when going from a lying down or sitting position to standing up) 
• Retinopathy (eye complications) 
• Thyroid cancer

Report symptoms to your healthcare provider or seek emergency attention if needed. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have signs of a thyroid tumor, including: 

Swelling or a lump in the neck/Difficulty swallowing/Hoarseness/Shortness of breath

• Report Side Effects

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your healthcare provider may send a report to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting

I am not here to recommend or discourage, all I am saying is to think very clearly before you jump into another weight loss drug. Try losing weight the hard way, Diet, exercise, Healthy organic food, cut the sugar, and remember it’s not what you’re eating it’s what’s eating you.