Ozempic Made Me Depressed

[@samanthabamantha5816]

My hubby was on ozempic about 3 months. His A1C dropped a LOT, he stopped craving food and lost about 15 pounds. But he got so depressed and had thoughts of suicide, he said his brain felt like it was in such a fog, I got so scared, I made him stop it, and tell his doctor about it. His doctor said he seeing this more and more in patients. That it affects the feel-good hormones in general. It took about 3 weeks, but his mental health is back to normal. It's definitely the drug. So, it's definitely something so consider.

[@emma.8244]

Agreed ! On it for JUST 3 WEEKS ( lowest dose) , AND IM STRUGGLING with HIGHHHH anxiety! My doctor was like, "This isn't a known affect." I'm like, it is, but it's being ignored. Yes, I lost weight, but I'm stopping. My mental health is way more important!

[@aminah761]

@@emma.8244yess not worth ur mental health

[@turcj]

@@emma.8244 I am about to stop my Rybelsus for this same reason. The only person who is happy while I am on this drug is the Endocrinologist who isn't sick all day!

[@rosenivanov7028]

What about Saxenda? Have you heard the same with it

[@andiedealessio1693]

Ozempic made me panic with crazy anxiety! Never again!!!! And yes suicidal thoughts. Ugh

[@theofficialdrdan]

Sorry to hear that fri3nd

[@jackiejuku]

how long did it take you to recover from it?

[@emma.8244]

SAME!

[@andiedealessio1693]

@@jackiejuku as soon as I came off of it, 2 weeks. But it also made my body burn inside. I couldn’t even fall asleep it was excruciating. I felt like I was burning!! Terrible medicine.

[@stephaniecepeda9914]

Same . Panic attacks , dizzy and extremely tired

[@Armani-v3m]

People need to be aware of this! I’m having mental health issues from it. Just praying and waiting for it to leave my system then I won’t be taking it ever again.

[@zehuama2197]

I feel the same way, too. It makes my heart feel hurt. I was wondering do you feel better after stopping use it?

[@ThiccChickCrisha]

It's made me hate hate hate food, I'm always tired or sore. It has also made me obsessed about the number on my scale. I've lost 20lbs since March 10th.

[@CeeShiness]

@@zehuama2197I am feeling this exact same way, took one shot and have been depressed, anxious and having horrible intrusive thoughts since. I’m praying it will completely go away.

[@zehuama2197]

​@@CeeShiness Don't worry about it, you will definitly feel happy again 1 or 2 weeks after stop using it. Now, my BMI steady at 21.6 and I have to eat only 1 meal per day to maintain it. Thanks for ozempic to help me lose weight from 24.5 in 4 months, overall satisified. Although I think I might end up killing myself if I keep using it.😂 FYI, I took the pill instead of injection.

[@lilianagomez8246]

@@CeeShinesssame:( how are u doing now?

[@Princesslaya90]

I took it for a month and had heightened anxiety and depression and told my docs and the nurse who gave it to me and they said according to the UK studies and government websites, there is no link and it’s not mentioned in the side effects. I’m so confused because I definitely felt the difference…

[@MeganManXxX]

My friend lost over 100 lbs and got her blood sugars in a normal range, she was off her insulin and said she felt much better…..and then she took her life. Maybe I’m just searching for a reason where no reason can be imagined. I just wonder if we are getting the full story with this medication.

[@ambergrislo1070]

I wonder this too. My partner was recommended this by her doctor and she already struggles with low lows but this Medication can’t possibly be good for everyone. I’m so sorry for your lose, I appreciate you sharing.

[@cherrie1890]

I'm sorry you lost your friend.

[@diokdin]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@claritaainsley3744]

Wow, my condolences

[@Armani-v3m]

@@MeganManXxX So sorry for your loss. It may well be related. This stuff is not been taken seriously. I was suicidal on it. Rest her soul this made me feel really emotional 😭 💜

[@matildetilman4169]

This is what happens to me. I feel zero motivation, apathy, cannot focus and understand what I am reading or being told.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Follow up with your doctor!

[@FionaclarkClark]

Im not having suicidal thoughts, but i am am super anxious that id been on ozempi for around a year, occasionally throwing up n diarrhea, then earlier this year it got so bad, 3 weeks in a row, uncontrollable vomiting n diarrhea,told my diabetes nurse who took me off it for a month,with no issues in that month, now back on it second week n iv spent the wholeday giving it from both ends again....cant live like this .....😢

[@Vegetarianbull]

Same here also messed up my menstrual cycle

[@ThiccChickCrisha]

Ask them for some zofran. It makes me puke. I hate it but I'm losing weight everything has a price I guess 😢

[@kkl4815]

Hi Dr Dan, I do believe I experienced Anhedonia while on Semaglutide. I do not have a history of depression, I am quite the opposite, a happy ball of sunshine. I also experienced a desire to no longer have a drink/cocktails when out with friends. I chose to discontinue Semaglutide because I am not a fan of feeling like shit... nausea and Anhedonia

[@theofficialdrdan]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@annwittrock2298]

I quit taking Wegovy after a few months. I wasn't interested in food, which was great, but I didn't really care about anything. Just kinda blah and sleeping too much. Wasn't worth it for me.

[@theofficialdrdan]

That is fair!

[@mariaguild2024]

This is my issue too. Nothing brings me joy! even when good things happen. they dont seem that great. I can get really emotional and just feel kind of frustrated and upset. The worst part is I really have not lost that much weight, maybe 10 lbs. and it wears off fast as far as the appetite suppressant I think out of a week I only really have 2 days of not wanting to eat much

[@deboraharonson8975]

You really are amazing! I had to leave several groups because it seems like so many people are intent on magical thinking and NOT understanding what they need to know and do that I can’t take it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@theofficialdrdan]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Jbandes]

Funny because GLP ones for me lowered my blood sugar to 92. My A1C went from 7.6 to 5.4 and my diabetes is now in full remission. I lost 35 lb in 22 weeks and my blood pressure went from 170/100 to 128 over 69. The appetite suppression has enabled me to eat normal sized meals and the weight loss continues. Much lower risk of cardiac events and a whole host of other benefits which are far superior to what I would be at risk for for being morbidly obese and overweight. Not sure why this guy's videos are always negative. I think I need to tell the algorithm that I don't care to see any more of this guy's videos they keep showing up in my feed and they're rather depressing.

[@khp1244]

​@@JbandesToo bad. Good for you. You're of the lucky ones. He's not making this up.

[@amaiamor8111]

@@JbandesI also have a surplus of benefits but I also get major panic attacks and major brain fog . I’m happy he’s speaking on it because I thought I was going crazy . Thankful for his video . Not everyone is as lucky as you were in this situation….

[@egl3369]

Not only did I lose interest in food, but I lost interest in everything. Felt no joy anymore.

[@maryhaley8400]

Hi Dr. Dan, I have been using Ozempic since May of 2022. I have lost 70lbs. I have changed from a size 20 to a size 14. So fun!!! I got up to 2 mg dose and started "to lose my will to live." I looked "lost will to live" on youtube and listeded to a sad girl. The next youtube video that popped up was you or someone like you. The doctor said if you lost your will to live "YOU ARE NOT EATING ENOUGH!" He explained that we should eat our weight x 10 to maintain and exercise to lose. Or eat our goal weight x 10. He was right, I was not eating much and shuffling around. I started eating more and felt so much better and enjoy life again and reduced Ozempic from 2 to 1.25. Anybody starving is going to feel bad even if they do not feel hungry. I have suffered with depression all my life and take medication. Would like your comments.

[@theofficialdrdan]

I'd agree. Lots of people need to optimize dietary patterns with these drugs!

[@kathya1956]

I wonder if people prone to depression or on antidepressants are more likely to have this outcome?

[@mariaguild2024]

@@kathya1956 Probably, If your brain is already barely making enough seratonin, and your already prone to depression, Ths can make it worse for sure!!

[@sandymackendrick6135]

I have a question, is there anything wrong with being given Ozympic, but only giving yourself half of what the doctor recommends? Instead of starting off at .25 can you start off at .12 or a certain amount of clicks? And then move up to .25 on the second month and so on. I have found in my whole life that I only needed half of what any doctor recommended for me on any drug except for antibiotics.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Technically no. But that is a discussion to have with your doctor!

[@rickmoradian2814]

I've been on the Olympic a year highest dose but I would start out with half of what they start. Wit's probably because of so bad side effects but now i'm doing great

[@rickmoradian2814]

When I got to the full dose. My side effects run away except for Constipation

[@vsee2207]

I am starting g on the sub lingual compound. I automatically never take a full dose of anything starting out. Also they said to take at night, but so much spearmint stevia had to switch to mid day. E-learning makes anxiety and can keep you awake. Chocolate would be much better.

[@vsee2207]

Spearmint... Yuk!

[@robertstein6247]

The panic attacks iv had from this drug in the last 3 weeks are awful I’m done

[@aminah761]

😮omg

[@mariahreed1587]

Did your panic attacks go away and if so when? It’s been 5 1/2 months since I took one shot and I’m still not back to normal. I still have anxiety and panic from it.

[@robertstein6247]

@@mariahreed1587 hey Mariah yes they did go away I was only On it for a month and the attacks were awful. Like full blown adrenaline dumps. It was intense

[@johnlee-fg8ij]

Hi dr Dan. I have been getting an ocular migraine once a week since I started Trulicity .75. Can’t find any link anywhere. Do you know any causal link between Trulicity and ocular migraines? No pain, just the aura which lasts about an hour and seems to be every Wednesday or Thursday, which is about a day before I’m due for my next dose. Any ideas appreciated.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Not anything that specific that i am aware of!. And kinetically it isn't adding up for me. I would think it would be appearing after dosing not prior to the next dose?

[@johnlee-fg8ij]

Thank you for your prompt reply

[@ASlaveToReason]

The audio levels on this video are way way to low.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Turn up the volume?

[@ASlaveToReason]

@@theofficialdrdan sure just letting you know that the audio mixing is lower on this one than the others. I can check on a different device to see if its just my phone but your other videos are louder so i dont think its my device.

[@nm2064]

Yeah the audio is off

[@theofficialdrdan]

@@ASlaveToReason Noted! I am looking into it! THank you!

[@VernCrisler]

Yes, I had to crank up the volume.

[@jonwanrocks]

3:01 been on the stick for 3 days and i noticed this one BAD today. tuesday morning my wife and i bowl and i dont even really wanna go today. ive done NOTHING around the house. i'm a traveling musician and look fwd to show dates every wk but im kinda dreading leaving on thursday this wk. i think if i can just have some will power and not over eat i'm gonna stop taking it. im on monjauro

[@mr.papini7112]

Thanks Dr. Dan. This issue is something I need to think about and come to terms with. I suffered from depression as a teen and I currently suffer from body dysmorphia, but I find that regular exercise and brisk walks keep my mood up as I deal with my weight.

[@theofficialdrdan]

That is awesome. Certainly something to keep in mind. As we know more information I will definitely let know. On the flip side GLP-1s also have some evidence for helping mood. So its up in the air currently!

[@charlesfranklinhall]

I could tell that my depression and suicidal thoughts got worse after I started taking Ozempic! And it happened over a two month Period! I had been doing fine and then all of a sudden it changed

[@robertaiudi6521]

i love it. i've been on for 3 months and lost a lot. What I like is that i don't think of food every 20 seconds. Love it!

[@aminah761]

😮

[@jillmilam9242]

It made me super depressed 😢 and suicidal so I stopped.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Sorry to hear that friend.

[@spiderqueen601]

Gave me severe fatigue and depressed mood. super disappointing…

[@WarrenGravel-l6o]

I took this for 2 weeks had very bad a panic attack now a year later on anxiety medication have brain fog a lot. muscle twitching everywhere I can only tie it to ozempic never had these issues until I started taking this med

[@nataliecohen5581]

Been on tirzepatide for a month, have had extreme apathy , suicidal thoughts and crying fits. I know it’s from the med tho so I’m just powering through til the weight comes off. Same thing happened when I took accutane which also causes depression and suicidal thoughts. Was fine after the med stopped

[@Armani-v3m]

@@nataliecohen5581 Did you stop? Are you ok ?

[@DittersGustav]

I've been on ozempic for about 4 months now, 0.25mg/wk dose, and i'm honestly feeling really bad. Seems like I lost my capacity to feel pleasure/reward from everything. Maybe its not related, as i've seem reports of the opposite effect too. Maybe i'm just unlucky to be on the 0,1% of bad adverse effects.

[@christineann2836]

Same. Low dose. But I can’t get out of bed. I lost my desire for every thing. I haven’t cleaned my house in a month. I feel like I lost my drive for anything.

[@chiefmeskovic2634]

@@christineann2836when did it go away?

[@rosenivanov7028]

Is it the same with Saxenda? Im taking antidepressant and antipsychotic and my dietitan prescribed me Saxenda for the hunger at night, but hearing what Ozempic might cause, wondering if its the same with Saxenda?

[@mallorykreiger]

I would look into discontinuing it for sure..

[@darlalove]

I had such high hopes trying this. I’m at my wits end with weight loss. I too feel depressed, so tired and stomach issues that I’d never had before. I lost some 15 pound in 5 months, not worth it.

[@theofficialdrdan]

15lbs is great progress. Is it the drug or perhaps we need to look at expectations?

[@caseylm100]

15 lbs in 5 month is so slow, not worth any drug for that

[@kathya1956]

@@caseylm100 you are right it is very slow. what was diet like? were you on lowest dose?

[@mariaguild2024]

I feel your pain, this was my experience too. What he said about unmet expectations is definitely true. and is making everythign worse..but to top it all off i also have barely lost weight on this..and I hear others stories about loosing all this weight in the first 30 days!! really frustrating.

[@nadiaaa_p]

It looks like my antidepressants meds stopped working after 2 months on Ozempic, I even tried TMS that had helped me before. But no results Going to quit ozempic this week

[@hkinfluenster8713]

I have no doubt in my mind that Ozempic caused me to become depressed. Its not about food its something else. I became recluse and anxious. I cant socialise. Im not myself. After 7 months of trying it out. Im finally quitting it and going another route. It helped with weight loss. But I have lost myself. Its not to do with nutrition either. I ate healthy and enough but after the second month I felt myself change in a way that was not me at all. If it works for you great. But I know that this is trigerring something else on a chemical level. I dont give a shit about expectations. Thats not it either. It just is

[@oldjoe4881]

An excellent objective account of why not meeting expectations can lead to depression.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Absolutely!

[@theofficialdrdan]

Thank you!

[@edgaracevedo9658]

Interesting. I am on day 6 week 3 using 0.25 Ozempic. This weekend I started to feel moody, bored and this morning I'm feeling a mild depression. My blood sugar improved a lot on such a low dosage or intro dosage. I used to have fasting blood sugar in the 180s and now it is around 139. One morning Fasting Blood Sugar was 132.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Definitely keep an eye on things!

[@edgaracevedo9658]

@@theofficialdrdan I went to the park to walk which should help.

[@maryhaley8400]

You may not want to up your dode slowly.

[@samanthabamantha5816]

My husband started REALLY feeling the depression a few weeks in when the dosage increased. So PLEASE keep an eye on it. And let your doctor know.

[@WellnessHacker]

@@maryhaley8400you don”t HAVE to up your dose. Look up micrododing.

[@ProjectArmando94]

My depression went up and I’m only two weeks into taking ozempic. The VA prescribed me this medication for my type 2 diabetes

[@aquilinaciamacco2410]

The fact that no one publicized the depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation proves to me that it was "not just in my head" because I was actually looking for symptoms like nausea and vomiting (which never happened at! all!). Therefore I was alarmed!!! when by week #2 on semaglutide the ideations became unbearable and I drove myself to E.R. I was discharged because of no alcohol or drugs in my system and told to follow up with a psychiatrist (for whom they gave me a referral). He tried to prescribe antidepressants (which I stopped taking years ago). I declined to going back on antidepressants and have found some "moderate relief" in walking for an hour a day. Suicidal ideation is HORRIBLE and my heart breaks for people who can't find relief, but for most of us? Changes in lifestyle can make us feel better.❤

[@maxinvasionleet]

Did the depression,anxiety and suicidal ideation go away after u stopped the ozempic?

[@aquilinaciamacco2410]

Yes.

[@maxinvasionleet]

@aquilinaciamacco2410 thank you. I'm literally in the same. Boat as you were. 2nd jab was 4 days ago. And I feel like I'm going to lose control and feel very scared. I took half a Xanax that I rarely use just now in the hopes that these feelings will go away or be suppressed till this medication is fully out of my body. I noticed a change in me the first week but wasn't sure since I'm going thru tuff things in life right now. But I'm starting g to think it's this med because it keeps getting worse

[@aquilinaciamacco2410]

Use "distress tolerance skills". That's what I did. As soon as scary thoughts and feelings creep in? Go for a ten minute walk or just lie down and do deep breathing exercises for a few minutes. Please know that these scary feelings will pass. They! always! do! So just keep telling yourself: "this is just anxiety from the Semaglutide and will go away soon". KZbin has a lot of videos on "breathing exercises" to help calm us down and keep us safe, so check them out, also.❤

[@mattstachelek3410]

What about liriglutite? Or victoza???

[@theofficialdrdan]

They are GLP-1 RAs so possible but no investigations or notes yet!

[@tamarawright2279]

I was on it for about 6 months. I lost almost 50 pbs, but was so miserable. Vomiting, diarrhea and always felt sick. Didnt emjoy any food anymore and i did get suicidal. I finally got off it snd on insulin, but ugh yeah it was bad

[@nancydavis7007]

Thanks for this video and I pushed the subscribe button. I am 69 years old, diabetic and very much overweight. I started Ozempic 5 months ago and been on level 1 for less than a month. Depression is something I have always struggled with. Since I have been on Ozempic depression like today, it was hard for me to get out of bed. I am tired. Do not want to be around people. There is no TV show I want to watch and it is hard to read my books. But not all days are like that. However, it has been impossible to walk or do exercise of any kind. I went to the gym just a few days ago and walked once around the 8th of a mile track then went to my car and drove home. I am NOT ready to commit suicide. I am not ready to quit Ozempic yet. It really does help with the appetite, but I think I have gained a few pounds in these 5 month rather than lose. My next appt with my Dr. is in late October. What do you suggest?

[@theofficialdrdan]

I'm sorry to hear that, friend. Unfortunately, that is a conversation with your doctor. I don't have all the info to make a sound suggestion.

[@dornita1516]

Omg everything you said is how I’m feeling.😢

[@nancydavis7007]

@@dornita1516 I am going to keep with this and make myself go to the gym and see if I can fight against this, but I may just call my dr. Let me know if you learn anything.

[@nancydavis7007]

@@dornita1516 You know I am going to change my mind. I am going to send my Dr. an email through our portal with the clinic and tell her just what I have said above. I feel like a zombie who does not have enough strength to raise my arms. Thanks for your replay!!

[@FionaclarkClark]

You are a valuable human being and deserve your place on this earth.dont give in,don't give up, if you are on ozempic, stay with it, the weight will come off, it may painfully slow,like mine, it's taken me a year to lose 4 stone,and iv still a way to go yet, wait til tomorrow, find joy in the smallest task, for it is an achievement.❤

[@gizmosworld5855]

Dr Dan Have you heard another side effect “causing Gastroparesis”? Per msm about 1 month ago? Please look into this & do a follow up body🙏I wonder if that’s why people are feeling sick? It’s a horrible disease. It’s not reversible & its NOT worth it. I would hate for someone to not only be depressed but also have Gastroparesis. It’s a bad combination.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Already did a video.on thos

[@gizmosworld5855]

@@theofficialdrdan ok, I’ll look again. I didn’t see it. Thank you for following up with me! Have a great day!

[@clint7832]

It. Made. Me. Suicidal.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Sorry to hear that friend. Hope you are well!

[@silversurfer8237]

Great video. Embarking on a journey to lose weight always has a psychological toll. People make sacrifices, have expectations and feel the pressure when things do not happen according to the best case scenario. This happens even when using just will power to lose weight.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Absolutely!

[@PsychGirlRaven]

I take Saxenda and get what’s called the Saxenda sads. I have learned to manage the symptoms though.

[@theofficialdrdan]

I have not heard that term before.

[@cyndilouwho3924]

I’m not suicidal but I’m crying a lot and the anxiety is really bad like call off from work bad. The migraines are bad too, I lost 20 pounds and I’d like to continue but I don’t want to risk my mental health. I think I’m going to stop

[@dawnfultz7532]

I took this for 2 months and started struggling with suicidal thoughts & depression.. that was 8 months ago and I’m still struggling.. not to mention this medication also destroyed the skin grafts in my mouth… a

[@theofficialdrdan]

I hope you are following up with your doctor. This sounds like something unrelated to Ozempic.

[@mpiperlcpc]

Your videos have great information. The sound quality is poor. Maybe time for a mic upgrade.

[@theofficialdrdan]

It looks like it was an editing issue!

[@Vegetarianbull]

Panic attacks, depression, muscle mass loss,fatigue,constipation,messed up menstrual cycle , acne and severe bloating and feeling angry the whole time. Even taking antidepressants at the same time. Prescribed by my doctor because my pre diabetes.

[@theofficialdrdan]

You need to follow up with your doctor. I would also look at your nutrition.

[@mariahreed1587]

How are you feeling now? Are you still taking it?

[@tiffanicalibrese5990]

I’m on week 2 & my 2nd shot I WILL NOT BE TAKING THIS DRUG ANYMORE! I do struggle with anxiety but it’s been under control. Wegovy has increased my anxiety and depression. The headaches are debilitating it’s like my skulls going to burst! I’m exhausted & my mood is terrible! I take my shots on Monday towards Friday I’m back to feeling like myself again. Then the horrible cycle repeats with the next shot! NOT WORTH IT! Diet & exercises the best you can & control your own brain 🧠 don’t allow Wegovy to do it for you! Much love ❤️ to everyone trying this & good luck! (Everyone is different)

[@aminah761]

Omg I didn’t know that about gastric surgery can cause mental issues my mom had that surgery and she change

[@Italianqueen]

I’m struggling with this now from the trulicity! I hate it,I didn’t know it caused all these different issues but I stopped it this week.

[@turcj]

I couldn’t handle Trulicity. I was always sick in bed for 3 days after taking the shots.

[@Italianqueen]

@@turcj YES!! I stopped my shots this past Friday. I felt terrible,depressed and exhausted! But it wouldn’t start as soon as I did the injection but as it started to build up it got worse! Hope you’re feeling better!

[@turcj]

@@Italianqueen They took me off the Trulicity and started Rybelsus. I'm having the same problem. The longer I take it, the sicker and more out of it I get. It has taken any joy I had out of my life.

[@Italianqueen]

@@turcj yeah that’s what they were trying to put me on yesterday!! And they ended up saying Monjourno Would be better! I am absolutely terrified to have this happen again! I was so depressed and couldn’t function

[@turcj]

@@Italianqueen Of course we are going to get depressed - we never feel good.

[@annwatson2196]

This was me... Totally unmotivated... Didn't want to do anything... Including work... It was awful

[@theofficialdrdan]

Sorry to hear that friend.

[@VernCrisler]

I think this makes sense. Maybe some Wegovy-women are depressed because they no longer want to go shopping and that was an important part of their lives. I wonder if a shopping addiction is related to food addiction. Obviously supermarket shopping is about getting food. But even in some other types of stores, there's usually a restaurant nearby, or shoppers can smell the aroma of cooked food somewhere. Good discussion.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Lots of questions to be answered! Stay tuned!

[@maryhaley8400]

I miss wanting to go out to eat and eat sooo much.

[@Armani-v3m]

Addiction is an addiction the food the shopping EVERYTHING most people with food addiction have other addictions. I see it’s making people stop drinking alcohol maybe they found a cure for alcoholism

[@diokdin]

My take on these depression on GLP1s is that patients has emotional ties or relationship with food that makes them happy, calm or they use food as a crutch when they are sad. So when they are in these medications and they end up having an aversion to food or no appetite they will all be depressed bec they can’t eat their feelings.

[@lynncrf]

This only applies to a certain subset of users though. Many of us didn't comfort or binge eat before we started on it. I really need it for my diabetes, and the decrease in thirst, heat intolerance, and chronic stomach pain has been amazing. However, I am so fatigued and don't enjoy things the way I used to. What I do see is that those of us who didn't have any addictions or bad relationships with food, alcohol, or compulsive shopping beforehand seem to be the ones who experience these side effects. Maybe our brains are not wired for much reward in the first place, and the GLP-1 receptor agonist turns the little reward we have way way down.

[@kit.e6864]

depression, obesity/weight gain often go together so it's alot to consider. besides not seeing results quickly enough, maybe expecting our bodies to look a certain way at a goal weight might not be met due to loose skin. some might expect other areas of their life to improve and be better after weight loss which doesn't always happen.

[@theofficialdrdan]

Nailed it

[@lm413]

It affects dopamine! Ive been on it for 2 months and I have lost all interest in life and I want to sleep all the time. This is NOT a result of my relationship to food or how much Im eating. I have been on many different diet plans over the years and I have never felt this dull and tired from any diet. The exhaustion and lack of interest in life is a result of the effect ozempic has on dopamine. I'm going off of it. Not worth it. Tired of drug manufacturers blaming the patient's own relationship to food rather than admitting their drug messes with dopamine and can cause chemical depression!

[@dieseIboy]

I suffer from depression and take meds for it. Have been on Oz since June 1st and currently at .5. Have lost 25lbs. I’ve had the opposite effect as what’s been mentioned. I feel fantastic and my depression symptoms are gone. I will keep an eye out for this though. Thanks!

[@theofficialdrdan]

There is evidence that glp1 meds can help with mood too. Glad to hear you are getting that effect

[@aminah761]

Omg 😮 this is scary this is why I didn’t want to take this meds anything that change ur brain chemistry will result in mood changes

[@RNFORLAW]

Crazy how all these big pharmaceutical companies downplay the risks that are serious yet weed is still demonized. Think about it

[@brianne571]

It's making me depressed and I don't even take it!! I'm trying to lose and at best 1 pd a week. I lost a whole lot many yrs agonand maintained it until last yr. Kinda like people who got there student loans wavied and your loan wasn't waived. Feel like gaining 15 to get diabetes then I get ozempic!

[@KevinCovington5453]

Ive Taken MONJURNO For About A Year Now. EXCELLENT RESULTS. Maintaining a 30 Pound Weight Loss And No Side Effects ....So Far, It COMPLETELY Removed The Snack and Big Meal Desires! In Fact, I Will Go as Long As 16 Hours (real number!) Without Eating! Just No Desire To Eat, But In A Good Way, What I Mean by That...I ACTUALLY ONLY EAT WHEN I AM HUNGRY! In Other Words Its Time To Eat Because I NEED TO! HAVE TOO! What A Great Attitude Toward Food To Have Now!!!

[@DJTheBlondeSpirit]

Ozempic has me have anhedonia

[@fitguy6288]

I honestly would be surprised if this was just a problem of expectations, also because ozempic does indeed work marvels for weight loss. More incline to think that The GLP1 biochemical pathway crosses somehow the pleasure/dopamine pathways in a still unexplained way, in some people.

[@tjellis1479]

O-Zombies....copyright pending

[@theofficialdrdan]

Lol

[@walterdeas4992]

Me toooooo depressed suicidal!

[@blessedlife1206]

Ive heard if your liver is depressed you’ll be depressed

[@theofficialdrdan]

I'm not sure - I'd have to look into the research to see if mounjaro helps with arthritis. Definitely mention it to your healthcare team!

[@morrissey2085]

This drug is the absolute worst! I was so sick on this stomach pain and anxiety like no other. No one will convince me otherwise

[@YesTiffanyHypnosis]

Yep

[@PouraniiEskandari-cq5jm]

This is 💯 true you are right thank you 🙏🏻

[@theofficialdrdan]

🥰🥰

[@PouraniiEskandari-cq5jm]

@@theofficialdrdan a question can i take the oz every other week to save some?

[@walterdeas4992]

No more for me!

[@Jbandes]

Why are you always so negative about GLP-1 meds? Gastro paralysis and now depression? Also your audio on this video is horrible. You really should try to do some positive videos on the benefits of these medications since for many people taking them they are life-changing.

[@theofficialdrdan]

You should try watching my other videos?

[@Jbandes]

@@theofficialdrdan you were coming up in my feed often. After like the 3rd or 4th negative video I told my KZbin setting to not show me anymore of your videos. I lost 35 pounds in 22 weeks. My A1C went from 7.6 to 5.4. My diabetes is now in remission. My blood sugar dropped to 91 and my blood pressure went from 170/100 to 128/70. Being morbidly obese increases the likelihood of cardiac events and a whole host of other things which are not good for you. These medications change all of those things for the better so hearing someone drown on about the dangers is very disappointing. Anyone educated would do a cost benefit analysis and if you do want you will objectively learn quickly that the benefits of these medications far outweigh the negatives which is why so many people take them. Be well but you really should try to educate your audience and post some positive videos about GLP-1 medications.

[@theofficialdrdan]

@@Jbandes I am disappointed by your replay James. Again if you watched my other videos you would know I review the positives. However, how is someone to make a risk benefit analysis without hearing the good and the bad? This is the foundation of evidence based medicine - clinicians like myself must provide both sides of the coin to be as objective and unbiased as possible. Only with all the information can someone make a truly informed decision about what is best for them and their health. Seeking only the positive takes away the objectivity of the evidence and only gives us what we want to hear. I am glad you are having so much so success. Keep up the great work. All the best my friend!

[@taperclinic]

The side effects are just as important as the benefits- this was a helpful video

[@kristitengolics8443]

@@theofficialdrdanI need help I’m extremely depressed

[@llisagomez5706]

Horrible sound

[@theofficialdrdan]

Sorry about that. I've gotten better, I think...