Fatigue with Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda

According to the Mayo Clinic, “fatigue is defined as an unrelenting exhaustion that is not relieved by rest. A nearly constant state of weariness that develops over time and reduces your energy, motivation, and concentration. It can also affect your emotional and psychological well being.”
Could your GLP-1 medication be contributing to your fatigue? Or is something else going on?
Let’s get into it in this week’s new vlog!
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[@avmatters]

The fatigue is real. I'm not sure about the 5% figure. I wake up tired now on 0.75. I always want to take a nap. Six months ago I was knocking out project after project. Now taking out the garbage is a project.

[@Z8terfix]

Same! It's mind numbing fatigue .. no respite

[@avmatters]

@@Z8terfix I think mine is getting better slowly. I've been on since mid-November. It's definitely a weight loss vehicle though.

[@iammelvadixon5164]

The fatigue is so real!!

[@iammelvadixon5164]

I’ve been on ozempic for 6 months and I’m so tired during the day it’s ridiculous!!! I will eat more protein and see if this works.

[@avmatters]

Mine has improved about 75% at the 7 month point.

[@Happydayz2023]

I am a physician taking semaglutide currently and wanted to mention that the GLP 1 agonists stimulate vagal nerve afferents which may contribute to slower heart rate and blood pressure and calming effects which in turn may cause fatigue and sleepiness especially in people who already have low blood pressure like me. It would be helpful to check blood pressure and pulse to see if that’s a factor.

[@susansmall384]

Thanks for providing this info! I get my BP checked every week when I get my injection, and last week it was 104/60. That had me a little worried!

[@shaunphillips6160]

I got high blood pressure so thus should be good for me haha

[@avmatters]

Thanks. I'm about where I always was, 125/75. Fatigue is about 85% better.

[@nicolecook2808]

Thanks for adding that. I have lower blood pressure since starting Ozempic and I am on high blood pressure pills because I had high blood pressure before. About 100/65. I am fatigued and I just don't feel like eating. I have talked to my pharmacist and they recommended dropping one pressure pill for a week and see what happens.

[@tendaroni]

This is good. Bc my blood pressure has always been kind of normal, but I notice now, when I get up from sitting or laying down I get really dizzy 😵‍💫 and it’s not a quick recovery. This only happens at home, not at work, and I’m at the front desk at a hospital. I wear compression socks to work, bc I used to be 230lbs at 5’2 and had edema in my ankles so bad I couldn’t keep my feet in my shoes, very problematic since I walk to work. So that’s how I ended up on Ozempic. Now I’m always cold and tired. Iron w/in range but on the lower side. It could be good for me to check my blood pressure more.

[@JackieMoss]

Best KZbin resource for Tirzepidids I’ve found? Why is no one else talking about the fatigue?!?!?!

[@Twirlyhead]

There is definitely more going on than _undereating._ I eat quite well with semaglutide and it coshes me: extremely tired, weak, no energy, concentration or motivation, near constant brain fog, wild dreams when I sleep. Seriously considering stopping.

[@scoutdixie4412]

My dreaming has increased and the fatigue is bad.

[@dani09eveline]

It’s because of slow absorption of nutrients but most people won’t say that. Even if you eat the right amount of calories

[@elizabethwalsh3417]

I drink more water and if that does not work, its a need for protein

[@kathigratton2286]

Same , the amount of I don’t want to wake up, or when up just sit around waiting to go back to bed

[@scoutdixie4412]

Funny i found this video. I was looking up ozempic and fatigue everything said zero fatigue. I have some pretty serious fatigue.

[@sonyacurti]

Meeeeee too!

[@ellnino]

I have too, almost extreme non functuoning fatigue, but it passes 24 hours after my dose.

[@MarylandMermaid]

On Wegovy 5 weeks. Just on .5 now. Fatigue has built up to point I feel as if my legs weigh 100 lbs each and I’m walking through glue. Nausea has been on and off, but the fatigue is off the charts.

[@dusicasalinic8857]

3:37 3:39

[@nrwpkappas534]

Exactly

[@Leadbellie]

Dr Dan - you are going to do AMAZING!! You’re coming out of workin’-for-the-man and now for yourself!!!! Rise and grind - you’ll do great!!!

[@FirdragonFirdragon]

I started Wegovy and im exhausted like never before. Im eating even though i dont want too. Im drinking protein drinks and have no desire for sweets which is AMAZING for me as thats my addiction. I dont feel that mental pull of obsessive eating either. I dont want to stop Wegovy but this exhaustion is killing me. Started taking certain vitamins hoping it helps. Good luck everyone

[@tracirogers9719]

Me too! The exhaustion is horrible

[@NicoleMs.Country]

WHAT HAVE YOU TRIED THAT WORKS FOR EXHAUSTION AND MOOD SWINGS ????

[@Z8terfix]

Me too! My h wil kick me out and my kid will go into care lol!

[@cynthiariley6785]

I'm only at my 4th injection and I could sleep all day! The guilt! Did you find any tips? I was thinking about going back down?

[@kathleencasey7961]

I’m on Mounjaro just one week. Not have problems with being tired.

[@lavenderkisses9461]

Ok what I found that really helped with the fatigue was to go Keto-I think the ketone production helped. It took about 2 weeks to get adapted but it really has helped.

[@taniesha6265]

Keto takes your energy within itself…

[@tendaroni]

I found found it difficult to approach keto the way I gave in the past due to the slow digestion. I didn’t really lose weight on keto but my energy was way up!

[@DR-jo]

⁠@@tendaroni the only time I’ve seen people fail with weightloss on keto is if : they don’t actually follow it consistently , they don’t consistently get enough calories, they rely on processed keto foods and fake sugars which often aren’t even keto.. aka they do dirty keto, they don’t eat enough fat or they don’t get enough greens (more an individual thing). I notice some women that do everything right and it’s clean keto etc, they sometimes take 2-4 weeks before starting to lose weight vs most guys it’s usually the first week. Doing a super clean keto or carnivore diet with intermittent fasting seems like the most successful especially around the 6mo to a year mark. Also hormone issues can’t slow down results so drinking dandelion root tea can help clean the liver faster and process the estrogen better (ex. Helping with pcos). Oh and people think drinking alcohol or supposed “keto” alcohol is ok even in moderation.. but your liver will process alcohol instead of fat for around 24hrs so it’s better to not drink at all or keep it for a rare cheat day. I was bummed when I tried monk fruit, allulose, stevia I stopped losing weight. I’m not a huge fan of fat and oily foods often hurt my stomach so it was a game of trying to find what type and how much fat and when I could tolerate.. cooking with organic grass fed/pasture raised ghee (like adding it to most things I cook), eggs, more marbling in my steak, and making my own sauces with heavy whipping cream (cream of mushroom, white sauces, even some Mexican chili sauces, etc). I don’t have time to make everything from scratch everyday so I’ll often make extra and freeze it in 1-2 servings and it saves me a lot of time. I’m addicted to sugar/carbs so if I’m feening for something for at least 4-5 days , I’ll wait and only have 1 cheat day (ideally only once a month or every 2 weeks) and it helps prevent me from going completely off the wagon but I also noticed I won’t feel good the following days and majority of the time it isn’t worth it and the longer I go clean keto the less cravings I have. People can lose weight sticking to clean keto and it seems more sustainable long term than other diets. If you hated it though you might want to try the other end of the spectrum which is something like the 80/10/10 diet by dr Douglas graham . I lost 15lbs in 40 days doing zero exercise and increased my cal to 3000+ daily but it’s fully raw, low fat, plant based and your not allowed certain things like grains, beans. There’s fb groups that help give tips etc but for me it’s not sustainable long term and requires lots of prep work to get normal like meals and tracking your vitamin/mineral uptake since it’s easy to get malnutritioned or ur just eating mono meals of straight fruit/veggies without work. Regardless of the spectrum the commonality is always Whole Foods and no processed foods.

[@kathigratton2286]

Agree Ketovore for almost. A year , started this , but also added some carbs and with both I’m dead to the world ..

[@marceloferraresso6834]

Ozempic made me TERRIBLY tired. Could not train at all...

[@kerrybailey772]

you are pretty funny, love how real you are! I also appreciate the info in the videos

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

Besides the intense fatigue has anyone else experienced the memory problem/ Forgetfulness and/or brain fog?..

[@NicoleMs.Country]

Yes I have…. It’s embarrassing talking to people losing my train of thought.

[@Happydayz2023]

Total brain fog and memory issues and I only took 0.25 mg because my blood pressure got so low I couldn’t function.

[@wandamass8491]

I’ve been taking Ozempic for 5 months. I felt horrible the one month I took the .1 dosage. The nausea was always lurking and I didn’t want to eat. There were days my blood sugar stayed above 180 because I felt so bad. I was also fatigued. Yeah no kidding, I wasn’t eating. I spoke to my endocrinologist and asked her to lower my dosage back to .05. I’m in my second week taking this dosage and feel much better. No more nausea and I’m not as tired because I’m eating more calories. My brain wants food again. I don’t know exactly how much weight I’ve lost because I don’t have a scale. I am down 2 dress sizes from an 18 to 14.

[@marydtorres5952]

Hi Dr. Dan from Guam 🇬🇺 I've been on Ozempic since October 2022 I was 221lbs now 188 it was a struggle from mentally, emotionally and side effects. My side effects were the tiredness and nausea, stomach upset. Give your self time to adjust now that I'm on my 3 month it's getting better. For nausea and stomach upset fresh ginger with hot water helped me alot. 👍Thanks Dr. Dan this is a good video topic for encouragement

[@Shalom.4.4.]

I schedule my injection date to accommodate for the fatigue. I take it in the middle of the week on a day where I don’t have anything significant coming up for the next two days. I don’t work and I wouldn’t be able to function normally if I did have a regular job. Luckily I can nap when I need to. There’s definitely something more going on than just not eating.

[@naomigisel]

Yesterday was my first day of injections, and I woke up feeling nauseous, which prevented me from going to work. I am quite fatigued. I will need to undergo the same process again, knowing that I will need to take two days off from work. Currently, I am unable to keep any food down.

[@janelord3483]

Hello there, I found your channel a few weeks ago and it was very easy to understand what you were saying. I started on oxampic at the beginning of May and have lost 35lbs of weight so far. Yippee.... I put on so much weight in 2011 after having a knee replacement, which I ended up getting CRPS. I have struggled with pain and nasty pain meds, fatigue and weight gain. After starting oxampic my health has changed drastically. I have more energy, my balance is better, my sleep is better (still lots of fatigue) . The biggest change it has given me is LESS PAIN, my crps isn't as painful, my skin isn't hyper sensitive, I can tolerate hot and cold much better, my teeth hurt less, I can go for a walk and clean my house. I would love to no if anyone else has found that this has helped with pain, chronic pain, the worst pain ever complex reginal pain syndrome.

[@farahj.3361]

love your blue scooby doo ! lollll Kuddos for taking a chance and quitting ! you are so funny and thank you for the info !

[@66StevieT]

The fatigue is real. I've been on Ozempic for a month and this last week I've been dead on my feet. It's no fun at all; I could honestly sleep standing up. I sleep 10-hrs and wake up exhausted. And it's not calorie deficit (I wish it was). At first I put it down to menopause. But this tiredness is beyond anything I have ever experienced before. I am on holiday next week and won't be taking the Ozempic. I just hope I get my usual zest back enough to enjoy myself.

[@66StevieT]

@@PWJC45 yes, it comes back very quickly. Within four days I was back to normal. I haven’t gone back on Ozempic as I can’t face the thought of the tiredness again.

[@gretchen725]

This my second week I’m exhausted

[@soul2soul399]

I had this same experience on Victoza. The fatigue was real. Same as you, I’d wake after 10 hours of sleep and still feel exhausted. Made it so difficult to do anything. I’ve been thinking of trying a different GLP-1… but hearing people on the others having the same side effects I had on Victoza… it makes me want to stay away from GLP-1’s.

[@sara4807]

I’ve been on ozempic for three months but decided to stop now, I’m sooo tired all time, sleep 10 hours but are still tired. Feel nauseous almost all day and now I’m almost feeling like if I’m depressed….so no thanks.

[@beardy7124]

Those calories and protein are way more than what I’m getting in.

[@AC-cp3gt]

I take a high dose of B12. That and coffee helped but, I still have to force myself to function

[@trixiess364]

I’ve been on Wegovy for 6 weeks. Down about 9 pounds - 40 more to lose as my goal. I’ve noticed that I want to nap now which is something I never do, plus I’m going to sleep earlier. I have a full time job and I’m very physically active (dance and weightlifting) and those activities are more difficult now. However, when I’m not sleepy, I actually feel more energetic than ever! It’s like a natural high and I love it. Thankfully I’ve had few side effects. I’m doing my best to eat enough protein and drink lots of water. Sadly my sugar cravings have not gone away, but the good news is news is, my body now doesn’t want a pint of ice cream…only a spoonful.

[@nursyvibz3788]

I teach pharm to nursing students and have been so excited to see these GLP1s! It is such an exciting time in weight management! My question is -with the forced gastroparesis, do you think it could be also effecting other muscles in the body and that's why people feel fatigued?

[@tendaroni]

Good question!

[@diseyoats1]

I'm in Australia. I started Saxenda mid January and have lost 15 kilos (30 pounds). I had some nausea early on and there are continuing problems with constipation. However I am very happy with the result. Weaning myself down to a low dose and adding exercise now so hopefully will maintain weight loss.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Amazing

[@BB-dn5bt]

Dianne Bush how is the weightloss going?

[@sameday7144]

Hi I’ve been on Saxenda for 10 weeks and have only lost 2 kilos, I’m so dissapointed I’ve been 82 kilos now for weeks it just won’t budge I started at 84 kilos and lost that 2 kilos the first 3 weeks. Am I one of those people that this is not going to work for me, please I need help I don’t want to give up will I eventually start loosing more weight I need to loose at least 10 to 15 kilos. I’m on the highest dose 0.3 mg. Thankyou.

[@forgodsolovedyou]

.3 is not the highest dose. Do you mean 3 mg.? The dosages usually start at .25 then .5 then .75 then 1 mg

[@LALife6]

Excellent info thank you for the video

[@iraogaz5309]

I’m a nurse and very aware of eating etc … but the fatigue is terrible with ozempic plus muscle aches . It was interfering how I was performing my job . I stopped ozempic and after a week I was myself again . Sadly I couldn’t keep up with ozempic

[@YNsTout]

This is what I’m worried about …..fatigue and my job

[@Robloxlegend49]

Oh damn .. fatigue plus muscle pain .. I have both but I really want to lose weight 😢

[@marylake216]

I'd tried them all. I can't take Wegovy because the fatigue is so severe, and Saxenda causes pancreatitis in me.

[@a1cleancarpets]

Fatigue was terrible on 1mg I stopped for a few weeks and feel way better. I decided to try 2/3 the click to 1 this week and no tiredness yet. Figured I would try that a few weeks then try the 1 again. I was so tired I couldn't get out of bed. Driving my vehicle I didn't want to lift my arms to the steering wheel. Ozempic

[@DR-jo]

Besides drinking lots of water and making sure I have enough calories , Harmless harvest or straight out of the Thai coconut , cold coconut water and taking magnesium gummies help with muscles cramps and aches. I do a combo but I think it’s the magnesium glycinate that’s the best form for muscle aches but I couldn’t find it alone in high enough mg in a gummy , I hate taking lots of pills or powders so I’m not consistent if majority of supplements aren’t gummies or tiny capsules. I know there’s a couple brands of higher end electrolytes powders that lots of people use for muscle aches/cramps. I haven’t tried them long term but my mom had to take them due to a cancer treatment she was doing. The packets helped a lot but sometimes she’d also do the popsicle type by like Powerade or pedialyte. She’d also get aches from low sodium so it was a juggle of finding which electrolyte she needed extra of on top of the regulars (usually it would be potassium from food(absorption rate of synthetic/pills is a joke), magnesium or sodium that she’d do in addition to the electrolyte packets)

[@Herr2Cents]

I had tiredness, but it was because I lost too much too fast. You should have a Nutritionist consultation with a follow-up. Eat well!

[@donnap4016]

Thanks!

[@lisagrl89m.67]

I'm on my third week of wegovy and I'm always tired and depressed asf! Plus it's done nothing for my cravings or appetite

[@e.edwigep9352]

I am glad you are in Calgary. I would like to talk to a weight specialist. I am 7years post sleeve surgery. My BMI went from 34 to 30, now back to 33. So I have never been able to be in a healthy weight. Food intake is very low and I am exhausted. Will Ozempic help? I am ready to book an appointment. Thanks

[@SherreeBowen]

I’m on Wk 3 of saxenda and I feel extremely exhausted.. Slmost can’t function. I tried today taking it later in the day. I’m def going to revisit my calories.. I am 4 years post gastric bypass and while caregiving for my mom had gained 30 pounds back:( I lost her 5 wks ago. So possibly calories, grief has something to do with it.. but sheesh it’s taxing to get through my day. Per my gastric Dr I’m not supposed to intake more than 950 cal per day post surgery due to the size of my stomach now. Thank you for your information look forward to more helpful content.:)

[@TriAngleMassage]

Oh my goodness, I had no clue! I’m up to 1.0 on Ozempic and I’m exhausted! I don’t sleep well as it is, but I could function before. But now, I’m beat! And, I haven’t even lost any real weight, maybe 5 pounds and they fluctuate 😔 … I started at .25 so I’ve been at it for a while, just not working for me.

[@ellnino]

Make no mistake, Ozempic can 100% make you feel fatigued. I am actually taking my doses on Friday evening for that exact reason. The next day I am completely exhausted. It passes until Sunday, and then on Monday I can start my work week feeling normal energy levels.

[@carolinehaavaag-jrgensen1423]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@sonyacurti]

Do you take B12 daily? Yeeeeeessss the coffee does help.

[@oopsupside]

My ideal weight would be 126lb (upper limit of healthy BMI - I'm 5ft) so my intake according to this formula is 1512 which, if I understood correctly, you said isn't enough for nutrition. I understand of course that if you are shorter then you will need less calories but is there any minimum? Just to add I have found your videos to be invaluable to understand how Saxenda works and what to expect. Thank you

[@andiedealessio1693]

Dr Dan you are the freaking best!!! I’m learning so much! What about the people who get taticardia or rapid heart beat on the GLP-1 rx? Does everyone get rapid heart beat ? Why does it happen??

[@Needsleep777]

I just started yesterday and 30 seconds after the injection I felt like going to sleep

[@sglenn63]

Yep I have the fatigue he is describing.

[@2hotcoko]

I'm still stuck on the "hair fall out"???? The first I'm hearing of this!!!! I just started saxenda 3 days ago. Is hairloss a normal thing??? Not mentioned in the prescription placket / information. Can you give me some more links / direction on this hairloss side effect? Please & Thank you.

[@samuelsantiago3229]

I was on the maximum dosage of Trulicity and I was able to get my blood sugar under control. My pharmacist was having trouble getting Trulicity, claiming it was a manufacturer problem so I switched to Ozempic and it makes me feel so fatigued. Trucility and Ozempic did not curb my appetite. I’m constantly hungry, so it can’t be I’m not getting enough calories. I’m hoping that the manufacturer of catches up with production so I can get back on Trulicity.

[@jackiehughes2920]

I don’t think it’s because you’re not eating enough. The exhaustion I got was when I took it was within 24 hours. The hunger reduction hadn’t even started for me by that point. I’m still eating as much as I want. So I really don’t think that’s it. The fatigue I feel definitely feels like I took NyQuil.

[@marisolvalez4719]

6 weeks and so exhausted with ozempic

[@meganhunt2646]

On my third jab of .25 when I do eat I feel like I am full of liquid and I feel full to the brim and sick. I’m so tired and when I do manage workout it takes me days to recover!

[@Articulated84Beauty]

Drinking ensure max protein and taking super greens along with other supplements has been a life saver for me.

[@kite6864]

what other supplements?

[@linziesantana4748]

Also guys remember hydration and electrolytes!!! I’ve also been taking b12 supplementation it helps with energy levels. Another type is hitting your protein goals

[@conniemaria2121]

The fatigue is hell!! I’ve been on wegovy since October, lost 30lbs so far, but considering stopping because of the fatigue. It’s relentless. If I am not working, I am in the bed. No exaggeration. I work from home, which is usually about 3-4hrs of actual work a day. The remaining time, I am asleep or in bed because I can’t do anything else. This has affected my job performance and ability to manage my household. To give some perspective, I have been a chronic insomniac who has functioned comfortably on about 5hrs of sleep a day for over 20yrs. Up at 6am every day and hit the ground running. This WAS my norm. Now, I easily sleep 8-12hrs or more throughout the day and still wake up tired. I have literally spent days in bed, only making necessary trips to the rest rooms and forcing myself to eat. I’ve also experienced the nausea/vomiting on occasion, typically the first couple days after the shot. But not always. I’m about 15lbs from my goal and have 3 weeks to go before deciding if I want to do the next round of shots. Pretty sure I won’t. On the flip side, my daughter has also been on it and while she has experienced some fatigue, her’s hasn’t been as bad. She’s also not had a problem with nausea. So, every one’s experience will be different.

[@shannoninalaska]

I am having the same extreme problem with fatigue. I am taking a class online this week and find myself literally falling asleep during the class multiple times a day. I have to take a nap on breaks and lunch. I was fine the first month of taking Wegovy. I took the .25 mg, and now I am on .5 mg. My last shot will be Friday and then I go up to the .1 mg dosage. I don't know how I am going to do it. And now I am scared to eat. Everything I eat gives me painful acid reflux symptoms that wake me up throughout the night. But, hey, I am in it to lose it. I just didn't expect the symptoms to be worse than the cure.

[@CandyLynn64]

Your comment was 6 months ago has anything changed? I am having an awful time like you with the fatigue UGH

[@feliciabennett1573]

What about us that have had wieght loss surgery, how does this work for us.

[@andrewblake2254]

I like the balance of objectives you are promoting.

[@Skeeskee2023]

New subscriber can you do a video comparison between metformin vs wegovy for weightloss pros/cons? TIA

[@paulineewert7492]

My mom has taken three .25 doses. She still eats her 2 meals a day. Just less snacks. Not a significant amount of less food. She’s still been so tired. I’m not sure if she’s going to be able to continue on this med. Which is sad because it’s really lowered her insulin need.

[@barbararuotolo1852]

I love your blunt personality! Hope you are finding your way. Smiles. Horrid fatigue & hair brushing out. Was on .5. Ate very little no appetite but eat almost all protein. Did you're math. So if i eat the 2100 calories & 210 of protein. Using 175lbs i hopefully can maintain. I definitely wasnt doing that. You are a doll! (Im old dont worry, ha)! Thoughts if you have time or see this. Smiles & hugs ... Bobbi ps. Was on 9 weeks, stopped 2 weeks ago & doc is taking about restarting me in 2 more weeks on like 12 clicks if ozempic. Your probably gaining popularity & won't have time, I fully understand. Smiles

[@theofficialdrdan]

That sounds right! Thank you for the kind words. Keep taking the small steps!

[@swolgel1]

I take Saxenda and do IF 18/6 and I am not hungry and am not tired.

[@txgoddess2009]

Hi! I’m interested in participating in your program! Glad you’re stepping forward on your own path.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Check out our website!

[@maryammoazami7405]

@@theofficialdrdan The website is not accessible

[@arcims_razor9057]

Started Ozempic in June. Immediately lost 10 lbs. I plateaued until November when I went up to 1mg dose. I lost another 10 lbs after that. I feel similarly as I did when I first started, fatigue, nausea, sulfur burps, and the occasional blowout. It all depends on what I eat as well. I expect this to pass as it did when I would get about 2 weeks into moving up a dose. Ozempic can be brutal. I tell people to give themselves 3-6 months to adjust completely.

[@pamelajoly6732]

Tysm for your candor! You are the first one to mention the sulfur burps. ❤

[@kathleenmongeon6390]

Dr. Dan, thank you so much for your videos! I have found them to answer so many questions, and in an entertaining way! I totally believe my fatigue is caused by not eating enough. My challenge is that after 2 months on Ozempic, I still have a difficult time eating anything, especially protein which is know is super important ( I was an elite athlete so I get it). I've tried protein powder in a smoothie, but I just can take a few sips. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated! with many thanks, Kathleen

[@theofficialdrdan]

Start small and spread over the day. Ie with your protein shake, drink small sips over the course of the day vs in one sitting do this consistently. Then add more protein to a meal or snack, and continue add protein slowly. Your body will get more used to increasing amounts of protein/food. Just takes some time due to the drug.

[@luciabowman4919]

Dr Dan I have had side effects for 4 months so I got off of it. Do people’s side effects suppose to go away before 4 months? Can you respond?

[@annphillipi]

In one week, first injection, I lost 5 lbs...this drug is powerful. I think I need to hold my second dose.

[@collettephelan1]

I'm on ozempic a few months now I take 46clicks at the moment I've lost 17lbs but its out of stock will I still lose on tablet version and what's the same mg of the tablet to 46 clicks of ozempic please

[@nicoleseymour611]

I track my macros have done on and off for years. I am tracking the same as what I have off Semaglutide. I’m not in a steep deficit but the fatigue is hard. So it has to be something other than how much food is being consumed.

[@rosieposie9564]

No, he is very wrong it is not the amount of food. I only just started a few days ago with no real appetite reduction and I am still eating like a pig. Pizza, cake, everything is still very seductive to me. I am tired, so tired that I could not go to to work today. I slept for more than 12hours the night before, got up to phone work to tell them that I cannot come in, eat a large amount of food and went back to sleep. I used to have bad insomnia and was only able to sleep 3-4 hours at a time before this drug.

[@lavenderkisses9461]

I agree-I track macros too and the amount of food was not the issue-have you tried keto? I noticed going that route helped a bunch.

[@stephaniecepeda9914]

I was doing keto and my blood sugar would get too low causing me to be dizzy

[@Verteune]

I am on contrave rather. Not had any of the other terrible side effects but I get tired and still hungry for some reason.

[@elizabethwalsh3417]

I fight fatigue too but I need to move often and I think that if I don’t push! But fatigue for me is either not enough water or not enough protein.

[@andiedealessio1693]

Can you speak on “Gastroparesis”? Thank you!!

[@lauraferrazzo1080]

Do you know how many clicks are in 2 mg? My 1 mg is backordered but I am hoping to use 2 mg but just count clicks for 1 mg.

[@cheryladams5175]

I am on Ozempic and I have extreme fatigue, loss of interest and motivation. I am usually very active and creative. Can’t concentrate enough to read or do 3:14 my needlework. I have to stop.

[@jenrutherford6690]

Man you are soo funny in the coolest way 😂

[@theofficialdrdan]

Thank you 😊 lol

[@thriftflipfire3501]

I am vegetarian and looking to get down to 120 pound (about 55 Kgs here in Aus). I'm just punching the numbers at the moment and will really struggle to take in 120gms of protein per day, even though I've cut carbs down. Eggs, tofu, cheese, nuts, legumes, protein breads. Anybody have any ideas?

[@arnedac9399]

Subscribed 🥳

[@mrflensburg4338]

Im on ozempic, 0,25, week 5, I was supposed to up to 0,5 last week, but was skeptical about it. Lost 15lbs in the last weeks before and in to day 4 in the first week of Ozempic, since then I have gained all back. Fatigue is really hurting me, almost can’t get trough a whole day at work, rest of the time I’m just sleeping, and the weekends are used to try to recover. And I have a much higher appetite than before, I’m constantly hungry, not like “oh a sandwich would be nice” feeling, but ravenously, like a starving wolf. Only other side effects have been a bit of flatulence and burping in the first 2-3 days after taking the injections. And I think my blood glucose have been even more stable than before. But it’s hard to stay the course, when the main reason I was getting on this was for the weight loss. See a lot of you have hade trouble with fatigue, has anybody else experienced the hunger?

[@victoriagary9294]

Hungry yesssss why is this

[@Ugwuegbu29]

I just started the .25 two weeks ago and I am experiencing the hunger. I have gained 4 lbs. I am concerned about the weight gain. I haven’t heard many people speak of it. I really hate feeling hungry. I am pre diabetic with an A1C 6.2. I have been a little tired feel like I need a nap from time to time. No energy to workout like I was before. Best of luck to everyone

[@beardy7124]

This fatigue is kicking my butt. I have quit working out.

[@user-of5nn7ex1h]

On Wegovy 4 week, on .25. I’m very fatigue, nausea is off and on, constipation always, and at times stomach pain is so bad can’t eat. I also have Hashimoto’s which can cause fatigue too. I eat as much as I can until my stomach starts to fill full. How much are you to eat? Calorie intake is about 1300+. How can you eat more when stomach doesn’t allow it.

[@elizabethowen7483]

What about too low blood pressure causing some of these side effects? I haven’t seem much, if any ,discussion on the heart health improvement that Ozempic says is one of its three featured benefits in its commercial. But my understanding from a comment on Reddit is that Ozempic lowers blood pressure. Mine is already low so not a feature I’m looking for and wondering if low blood pressure is why I don’t want to stand up on my hind legs when I have a bad week from a shot. Congratulations on all the changes in your life and becoming so popular you can’t get to all the comments. What a lovely problem!

[@theofficialdrdan]

Olympic has no effect on blood pressure. If anything it increases heart rate slightly. Lower blood pressure would likely come from weight loss. You shouldn't have an issue but follow up with your doctor! And thank you 😊

[@leeanndiamond8218]

@@theofficialdrdan How strange. My first week taking Semiglutide, my BP dropped to 88/50. I was so dizzy standing and had to lay flat in bed as even lifting my head up made the dizziness worse.

[@stephaniecepeda9914]

Yes it does lower blood pressure . Had to go to the ER cause of this (semaglutide)

[@laurena4000]

I am on my 5th day of Saxenda, I get mild stomach upset but omg the fatigue and migraines I’m having are wild! I haven’t noticed much of an appetite loss as I’m still on the lowest dose so I know it’s not that I’m not eating enough. Taking my shot of saxenda is like taking a shot of Benadryl 😴😴😴

[@muhubobulhan6318]

I am my third week on ozempic and the only thing I see is that I can’t over eat. All the food I eat it comes to my throat. Nothing else that’s why I have to tell u guys we are different and feel different experiences.

[@theofficialdrdan]

I don't understand what you are saying

[@cally836]

Do any of this medication used for fatty liver?

[@PatrickScottPhDLCSW]

Yes, the fatigue is happening. 1 year on Wegovy, now at 2.4mg. My issue now is that I'm 30 pounds away from my goal weight. I have been eating 1500 calories or less for a year and the first 90 pounds came off easily. Now, not at all. I've gone down to 1000 calories and have even done 3 day fasts, and the weight is not moving at all. Eating at my BMR calories of 1700 is way more than I have been eating and 185 grams of protein seems impossible. There have been weeks where I hardly eat at all, and the weight has just stalled. Not sure what to do. And when I say plateau, I'm talking about 4 months with no weight loss at 1200 or less calories per day. I'm 64 years old, 6'1" and now at 210 lbs. BMI now at 27 down from 38; would like to get into the normal BMI range of 24.

[@serranocarmen2000]

I started Ozempic on March 29, & I'm on the .50 dosage. I have only lost 6 pounds to date despite nause, acid reflux. Etc. Went through all that for 6 pounds.

[@kite6864]

maybe he can make a video why it doesn't work for some people. there are some that say they don't even feel any side effects

[@serranocarmen2000]

@@kite6864 yes, that would be great, and good to know..

[@theofficialdrdan]

Already have kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipe0qJihrZqtY6s

[@shannoninalaska]

I have the same acid reflux and it is so bad I am avoiding food - which is not a problem since I don't want to eat. I also have extreme fatigue. 😵🥱😩

[@_LilacRoses]

I've had severe fatigue for the past week on 0.25. I'm supposed to titrate up to 0.5 tonight but I'm a little scared to. I can just about drag myself out to take my son to school, can't keep up with housework and having to nap at noon everyday and lay in bed as soon as I get back in the afternoon from the school run. It's bone deep fatigue, and even though I'm sleeping 11 hours a night I don't feel any better. I haven't had a meal in 2 weeks, the mere smell of food is so bad I want to throw up, I have zero appetite and have too force the little bit of fruit I manage into me. I can just about manage an apple a day or some berries. I want to continue losing weight so part of me says it's worth it but I feel really miserable.

[@shannoninalaska]

You are not alone. Maybe if we hang in there it will get better. Unfortunately I already have the .1 mg waiting for me in my fridge so I have to go up. My last .5 mg shot is Friday and I am already sleeping and in bed constantly. I feel like I have dead weight on my body just forcing me to stay in bed for the past few weeks.

[@CaliGirlzDoItBest]

This is how I feel I am on 0.25 I start on week 3 tomorrow and I’m not sure if I want to take it 😩 . I am so exhausted!

[@illidasa2902]

@@CaliGirlzDoItBest I’m starting my week three tomorrow and I’m scared too! Did you take yours? Did the fatigue subside?

[@CaliGirlzDoItBest]

@@illidasa2902 yes I took it Saturday and I feel a lot better this week no issues.

[@CaliGirlzDoItBest]

@@illidasa2902 I also switched my injection site to the right side of my stomach.

[@burnzz100]

Thank you! I was wondering if my fatigue was depression….

[@stephaniecepeda9914]

Exhaustion , low blood pressure , low blood sugar , extreme panic attacks . It’s not for me . 5 weeks on semaglutide and had to call 911 like three times

[@anaarguelles8714]

Those with fatigue have your T3 checked. T4 was normal, T3 very low. So tired.

[@KarenLukens]

That's my problem too. Doc just upped my dosage. It's been 5 weeks and I'm not as tired now.

[@moomoo4228]

I only get tired the two days following my injection. On .5 and idk if I would want to increase. Drinking water with electrolytes helps a lot

[@jacobwilliams5271]

I'm eating a lot and still tired

[@TheQueenb33251]

My fatigue is so severe! So hard to push through the day. I won’t give up I’ve lost so much weight, nothing helps electrolytes, vitamins. Maybe since my blood pressure cholesterol is normal could it possibly be the medication I take?

[@Pleasureoriley]

I’ve been on Wegovy for 8 month. I do not have GI problems other than the occasional nausea. But the fatigue is overwhelming. I eat well balanced meals with protein, supplement with vitamins and workout 4x weekly as well as drink plenty of water. My recent blood panel all came back is normal except for Vitamin D. It seems like I can’t ever get enough sleep and feel tired ALL the time.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Need to look at specific protein and calorie intake. Well balanced isn't any good if you are barely eating enough protein to survive..

[@26socialbutterfly]

I have to stop taking it . I cant handle the fatigue and dozing off at my desk like i am on street drugs

[@26socialbutterfly]

I needed to update this well i gave it another try.. and i am feeling great but i do drink liquids with electrolytes NOT gatorade ! They have waters with that also... I down 15 lbs no headaches....i was suffering from dehydration .. try to lessen your wine intake if you drink

[@IAmJeka]

@@26socialbutterfly hey! Checking in! How are you feeling with it now? I’ve been debating going this route.

[@marylake216]

I'd tried them all. I can't take Wegovy because the fatigue is so severe, and Saxenda causes pancreatitis in me.

[@26socialbutterfly]

I have to stop taking it the fatigue is too much! Dozing off at my desk like a crack head i am on 0 25 mg

[@vnessa8301]

When taking .25 & .50mg of wegovy... I only experienced extreme fatigue on the first day of taking the injection 💉 and it would hit me 6-7 hrs after the injection 💉... After sleeping for 9-12 hrs I would not experience the fatigue until my next shot

[@DarkSifu]

Ketosis usually makes me feel amazing. I wonder if I can counteract the fatigue by being in ketosis too. 🤔

[@alanh2116]

Good question. I have not been able to counteract the fatigue in any way. I am fine each morning until I eat, which is why I wait as long as I can to eat my first meal. Then after I eat I am so tired I usually go back to bed. So now I wake up, wide awake after only 4-5 hours of sleep which probably adds to the fatigue. I have moved on from KETO to Carnivore and am looking forward to seeing if that helps.

[@mamatezkamau9182]

Am tired and sleepy always . Nauseous weakness and terrible headaches

[@sonyacurti]

I noticed my extreme fatigue is right after I eat. It feels like I'm in a food coma. It's to the point I'm afraid to eat at work as I feel like I need a nap.

[@chrisgulden3866]

Can you please address the "phantosmia" that's being experienced by a lot of patients? I have a constant "scent" that I smell - in the background - all. day. long. I can't describe the scent - it's along the lines of old popcorn or old cooking oil, but more chemical. It is worse the first couple of days after an injection & wanes towards the end of the week but comes back with the next.

[@chrisgulden3866]

...I take Ozempic, if that matters, and this started when I began the 0.50 dose. I am currently on 0.75 and it continues. Thanks.

[@shannoninalaska]

Same. It is weird.

[@alanh2116]

I did notice the "scent". I was in the bedroom and thought someone had burnt something in the kitchen. Totally weird.

[@YoBoyMarcus]

Since I've gone up to 0.5 of Ozempic my energy has been in the dumpster. I'm exhausted all the time. I'd like to exercise but I just don't have the stamina. I will try increasing my calorie intake a bit to see if that helps.

[@tragic9099]

Same, it's a shame because 1mg absolutely murders my appetite but the tiredness is crazy despite eating here and there

[@rachelgooden9981]

Yeh tiredness is killing me. Does it go away?

[@shannoninalaska]

Same. The .5 mg came with severe fatigue and severe acid reflux.

[@beverlystraus9300]

I am eating sufficient/ high protein intake, moderate complex carbs & adequate daily calories although in a reasonable caloric deficit ( approx 500 calories) and limiting my activity to mild- moderate and my fatigue is EXTREME & debilitating, seriously! Help.....please!

[@starcevda]

Same here. Did you solve the problem?

[@kls2800]

It's really hard to eat enough when the nausea takes over. I just started feeling fatigue on .5

[@0007shai]

I taking Saxena for 2 wks. Each time I rasing the dose, and at the start I get 2 days of headache. Other then that it amazing

[@starcevda]

I eat the same amounts I did before taking semaglutide yet the fatigue is there. I think it is a low sugar levels due to how this medicine works. I am going to start with measuring my glucose level and then maybe I will adjust my diet to add more carbs

[@sonyacurti]

Will are bodies adjust to the fatigue eventually???

[@candicedurrell]

I take ozempic for diabetes, and so has my mother. She has never had any symptoms and I am not fatigued I actually have energy and I was thinking maybe it’s because my sugars are actually leveling out. I’m fatigued when my levels are bad. It seems that the people that have used it for weight loss experience more side affects.

[@KarenLukens]

I'm on it for type 2, sugar leveled out and I am still seriously fatigued the same as when my sugar was way too high.

[@Jasmin94_]

It’s 3.21… I’m awake watching this. I started Ozempic 3 days ago and since I’ve been waking up with bouts of nausea. I haven’t actually been throwing up, but…😩😩😩 This is NOT fun.

[@CyndieGawain]

Lipo b shots is helping me with the fatigue

[@Jboogie692004]

I haven’t lost any weight on ozempic could there be a possible reason as to why? I’m starting to think that I am insulin resistant.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Olympic would have helped insulin resistance. You are not in a calorie deficit and I would look at your diet and activity

[@veonicaalvarez1274]

Same I eat more and gained more weight 😩