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MaryMagdaline

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13. Forgot to mention that my blood pressure decreased and is now under control.

Reply to Coventina (Reply #9)

Fri Nov 25, 2022, 04:59 PM

Nov 2022

Weight loss had multiple positive effects.

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'I miss eating': the truth behind the weight loss drug that makes food repulsive [View all] Coventina Nov 2022 OP

I'd take it. Elessar Zappa Nov 2022 #1

A 2-day fast breaks food cravings, then do an 18-6 or better daily fast with less than 50 carbs. TheBlackAdder Nov 2022 #51

Thanks! Elessar Zappa Nov 2022 #63

I wonder what happens when you go off of it? I went on doc03 Nov 2022 #2

So sad. Liver cancer took a lovely friend in sorta similar circumstances. Hortensis Nov 2022 #23

The weight return is true of all diets Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #48

I am 74 and have gone on many diets. I have found the best diet is exercise and consuming doc03 Nov 2022 #53

V true Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #68

Do you need a doctor's prescription since it is a diabetic drug? patricia92243 Nov 2022 #3

Yes. Although many doctors are prescribing it for the "off label" use of weight loss. n/t Coventina Nov 2022 #5

You need a prescription but you no longer need to be diabetic MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #12

The FDA can approve all day Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #70

Not only do you need an MD prescription Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #69

My husband takes it. Not for weight loss. nolabear Nov 2022 #4

I just took the first dose last Sunday. I haven't seen any revulsion. rsdsharp Nov 2022 #17

This is where I am Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #49

Agreed. Also stay away from FB groups. nolabear Nov 2022 #59

I don't think I even have an FB account anymore Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #71

True dat. Though I hate it. You're like my husband. nolabear Nov 2022 #75

This is the only thing that works for me DVRacer Nov 2022 #6

That's amazing and congrats! So sorry you had to fight for a life-saving drug. Coventina Nov 2022 #7

Wonderful!! Glad you had great results MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #10

Ozempic was a lifesaver for me MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #8

Thanks for your information! n/t Coventina Nov 2022 #9

You're welcome! I really believe in this drug MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #11

Forgot to mention that my blood pressure decreased and is now under control. MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #13

+1, uponit7771 Nov 2022 #45

From the article, side effects that make me say: "Oh dear".... Hekate Nov 2022 #14

I loved Phen Fen. xmas74 Nov 2022 #54

People say "oh dear" about side effects Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #74

Two years ago, my doctor told me if I didn't lose weight, I would have type II diabetes. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #15

Great achievement and much better than taking Ozempic! My best friend also lost 65 pounds naturally wishstar Nov 2022 #22

The problem with losing weight is besides losing fat, you also lose bone density and muscle. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #36

+1, I only need to lose 30 lbs but I don't want it to be muscle. If I was my weight but 5% body uponit7771 Nov 2022 #47

5% body fat is too low. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #55

I've started lifting for leg strength, do you feel like you have more balance with stronger legs?tia uponit7771 Nov 2022 #46

Yes, up to a point. Also doing leg and hip exercises can strengthen your bones. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #60

Thx !! uponit7771 Nov 2022 #67

It's a drug for diabetics and diabetics are not being able woodsprite Nov 2022 #16

My pharmacy tech wife said exactly this NickB79 Nov 2022 #25

A lot of folks are insulin resistant and don't know it. Happy Hoosier Nov 2022 #56

Ozempic was not a good drug for me. davsand Nov 2022 #61

That was why I stopped taking Trulicity, woodsprite Nov 2022 #62

I need this nt hookaleft Nov 2022 #18

People will do any damn thing to not be fat. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #19

Of course! It's the one thing that it's acceptable to shame people for. n/t Coventina Nov 2022 #20

Yep. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #21

People in this thread seem to be doing it to not die of diabetes NickB79 Nov 2022 #26

Odds are they'll gain it back, with interest. Research is increasingly indicating that obesity is a WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #27

And the cause is.....? NickB79 Nov 2022 #28

We don't know, even when blaming obesity. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #29

This is not my experience at all with Ozempic. phylny Nov 2022 #24

I have taken Ozempic for my diabetes ironflange Nov 2022 #30

I would take it MurrayDelph Nov 2022 #31

I miss tasting food, but it doesn't make me nauseous. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2022 #32

For some people, they lose their taste for alcohol TexasBushwhacker Nov 2022 #33

at school i paired bitter chocolate with a pastry i would binge on. dembotoz Nov 2022 #34

Metformin Deep State Witch Nov 2022 #35

OK, so what is the word on Metformin? Anyone on it? Just prescribed for me as pre-diabetic. nt Samrob Nov 2022 #37

You'll be a walking whoopie cushion Zorro Nov 2022 #38

It is widely used with no side effect but some have stomach problems grantcart Nov 2022 #40

It is my understanding that Trulicity is a sister drug to Ozempic LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #44

I get my Trulicity free from Lilly. Their income guidelines to grantcart Nov 2022 #58

I have been on metformin for over 20 years LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #43

Some people it's more than "some" Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #73

I use it and Ozempic. phylny Nov 2022 #57

Sounds horrific. I lost 30 lbs. taking Moringa Leaf Powder capsules. Here's my story.. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #39

Thank you for this information! MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #52

there is no miracle weight loss drug Skittles Nov 2022 #41

I am about to start Trulicity which is a sister drug to Ozempic LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #42

I take Ozempic Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #50

Just wait for tirzepatide which is being fast tracked. joshcryer Nov 2022 #64

the magic bullet people have been looking for. littlewolf Nov 2022 #65

A friend of ours who is a nurse has used it but she said there are some serious side effects. honest.abe Nov 2022 #66

when will people understand there is no miracle weight loss drug Skittles Nov 2022 #72