5 Surprising Facts About Ozempic The Media Won't Tell You!

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[@DoctorYoun]

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[@Raymo2u]

MY best friends boss took ozempic for 3 months, loss 70lbs...then had a stroke and can barely walk or function now. I dont find the risks worth it.

[@gloriahooks4158]

Wow! Seriously? I bet other medications and stuff can do the same.

[@gloriahooks4158]

They tried to put me on Ozempic for blood sugar control and I said nope. You also have to watch for medications like Metformin, Victoza, and Trulucity because those can do the same plus gas and bloating which can feel trapped and make one feel full, pain, vomiting etc. Metformin ER is easier on the body as for side effects but when I took with insulin and non insulin injectables, I was very sick from that. Some people I reckon csn tolerate but not everyone.

[@wiccan3548]

I've been on Ozempic for about 6-7 months. I do have type 2 diabetes. Not only have my blood sugars been regulated. I have lost weight. My blood pressure and cholesteral have regulated. It has helped so much.

[@RoseSOak]

My girlfriend says the same thing, she is using it for the original reason. She is off one medication and taking half another.

[@Deyanire]

I have that effect with bupropion that I've got for my ADHD-like symptoms and depression disorder.

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

@@DeyanireReally? I just started bupropion--it helps with weight and all of that?? (And so far, it hasn’t altered my mood, good or bad, is this normal)?

[@floridadivorce]

Same here! Game changer. I used to have dangerous glucose drops (50s) with metformin. I rarely have them now and I am pretty sure my other meds will be lowered or eliminated in my next dr visit. And losing weight has never been this easy.

[@deanaf]

@klickingkayasmr7585 Buproprion takes time to see results. I think I was told six weeks to see full effects.

[@trixiess364]

I’ve been on Wegovy for nine months and it’s changed my life! It’s improved my health in so many ways. I’ve lost 38 pounds and work out now 3-4 times weekly. I’ve lost no muscle mass because I knew I start lifting weights. I’m 56 so I needed to be lifting anyway. I love it and have not felt this good in years! Thankfully I’ve had few side effects. And bonus: it’s stopped all cravings for alcohol.

[@mosimosi630]

I’m starting this week I’ve been looking for testimonies everywhere thanks for sharing I have a 100 pounds to loose

[@kids.cats.crazy.]

I’ve lost almost 50 lbs on Wegovy in the last 9 months. Blood pressure, blood sugar, sleep apnea, all soooo much better. My food cravings are drastically reduced as is the “food noise” people talk about - it’s real. I haven’t felt this good in years.

[@mosimosi630]

@ wow I’m so happy for you and I am so encouraged I will let you know how it goes after a couple of months

[@Mrstigger747]

Congratulations on it working for you.

[@alexxC37]

@@kids.cats.crazy.are you worried about when you stop? Decades ago I took an appetite suppressant. I didn’t know about lowering your metabolism and all that. I was only 15. So I was really upset when I gained the weight back even though I was still being careful. I lost weight again later and stayed thin until I had my daughter. Now i’m in my 50’s. One of the things that makes me not want to try this is that you have to take it forever or you’ll gain the weight back.

[@charmed8997]

I’m a type two diabetic I was put on ozempic a few years ago did not do anything for me other than pains in my stomach and did not control my blood sugar the past year I wind up going on MOUNJARO which seem to work very very well controlling my blood sugar and the side effect was I lost 70 pounds in six months I’m on maintenance now. My blood sugar is well controlled and have a healthy BMI of 21. 😊

[@julieprince77]

Similar story here, but 6 weeks so far and lost 19 lbs so far

[@Barbie.Boo1961]

I too am healthier now using this. I have lost 58 lbs I have 18 more pounds to go then maintenance . I still throw up and I go from constipation to butt blast. Yes it sucks, but I would not change this for any reason. I feel better , mentally feel better, look better, I went from size 20 to size 10, 15 more pounds. ❤ BP is 100/77 and I am no longer on BP meds. I thank the drug companies for this drug and I am very thankful for my Lord Jesus who provides for me and loves me.

[@toomignon]

I have been on semiglutide for 4 months. I’ve lost 30 pounds. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and my inflammation is down. The anti-inflammatory properties are being investigated right now - but the anecdotal evidence is strong enough that my Rheumatologist was very happy to have me take it. She did make sure to mention that it’s likely a maintenance dose of semiglutide will be needed forever, but I have been struggling with weight and pain for decades, so I need help.

[@trixie9777]

🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

[@islandgrrrl299]

I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis and this has been a huge help for me too. It’s been 20 years since I’ve felt this good. My muscle pain is 80% less so now I can walk without the extreme pain.

[@sarahbelle2140]

This is very encouraging! I have lupus and am researching beginning these medications.

[@debbiesteadman6638]

@@sarahbelle2140my daughter has lupus, her doctor wants her to try this as well. I hope her insurance will approve it. She is in a great deal of pain everyday.

[@denisedarland3345]

I am on Ozempic for diabetes. I have lost 24 pounds so far, which is nice. I'll take it, but it's not why I'm taking it. I have always had a problem with sugar. Not just blood sugar, but my sugar cravings were out of control. I could not stop myself from binging on sugar a few times a month. It was the #1 reason I couldn't control my weight. What Ozempic is doing for me is making me feel "normal" when it comes to food. I may have had a binge eating disorder or something really wrong with the way my body wanted sugar all the time. Maybe that has something to do with the diabetes or the diabetes had something to do with that. I don't know. But now I don't need that sugar anymore and I can eat food like a normal person.

[@sarasmr4278]

I am so happy for your fantastic results! I was diagnosed with binge eating disorder and had great results with therapy. She happened to be an addiction specialist and taught me about mitigation of harm. I binged on healthier foods for awhile and at least they didn't make me sick. Now I'm able to manage my diet and cravings because I learned about healthier coping skills I didn't know I was missing. I can have a treat without it turning into a binge. I do still have to limit my carbs (I lost weight with keto) or I start to get bloated and anxious and have cravings. I think my body just doesn't handle sugar well. Anyway I didn't mean to write an essay here but maybe if you don't want to be on the med forever, or had to go off it, I bet those healthy coping skills would be a lot easier to learn when you're not also fighting demons. 💪💜

[@trixie9777]

@denise, so happy you found something to help with the cravings. 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

[@Magdalenasfears]

I went on it for my sugar and had a massive sweet tooth as well (it was from the diabetes). I used to just eat a pint of ice cream a day, be under 1,000 calories and think it was fine. I've got ice cream in my fridge from a month ago that I haven't touched now lol. I've been on it about a year and a half and my A1c is perfect, my blood work is great for the first time (I also discovered I have celiacs disease and cut all gluten out, which was easier with ozempic because no more craving cookies or sweet pastries). I was 224 when I started and now I'm 142. I'm happy I lost weight, I've been over 160 since I was 11 and diagnosed with pcos and insulin resistance, but I went on it because I had been on metformin for 20 years and still became diabetic. I'm 39 and it's so bizarre not to crave sweets for the first time in my life. I've never been a binge eater, but what I did eat was always sugary. I loved salads, chicken breast, veggies, but had to have a sweet after eating it.

[@whatsthethinh]

Sugar cravings = candidiasis

[@wombat.6652]

I am so relieved when I see people taking it diabetes. Which is what it was designed for. I got really angry when diabetics could not get it.

[@monikasda1]

I've been on Ozempic for a month exactly. I did make changes to my diet as well as this medication, and I'm down 20lbs. In my 30 days so far, (starting at 0.25) I've had no side effects. I just barely think about food 🤷🏻‍♀️ I drink water, stay away from junk food

[@lindabaldwin4315]

Wow this doctor speak so well.. I love how he speaks

[@pizzazzincorporated4583]

Been using Ozempic for several months. Aside from some constipation, which I treat with a fiber supplement, I am down to my ideal weight. I must say, I look great ( in my own eyes), feel fine and could not be happier with my results.

[@HalliGirl145]

Are you still using the project? I’m curious as to how successful we are after using Ozempic?

[@pizzazzincorporated4583]

@@HalliGirl145 I am now tapered to every other week. Some days I’m hungry but I seem to compensate the next day. Even when I am hungry I don’t eat anywhere nearly as much as I used to. So far my weight remains within a four pound range. It is such a strange feeling to leave food on my plate! In spite of the stories you hear for and against I think it is worth a try to see how you do.

[@GingerGoesGLP1]

@@pizzazzincorporated4583Good for you, that’s so good to hear. Glad this has worked out well and that you are still managing your food and hunger effectively. So many people think it’s just a miracle drug and they don’t need to do anything to change bad habits. ❤

[@Daughterchasya]

But if you stop taking it then what? You found a wheelchair drug to lose weight no diff from diet pills .. what happens when you discontinue ? I much rather lose it naturally and control my hunger and cravings than using a bandaid drug that will betray you if you stop

[@fitnfree3042]

@@pizzazzincorporated4583I think it’s worth it too. People need to be realistic about the rate at which you lose weight; even with medication, it might not be super dramatic per month, esp if you’re not incorporating other healthy habits. Also, there needs to be an exit plan for when medication use stops. I n short, it’s a tool not a miracle drug.

[@straightedgeredhead]

It's great to finally see on social media, the benefits of Ozempic etc. Thank you

[@SisterOle]

2nd types diabetes person on ozempic is here. Finally some good video about simaglutide! Gosh how I’m tired of all the viral content, who claims ozempic as “medicine for rich”, or some hight addiction medicine which will definitely kill every user in a following decade. This buzz is just disgusting and threatening, when the ozempic is the only diabetes treatment that suits you well. TYVM dr. Youn ❤

[@edanagorham6757]

Honestly they are just haters who want to have their jollies screaming at fat people about being lazy. They are big mad that anyone is getting help to normalise their metabolism. I wanna know where all this energy is for all the tech bros that “body hack” with metformin, another diabetes medication. It’s very clear that there’s a huge bias in who gets the whip of the public ire.

[@valkyrie1066]

Simaglutide! Okay, Dr was finding similar drugs to Ozezmpic to prescribe for my diabetes. He mentioned others, that's It, that's the one. Elderly diabetic here. He tried to explain it's not a weight loss drug for rich people....? Well, my insurance company DEFINATELY thinks it's a weight loss drug for rich people. you can only GET it if you can pa for it yourself.....and most people can't afford it.

[@sammyocgirl7411]

wait in 5 years when all them people need kidney transplants

[@edanagorham6757]

@ Tell me you don’t understand clinical trials without telling me

[@caroline-s]

​@sammyocgirl7411 but it's been in use for 10 plus years now.

[@lorigonzales7838]

My sister was taking ozempic and she got very quiet and slow to respond to questions. My sister and i pleaded with her to stop taking it but she was so excited abt thr weight loss she refused. She ended up having a stoke lost part of her vision and weakness in her legs. She couldnt stand or walk without falling and wound up in a nursing home. Very sad. .

[@shailaii1241]

To be honest this seems to me like wrong application must have happened. You're not supposed to inject into muscle or veins, maybe that was the cause? However I'm so sorry for what happened to your sister, hope she'll get better

[@lorigonzales7838]

@shailaii1241 Thank you.

[@2shadowcats2]

Ozempic is a cardio-protective drug which generally helps lower cardiovascular risks associated with heart attacks and stroke. I am sorry for what happened to your sister...but it is likely a separate event, and unrelated to her taking the Ozempic. Being overweight often is related to an unhealthy lifestyle, which was more likely to have been the major contributing factor in what occurred. Genetics can often play a key role. As a health professional, I would be surprised if the Ozempic was actually the cause. Sometimes people can be too quick to lay blame...it makes it easier to want to blame the drug rather to have to accept responsibility for making poor life choices. I sincerely hope that time will help your sister to rehabilitate and be able to regain some of what she has lost in function and life quality. Strokes are very difficult to deal with...but with hard work it is possible to have some improvements. I wish you all the best with her recovery.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Same happened to me. I'm getting home based nursing

[@lorigonzales7838]

@@simmiedavissimmiesings8185 I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not taking any chances with trying it myself. It may be fine for some people but just like the COVID vaccine it has risks for some.

[@Tiggercampbell]

A friend of mine tried it..he had it coming out both ends was so sick and only lost 2 pounds in a month! Def not for everyone

[@claireprice8021]

I tried ozempic, would throw up once to twice a week...was not for me.

[@caroline-s]

That's crazy 😮 one of the main side effects is constipation.

[@jujubee2141]

😔 That’s horrible. I’m so sorry 😢

[@Matrim42]

Every diabetic medication I’ve ever taken made me blast ass for a few weeks, but it eventually went away.

[@Create.Your.Legacy.]

​@@Matrim42 I don't mean to find the humor in what you went through.. but "blast ass" made me laugh so hard. 😂 I'm taking your expression and running with it. Thanks!

[@randy918]

Dr Youn’s thumbnail reaction shots are priceless, high entertainment. Thank you for a great channel Dr!

[@epowell4211]

Saxenda not only did the diet stuff (got rid of food noise and cravings, causing weight loss), it helped with my hoarding tendencies, depression, and my driving phobias (fear of running off the road, fear of bridges and ditches). For the first time in decades, I was thinking clearly, aware of my surroundings, able to concentrate on tasks, and did not need reminders to take care of things. I've been off it about 6 months, and my brain feels like an old lady again - blanking out in the middle of conversations, forgetting why I entered a room, searching long moments for words and names. I was only able to get the drug about a year, and I had only been on it about 3 months when I noticed how life changing the mental health benefits were, and those, more than the weight help, is why I continued to pay out of pocket for it as long as I did. I hope more studies are done on the many benefits this medicine has and it becomes more available!

[@leavesongrass]

Have you looked into HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? It can really help with the brain issues you mentioned.

[@epowell4211]

@leavesongrass not in many years. Went through the change in my mid 30s. By the time I saw doc about it, she said if I'd made it that long without it (going by my numbers) that I shouldn't bother. That's been 15 or more years ago, so maybe a 2nd opinion wouldn't hurt

[@charlenedalrymple7739]

@@epowell4211definitely look into a second opinion. Tell them you’ve had this issues for years and your precious Dr brushed you off.

[@scoutsn977]

I'm on Saxenda too and it's pretty good

[@missKarierterJoghurt]

I'm on Wegovy for 6 month and i lost 30 pounds till jet. I'm so happy that this medication exist and i have this option to get healthier

[@cassandrafine6373]

My husband is on Ozempic and has been for two years. He's lost very little weight despite eating only 1 meal a day due to his appetite. However, his A1C is down to 5.6, and he was pre diabetic.

[@steven4794]

That is not possible. Even without Ozempic. Unless that single meal is at minimum caloric requirement for the day, or he is intaking a ton of calories from snacks/drinks. Two years of caloric deficit as you imply would result in substantial weight loss even in the worst cases of thyroid issues.

[@attorneyreid7]

If that's the case, then his doctor needs to increase the dose. My friend is on Ozempic and has lost over 30 pounds in less than 5 months. I am on Wegovy, and I lost 28 ponds in 3 mounts and still loosing. Your husband should talk to his doctor about increasing the dosage

[@robinstahlbaum9813]

calories in calories out.. he's eating food you ae not aware of. can't beat thermal dynamics...

[@WujiKitty]

My sister has been on Mounjaro. Since then, she has definitely lost weight, however, she now has bladder stones, terrible UTI’s that won’t go away, heart palpitations, and racing heart. She was so nauseous and tired, she couldn’t exercise, so she lost a lot of muscle too. It can also affect your liver, and has been causing stomach paralyses. It is not something you want to take unless you really really need it. Everyone will react to it differently, I’m just sharing sister’s experience.

[@lilmsmischief69]

I take wegovy it’s well worth it. I went from 175 lbs to 128. I’m so happy with the results.

[@12GCabrera]

Did you just ask your provider for it or was it suggested to you? We are the same starting weight is why ask.

[@whitneyaskew2080]

How long did it take you to get down to 128? Congrats! 🎉

[@ileanagarcia-soto5449]

I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, tried other protocols and loss some weight. Started wegovy last Aug I have lost 22 pounds and my last blood work showed that I am getting back to normal. I still need to loose 30 more pounds to be closer to a healthy weight.

[@carltechmobile3983]

When I was in the Hospital a rep for Ozempic talked to me three separate times trying to get me to start taking the drug. They had already approved it with my insurance. I told the person no and the third time I told her get out.

[@PeterH-be1xe]

I can't think of one other country in the entire world where this would be considered either ethical or legal!

[@tahirahussain]

@PeterH-be1xeit’s legal in the UK and helping thousands of people regaining their life back. One has to think of this drug as any other hormonal drug for various issues. Our bodies already make GLP-1 but in some cases people have hormonal imbalances or insulin resistance and need help to loose weight or gain control on their blood sugar levels. This medication is doing wonders for all of these patients.

[@kathybartlett761]

I’m disappointed he does not address the side effects, the cons. I’d like to hear from a pharmacist.

[@roxannepearls901]

A pharmacist has no where near the training or knowledge of a board certified doctor.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

@@roxannepearls901 ... however is aware of meds and their side effects. Can advise honestly.

[@tigermagda]

The training of a pharmacist doctor is directed to the molecular mechanisms of action of drugs - and their molecular side effects. In molecular terms, they know more than medical doctors. But MDs know how the symptoms manifest from the molecular effects. Different careers, different takes.

[@ashassassin]

My thing is how sustainable is it? Every medical professional I've talked to says it's a lifetime commitment, because if you stop your appetite comes back with a vengeance and old habits kick in

[@edanagorham6757]

@@ashassassin But the appetite reduction is a side effect… it’s not the treatment. It treats by working on insulin resistance, many people use it who don’t have appetite issues and don’t even experience the side effect of appetite reduction to begin with.

[@caroline-s]

That's strange because it doesn't effect my appetite at all. Maybe be careful who you listen to.

[@edanagorham6757]

@@caroline-s Exactly, reduced appetite was only reported in 8% of patients in the trial but it’s something the fatphobes really latched onto. They love to squawk about how it’s a lazy way to eat less with zero knowledge of the trial data.

[@edsmale]

Can you tell me any medication for a chronic condition that ISNT a forever drug?? Any one.

[@trixie9777]

@@edsmale😂 so true …

[@raynaprettyman5361]

I’ve watched you for years and I’m glad you posted this. My doctor has offered wegovy to me a couple of times and I have been resistant. Then a childhood friend took it and did really well on it. I am in my 50s and very active, so is my friend, she even makes a living being a yoga and aerobics instructor, and neither one of us could lose any of the extra perimenopause weight. She did really well with Wegovy and so I think seeing your review here. I may actually try it.

[@lukasblaha1084]

Second 🎉☺️ Hello Doctor Youn, i love your content, personality and medical work ☺️ Greetings from Czech Republic 🇨🇿☺️.

[@periwinkle7375]

I’m concerned about 20 years from now…. Taking ozempic changes pancreatic function (especially when not diabetic) and has incidents of people getting pancreatitis….will pancreatic cancer increase over time the decades from now from it? Will I lose weight only to shorten my lifespan from side effects of ozempic? As it’s not fda approved for weight loss, what is the research currently showing from a negative aspect?

[@Oonagh72]

Can you make a video explaining what inflammation is?

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

🎯🎯👍🏾

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Look it up.

[@ElizIndRhythm]

I was on the minimum dose of Ozempic for a year for my type 2 diabetes, and it was amazing for my A1C. I lost about 25-30 pounds, mostly due to the drug relieving the compulsive nature of my eating. I can see why people would be on it for life because I still had to deal with my habits and thought processes - I may not compulsively super-size my value meals anymore, but I still was choosing to eat fast food over cooking when I was feeling stressed out. My doctor back in October moved me to the next level up on Ozempic, and this has been a pretty significant change. I'm finding that I am pretty consistently eating about 1,000 calories less than being on the minimum dose, which is about 1,500-2,000 calories less than before taking the drug. I'm now down to the lowest weight I've been in over a decade, and starting to be motivated to eat better and exercise, and I'm enjoying the process as well as the results. My goal is to change my lifestyle enough that I can not only get to a healthy weight but make the maintenance of that weight sustainable and get off all of the meds that my diabetes brought into my life. (16 more pounds down since October, 66 pounds to goal!)

[@SS-lt3mh]

Every drug over the past 50 or 60 years that helps with weight loss, has been touted as the latest and great thing since sliced bread. If you want to be honest in your review, and I am sure that you do, then you need to cover the injuries this medication has allegedly caused. While I respect your opinion, I also respect the countless opinions of patients who were allegedly injured by this medication. In my opinion, telling only half the truth is misleading.

[@PeterH-be1xe]

For the vast majority of people who take these meds under medical supervision, the benefits outweigh the risks. There will always be people who have unfortunate side-effects and/or complications. That's true of every drug, even aspirin. These are powerful medicines that need a prescription. It's important to follow the dosage instructions carefully, and if there is a bad reaction report to your doctor immediately. People make the mistake of thinking they know better than the manufacturer and take more than they should, or ignore negative symptoms until they're severe.

[@SS-lt3mh]

@PeterH-be1xelet me guess, you probably work in the medical or pharmaceutical industry. You seem to comment quite a bit about medical issues, in my opinion. I know, it’s always the patient’s fault. 🙄

[@SteveAssure]

Now you know they not gonna mention how it’s been causing paralysis of the stomach and suicidal thoughts… 🥴🤦🏾‍♂️

[@alexxC37]

Exactly this. Theres a cancer warning for this and apparently now people are getting something they’re calling eye rot. People are loosing their vision too. I’ve been watching this medicine since it got popular because i’m curious but dr youn not mentioning the controversy and law suits due to this medication is concerning. And is it just me or does it look like the comments are being moderated. Waaaay too many testimonials and I have yet to see discussion on the draw backs that I see everywhere else this medicine is discussed.

[@yellowbird5411]

The side effect list of Ozempic reads like a horror show script. I have a friend (an older female) who took it and lost a lot of weight fairly quickly. She says she feels better, but perhaps because she is older, the weight loss left her looking older and a bit saggy. Perhaps even regular dieting would have left her looking the same. We'll never know. But side effects are not to be ignored, and anyone considering this weight loss method should absolutely read the side effects list, which is very long and very serious.

[@PeterH-be1xe]

Read about the side-effects of acetaminophen, and you'll never take a Tylenol again.

[@edsmale]

I’ve had zero side effects. Every med has a long list of horrible side effects. Aspirin can kill you!!

[@yellowbird5411]

@PeterH-be1xe I read the other day that Tylenol was the "least" harmful, and that is what my doctor said, also. I've been taking OTC pain relievers for a long time, but not obsessively. I was taking acetaminophen for my painful fibromyalgia and hip pain. But my yearly blood work showed my kidneys stepped over the line of 60% to 58%, and had dropped six points in one year. I have a good diet, don't smoke, drink sodas, eat much sugar, or eat processed foods. I don't drink, or consume more than 1 or 2 cups of coffee a day. So I have to look at the OTC pain meds. My doctor isn't concerned, but a six point drop has me very concerned. So I stopped. The pain came back with a vengeance. I was also taking a prescription (diclofenac) for inflammation, and stopped that also, as it, too is an offender to the kidneys. I found that natural products that are not harmful to the kidneys have helped me a great deal.

[@joshuamartinez970]

That’s just normal weight loss side effects lol. Your skin isn’t going just bounce back

[@K.L.-]

Im not going to let myself fall for glp1 drugs. I want to be able to do it myself through hard work. I need that for myself.

[@businessacc179]

The noom app is a great help!

[@paxdei1988]

Yeah, but this will do it in a fraction of the time with a fraction of the effort.

[@K.L.-]

@ that’s why it’s hard work.

[@2shadowcats2]

Actually, obesity is not merely a "weakness"...it is a disease which is linked to an imbalance of hormones in the body. As a health professional, there is a reason why Ozempic type drugs work...they help to "normalize" these hormones. Why do people feel the need to demonize what is a medically -based treatment for a medical condition?? All Ozempic allows you to do is to have a more normalized approach to eating and nutrition by regulating the hormones in your body which are "out of whack". Appetite, and impulse control are regulated by these hormones. These drugs are not the "easy way" ...they just allow your body to function the way a "normal" thin person's body does. There is absolutely no weakness or shame in taking a medication to treat a medical condition. The way the media has approached this matter is disgraceful at best!! My advice is to use whatever tools are available to help you achieve a healthy body mass, and to stop worrying about doing it the "hard" way. Your health should be more important than needing to prove something...

[@kimberlygould5659]

👏🏻 Bravo!

[@LeahGratiot]

Ozempic has allowed my blood sugar to remain stable and in the normal range. I lost about 30 lbs, which was a bonus, but not why I use it.

[@gureXD]

true i just lost around 20 pounds from keto and exersice and now i have "ozempic butt" XD

[@francisjohnson665]

I have been taking Ozempic for about a year. I have lost about 40pounds . I haven't had any problems . My blood sugar is down and I am off insulin . All good .

[@sydneyh58]

I was on ozempic over a year ago for about 6 months. (I don’t have diabetes but other health conditions). I had a good experience on the medication but I never heard people talk about addictions regarding it, and I had to stop using it when there was a shortage. If you have any addictions (food,nicotine,drugs,alcohol etc) and don’t plan to take it for a lifelong condition please take this into consideration!

[@MrDukeeeey]

People lose muscle because they aren't eating enough protein. They are literally starving but the drug essentially turns off your hunger.

[@Mx.Rainbow_Goth]

its medically induced anorexia

[@PerrySkyePhoenix]

Most people that take this medication do not look well, imo.

[@michellejennings5887]

Yep, my sister has been on it for a year. She literally is unable to eat, the shot makes your brain ok with starving. She’s skin hanging on bones. She can’t eat enough to keep any muscle. It’s so bad for you.

[@trishna_6815]

@@michellejennings5887 you can take very low doses (e.g. 0.25-0.5mg rather than the standard 1 - 2.4mg), and include lots of protein in diet combined with resistance/weight excercise to avoid muscle loss. anything can be bad for you in the wrong dose, even water.

[@gracetou8963]

@@Mx.Rainbow_Goth They paying these greedy so called doctors to starve themselves. It also ruins your digestive tract.

[@ConteTomeck2106]

thanks for the info's I just started Ozempic for my diabetic but I needed to loose weight as well after 4 weeks on it my legs have less pain

[@kelsiekm]

I had the gastric sleeve done, where I had 80% of my stomach permanently removed. Best decision I’ve ever made. The surgery was one of the hardest I ever went through, but when your boarder line diabetic, and have high cholesterol, which the surgery helps with. Then yes, I will go through it. I’ve lost 80 pounds in a year, and I feel fantastic 💪😃💪! My stomach is the size of my thumb 😊!

[@DopamineDecor]

😮

[@kelsiekm]

@ Your emoji couldn’t be anymore accurate. It is crazy! 🤪

[@sheffieldamanda]

Wow, your surgeon cut alot out. It's meant to be left around the size of a banana 🍌

[@kelsiekm]

@@sheffieldamanda You said it perfectly! 😎 It’s really nice. I basically can eat what I want whenever I want 😃👍!

[@NateB1976]

Ozempic face is real!!! I don’t care what this guy says. My sister has been on it for a year and looks like a cancer patient. I work at a large private school and there is a running joke about all the teachers who lost weight with it based on their face. It is BLATANTLY obvious who is dieting/working out to lose weight and those on ozempic.

[@cynomain9802]

My worries are whether it can affect medication absorption.

[@brookek.579]

Yes, it can affect oral medications because it slows down the rate at which your stomach empties. Your doctor should be able to advise you further

[@julieprince77]

Hasn't with me

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

I have been on pretty much the same psych meds for at least 15 years (with occasional adjustments) and then in the last 10 years, added meds for heart failure, high BP, liver issues, and 2 insulins. I went on GLP-1s (first Trulicity for a year, now Mounjaro) in April 2022 and the only adjustments have been to the co-morbidity meds; I'm off all of them. Yay! Some people needs their thyroid meds adjusted, but I have not. For me, malabsorption of medications has not been a problem.

[@cynomain9802]

@HealthAtAnyCost yikes, heart failure. I'm on anticonvulsants and one cripples me if I raise the dose (and this decade loves the hikikomori lifestyle anyways-btw don't take Lamictal, it almost always gives you dreams so vivid you can become psychotic (I'm lucky, the closest thing I've had to a nightmare is being the front seat passenger with a bad driver, and since I don't know how bad the pain an accident would be my body can't replicate it) and it's often used for other reasons) and barely works at its current dose, plus I realized during replying I started having those thoughts before adding a benzodiazepine to the mix (currently trying to replace the bad medication) so IDK whether that's safe either.

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

@@cynomain9802 Blessedly, I do well on Lamictal (lamotrogine). What kicked my ass was Risperdal (risperidone). I gained 80 lbs. in 3 months on that. Took care of hallucinations, but as soon as I switched to Latuda (lurasidone), my weight settled down. Didn't lose, but wasn't gaining at a rate that terrified the already severely obese me. Psych meds are so individual, but some anti-psychotics/anti-convulsants can be hell on our minds as well as our bodies.

[@thea1rachiel]

My husband tried going on ozempic two separate times. The problem was it impacted his personality and thinking ability. It made him so ditzy that he was making poor decisions. It was kinda funny the first week. After that, it was scary. Both times he tried it, it happened, and both times he stopped because he was having trouble caring or planning or organizing his thoughts.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Good for your husband - smart move!

[@tigermagda]

That's a very serious side effect. Hope it's reported!

[@maystar2366]

I’ve lost 10kg in 5 months on wegovy but the best thing is a massive reduction in inflammation caused by lipeodema. I’ve had a but if nausea every now and then but that’s it. It’s completely changed how my brain thinks about food and hoping it’s going to support me in resetting my relationship with it

[@lisachaput2952]

In the beginning, I found Oxympic to make me really tired. Sometimes, you feel a part of your body is in pain, and then a couple days later, you lost inches there. It's like the sugar is choked out of the muscles for me. I lost core weight, which helps me be more mobile.

[@marissafarr1346]

Best thing I've ever done for my health. Lost 50lb and feel so much heavier and happier. My relationship with food is so much better too!

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Do it wisely .... without diabetic meds which u will regret.

[@victoriahansen4444]

Norway gave me a warning on youtube that this is info from a doctor in the USA lol, and to look at info here with a link.

[@keyia1983]

Everyone received the same disclaimer

[@Platinumpuppy]

I’m so sorry. I am from the USA and I agree with Norway. Don’t trust the US government.

[@aqhasassy]

A relative is now skin & bones. She looks horrible, still on it about 2 yrs. At Christmas her clothes hung on her like a garbage bag, no shape whatsoever. Can it alter your mind? At times she doesn’t make sense. Can’t complete a sentence. Can it be addictive? She’s a dental hygienist. I hope she can keep her job. And doesn’t die of starvation. I’m overweight but I’d rather be healthy.

[@greaselighting101]

My best friend just died December 18. Her intestines died due to malnutrition

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

​@greaselighting101 how long was she on it?

[@caroljeanscott5571]

Watching this clip, I feel I am lucky, I try and eat foods that are healthy, and I do not have trouble with weight. I am not addicted to dangerous activities and when I find I am doing something that may not be good for me, I was able stop with no problem. For example at one time I used to drink about 4 diet colas a day, then I heard on the news that Aspartame may cause cancer so I stopped drinking diet soda and now I drink carbonated water which is just as satisfying to me. I cannot see myself taking Ozempic unless there is a good medical reason.

[@edanagorham6757]

Good thing it can’t be prescribed without a good medical reason. And yes you are lucky, that luck can change as easily as getting pregnant (the most common factor in developing an autoimmune disease), or having an accident and needing pain medication. You’ll find most people with Hashimotos and other metabolic diseases actually follow very strict diets that go beyond “trying to eat foods that are healthy”, their habits aren’t the problem, The difference is they have an impaired metabolism and the weight refuses to drop beyond the overweight range naturally.

[@KeepNitReeel]

​@edanagorham6757 i agree an "infinite percent" 💯 💯 💯 some bodies do not process insulin correctly, some have hormone issues, there's all kinds of things we don't understand about how our bodies work & Thank God for the truth tellers, information in power & that power should be shared!

[@Brittany25-j6f]

I always enjoy your "surprised face" in the thumbnail!😅

[@annakomis8998]

There are so many benefits from losing extra fat.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

.... the right way

[@VintageConversation]

Each to his own, but I have PTSD from Ozempic, it game me such headaches, heart palpitations, and facial pain/neck pain that every time I think about it, I once again feel those pains

[@angelasieg5099]

I'm on Ozempic for diabetes and it's awful. I feel like I have a stomach bug. I have two prescriptions for nausea meds and still feel sick and not hungry.

[@saskiajakabfy8232]

I have type two diabetes and have been on Ozempic for 2 months my blood sugar is perfect and I have lost 18kg!!! (39 pounds?) I feel good,😊

[@wombat.6652]

Thank you.

[@moniquesantrifcer1447]

The constipation with it is wild. Get used to shitting once a month

[@cloakster]

That is far from everyone’s experience on the meds. Certainly hasn’t been mine, and I’ve been on a GLP-1 for 18 months now.

[@cloakster]

@@RedPill77777 Mild diarrhea is fairly common, and usually transitory. Vomiting is not that common. If it’s something that keeps happening, that person is likely on too high a dose, and needs to titrate down.

[@kasugaifox8571]

I was the opposite. It was get to a toilet now, or you're gonna shit NOW!

[@kayleencovert1791]

That is very true. I have IBS-C and had a hard time before taking Ozembic and monjaro. After taking them one time each, I shit once a month. Even WITH medications and supplements. The bloat is real

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

There is no way that, medically, someone can go past a week, two at the most, without being so sick they are in the ER. I've been on Mounjaro for almost 2 years and had/have constipation unless I am proactive, which I am now. Each day I take a decent amount of magnesium and fiber supps and go at least once a day. I am a retired midwife and have dealt with impacted stool, excavating to get it out. Someone who hasn't gone even a few days can end up in the ER having a nurse excavate. Prevent constipation and you won't have it anymore.

[@nitamccall9289]

I have type two diabetes. I used Victoza for several years. Ok results. Switch to ozempic and my numbers are great. Side effect is stomach issues but mine got better after a couple months.

[@melissalove2463]

I’m type 2 diabetic & on Ozempic ,it helps my sugar levels but I’m not losing any weight on it & it certainly doesn’t make me feel full . It would be nice to lose weight but at least & importantly it’s controlling my glucose levels !

[@nadiacolova2777]

What are your thoughts on Glucophage? The active ingredient is metformin hydrochloride.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Similar. Don't take it.

[@davidbellod4656]

Hi Doctor Youn! I just was wondering, if Ozempic can be a suppressant for dopamine, does that mean it could have negative effects for people with depressive disorders?

[@emilyrossen4111]

I tried it and found it very frightening!! The first week I was having panic attacks and by the second week I was having suicidal idealisations. I tried it for a second time I was in a better mental health place - but I had exactly the same reaction. I’m surprised there aren’t warnings!!

[@PeterH-be1xe]

I trust you reported this to your physician, who should have filed an official report with the company. They will want to hear about any adverse reaction. Without data, there is no evidence.

[@MJFish]

@PeterH-be1xeThey don’t want to hear about the adverse reactions.

[@trixie9777]

@davidbellod, thats a very good question. My husband takes it & has done well with it for losing weight & not borderline diabetic anymore. However, he seems emotionless. He doesn’t laugh & joke as much as he used to.

[@dianagonzales5113]

@@trixie9777oh wow that’s so sad, im so sorry. My husband has a coworker who is a great guy always fun loving and great family man, loves ppl in general, funny guy, and he started taking Ozempic last year and has been in a serious depression, family is really worried for him.😢

[@beverlyweber4122]

I've been on Mounjaro for a year. My diabetes was out of control for more than a decade. Now...totally under control as long as I TAKE THE SHOT. If I miss, my glucose control goes back to horrible. I have only lost about twelve pounds, sadly. My doctor thinks its because I am still on insulin that my weight stays the same. But without the insulin, the control is much less. So we are waiting to see what happens in terms of new meds or new doseages in the future.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Please consider a full lab workup. This ain't nothing to play with

[@christiebusic4466]

What are your thoughts about metformin and weight loss ?

[@patherbert6684]

I had real bouts of fatigue finally quit it after feeling lousy all the time.

[@MK-rt2gm]

You're making the drug companies RICH as you will take them for life.

[@Sg_1012]

This was a great video . Thank you.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

hmm

[@jenmonty1007]

I was on ozempic for diabetes and couldn't get over 0.25mg. All i did was puke. It was so horrible

[@Silver_Fox_BT]

All of these drugs cause slow emptying stomach which for many people causes nausea and vomitting.

[@codzy3532]

i was diagnosed last yr in oct 2024 for diabetics been on a 3 yr journey trying so hard to lose weight im 62 a woman menopausal too since being on it im finally losing weight and i dont crave sugary foods anymore i like ozempic helped me heaps but movie stars do it for vanity when u have real ppl like me with diabetes wich is a terrible disease i never got sick or dizzy or bad (so called ) side effects of it but im a size 20/22 in clothes if i hit size 16 im going off it i still do my exercises (for my age bracket ) walk eat healthy too but overall im happy with it

[@LinaGenX]

QUESTION as someone who never wanted to change my body in any significant way. I have never had fillers or surgery. I grow my own hair & nails, and rearly wear makup I have often wondered if surgically changing ones body, really makes anyone happier. Does the feeling last, or does it just make people look at themselves in the mirror and find new "faults" they need to fix? I'm gen x, I take care of my body, mistly by hiking, and I just don't understand ppls need to look perfect. So, are the ones chasing a paericular look any happier than the rest of us?

[@robinpriego4453]

Eat right, think right, and move right🤍🤍🤍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🎉🎉🎉

[@sassyt1545]

Nice refrigerator magnet platitude. That doesn’t work for everybody.

[@margitandersson]

Love the doktor❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessicamason9047]

Ive been on ozempic for over 2 years, Ive lost nothing. Helps keeps my sugars down

[@supernova743]

So which is it. Does exercise help or not? Because first you say theres no change in ozempic face between ozympic and diet+exercise but then you suggest exercise as a way to help with the symptoms.

[@linden5576]

Dr., This is quite intriguing because this weight loss injection not only aids in shedding pounds but also lowers blood sugar levels. How might it affect someone who already has low blood sugar?

[@Jesscabearr]

If someone has low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), they likely will not be prescribed it. I am on one of the medications and if they increase my dosage, I will check sugars periodically to make sure it doesn’t drop them.

[@linden5576]

@ thank you very much for your reply to my question, very helpful.

[@i.5673]

It will definitely get rid of all inflammation. If you still eat junk though you won’t loose a lot of weight. If you eat healthy the pounds will fall off

[@steffers178]

New to channel! 🎉 liked & Subscribed! Thanks so much...All i hear is about the bad stuff! Not the good positive stuff! You've helped me so much! I was so scared to take, I'd stop, start, an stop..i have really nothing bad about it. I take my fiber each day & try an eat better an eat my protein. When off it, my sugar goes up, when on it..its great! The fears gone..i will be ok..exercising, eating correctly an drinking tons of water! 🎉 i just want to be healthy..53 years of junk food! I am totally addicted to sweets..i will beat this! 💪🙏🏽 sweet addiction is just as bad as other addictions!

[@steffers178]

Def gotta drink tons of water, it helps along with fiber...if it carbs whilst on it, it will set your tummy up for the fall...I think it does help! My goal is to get better an get off all meds if not just some..drinking tons of water helps with legs to stop cramping at night!

[@chancydancyful]

I am on Ozempic for diabetes because my insurance stopped their coverage of Steglatro. Truth be told, I am still bitter about that fact. It is helping keep my A1c where it needs to be, so it is worth it, I guess. I haven't noticed weight loss, but then stress may be counteracting that.

[@iammadeinthecreatorsimage.8295]

Stress does that to me too, it keeps my weight on no matter how much I diet and exercise.

[@barnabasrozsa793]

Lowering blood sugar is only beneficial if you are having a high blood sugar to start with. “It lowers the blood sugar” became a marketing slogan

[@40acrefarmakahorsewomansna11]

What kind of Doctor are you?

[@waynewhite6920]

The dopamine starts when the ritual starts the moment you start to get the plate to eat the food, pull up to the drive-through or walk through the door of the restaurant. It is an addiction and you can overcome it if you really want to and you don’t need a drug to kill your appetite. And as far as reducing inflammation that may come from your food and if you eat less and better all those same problems will go away with no drugs. The more you educate yourself about food you will become healthier period

[@xerofelix7090]

I honestly don't think there's enough research on Ozempic and similar drugs. I've heard there were cases of death related to Ozempic as well. I'd rather be sure it's safer, and gave people try safer, less medically risky methods first.

[@we4utube2]

Great video

[@gingin3919]

Guys the moment you stop taking it, you gain all the weight back, believe me I know what I'm talking about

[@blujeans9462]

Same thing happened to me when on a keto diet. About one year later I got to my ideal weight so I slowly - very slowly - started adding carbs, but still ate mostly what I ate on keto - along with portion control. Within a few months I started gaining weight back. All the hard work, restrictions, exercises - all for nothing.

[@ofelia7077]

I am interested in future side effects/impact on health

[@3hpleft]

I do need to loose approximately 100 due to a poor medication Icwas given for 4 months. I was fine before then. I hope a GL3 medicine could undo this vs getting a surgery or at least cheaper.

[@starryadventure8922]

Please read thru the comments and ask others questions

[@cgodlien]

Try Keto. My cousin just lost 90lbs in a year. He reversed his type 2 and sleep apnea. Much better then taking another drug. Its an endless cycle once you get into taking drug after drug to fix each other.

[@lindag9975]

My diabetic family members have brought their A1C numbers down to 5.0 using Ozempic or Mounjaro. Also lost weight. I have normal blood sugar though and don't use any of these but eat protein and fiber for fullness.

[@RaijinPhoto]

The average person loses 8% of muscle per decade. What do you think is the average potential of muscle growth per decade with regular (4-5x per week) exercise and standard bulk/cut routines.?

[@lpg8518]

People refer to ozempic as a general word for these types of drugs. It may not be ozempic but it’s the same type of drug,

[@dellzywillis3001]

What about people saying they were violently ill after taking it. And a man that said his wife died after trying it to wear a pretty dress to be in their daughter's wedding. Can you talk about some of that?

[@alfhilda]

What was the cause of death? A desire to wear a nice dress is not a reason to go on weight-loss medication, it’s only for folks with obesity.

[@dellzywillis3001]

@alfhilda I think something with it messing up her intestines. She was pretty chubby and wanted to look nice. Half the people (stars) that supposedly are taking it aren't that big.

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

The man's wife who died is Roy Webster and his wife was Tricia and they live in Australia. Tricia was taking _two_ GLP-1s at the same time to try and speed up the weight loss. The press, or most if them, neglected to mention that tiny important tidbit. She had two different doctors prescribing the meds to her so she could get the two at the same time. Sadly, her desire to lose weight fast brought on the major complications that led to her death. I'm sorry for the family. It has to have been horrible.

[@vancraven7688]

I couldn’t handle ozempic. During the time it was difficult to get a consistent supply. It basically was like starting over but at higher dose. I was sick for three days and it was bad. I’m on mounjaro and have lost almost 40 lbs in six months. A1c down to pre-diabetes. I am just concerned with the muscle wasting. Could that raise liver enzymes

[@SarahMarcon]

I have struggled with alcohol addiction over the years and after taking Ozempic the alcohol cravings completely disappeared.

[@SharonCisneros-rv3kp]

I've been on it for 2 years lost 27 pounds in a size 2 am diabetic and maintain a 6.0 a1c was terrible sick at first now not so much but all my skin has fallen on my stomach and legs looks terrible

[@robinmendelson5512]

Wonderful to everyone who is finding success. I encourage you to use this opportunity to change your diet. Get rid of sugar and ultra processed foods. Try reducing the carbohydrates you eat. And of course start building muscle. Your goal should be metabolic health.

[@eandd7703]

I usually love your videos, but i think this video is doing a disservice to your viewers. There are plenty of negatives of these drugs and they are never discussed. Very serious ones. I wish it wasn't basicly a commerical for weight loss drugs.

[@kimberlygould5659]

Agree. I was very surprised to see this video by him

[@kellyjones1483]

I lost 3 stone many years ago and my face did look a bit saggier, its the weight loss, not the ozempic. This weight has gone back on now and i am taking delivery of my first dose of monjaurno next week

[@riversong4311]

A warning about one of the more common side effects is it can cause such burning in your stomach that you can't eat, drink or even function because of the pain. I tried trulicity (same idea as ozembic), and had the stomach pain that after 2 weeks I had to stop using. No amount of weight loss is worth the pain of these drugs diabetes or not.

[@sammyocgirl7411]

the O face is REAL sorry,,,,I know someone that lost 45 pounds on O she is 34 years and OMG it aged her so bad

[@denisedarland3345]

Losing weight does that. NOT Ozempic. You get the face no matter how you lose weight. It's a side effect of weight loss.

[@sammyocgirl7411]

@@denisedarland3345 nope sorry you are wrong.....

[@roisinmc7442]

​@denisedarland3345 it seems different and more extreme with ozempic. It's very noticeable in youngish celebrities like Kelly Osborne and Rita Ora - in their 30's but facially now look a decade or more older. Usually when you have a lot of weight loss at that age you don't look dramatically older, something is different with the GLP drugs and facial muscle wastage. Not a good look

[@michellejennings5887]

It is true. People lose weight so quickly from starving.

[@Buggu3]

I lost 55 lbs on fasting no lose skin babe n I look younger n fresh

[@shylady8711]

What about semagglutide?

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

This is a semaglutide

[@WelshGingerCat]

I've been on wegovy for 5 months and have lost 32 lbs so far. 3 people who noticed my weight loss, but do not know that I'm on wegovy have said, "Your bum looks smaller"!! I thought it was a coincidence until I watched this video!

[@furball711]

You have to stay on it for weight loss. Once you are off of it, you are hungry all the time and gain it all back

[@inuyasha054]

im taking zepbound

[@rajaking2188]

Dear sir, I first view and like.l'm from India.(West Bengal)

[@CynLeeAm]

Completely unrelated but I just saw a funny meme related to plastic surgery that I know Dr. Youn and all of you would laugh at 😂 but I have no way to share it here! 🥺 One thing I miss about FB... Being able to share memes and photos and gifs in the comments. Lol

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Youp my face and butt are saggy from weight-loss lol. I'm almost a senior with arthritis and osteoporosis. Can't tighten it,needs surgery to remove. I take collagen powder.