I take it for Type II. It does curb your appetite some. I only take half the recommended dose because one of the side effects is it will stop you up. I also constantly have to fight with Blue Cross about paying for it. It is expensive and they try to bully you into alternative drugs. Save the thread in OT about how to get your digestive system moving again. You may need it. I like the drug but it took me a whike to tweek the dosage and get it right for me. I have not enjoyed any benefit of losing weight.

Buzz, it does slow the digestive system. I have to take some slow release antacid pills to keep from getting acid reflux at night. I also can't eat after about 4:00PM or the reflux becomes problematic. If you get through a pen in a month then you are taking the 0.25 Ml (CC's) loading dose, then going to 0.50Ml once a week. I take 0.25Ml's so a pen lasts me two months. Don't worry about using it for weight loss vs diabetes. If it helps you then that's great! Both uses are about improved health.

Good stuff jetdad. I got one month's worth. I hope just enough to kill my gargantuan appetite till my body adjusts to 1500 cals a day. I'm not crazy about taking it away from a diabetic who really needs it.

Too Bad:

1. Big Pharma can't make enough


2. Big Pharma is SO greedy

Have you tried adderall or concerta?

Those will curb your appetite

Seems to me the Dr's prescribing a diabetes med just for weight loss would be in jeopardy of losing their license.

its FDA approved for weight loss. Its 1/3 the price to go through a mixing pharmacy vs branded Semaglutide


Ozempic is the MFG branded for Diabetes
Wegovy is the MFG branded for weight loss

exact same drug, same strength, different names and different price points

its FDA approved for weight loss. Its 1/3 the price to go through a mixing pharmacy vs branded Semaglutide


Ozempic is the MFG branded for Diabetes
Wegovy is the MFG branded for weight loss

exact same drug, same strength, different names and different price points

THAT IS SO STUPID!!! Walk in the light and be transparent. I hate the games these companies play.

Watching this thread; I have crested 3 bills and HATE it. Working out is helping, but would like to assist as much as possible. Also have to remind myself I didn't get fat overnight; it was just easier than going the other way.

Morbid Obesity (over 36% bodyfat) is not a choice as most "thin" people believe. But let's not go there please.

I wrestled with commenting on this, not wanting to come off like a jerk but at the same time, feel the need to say something if there is someone out there struggling ( or who is not struggling yet but needs to head things off at the pass so to speak). Barring legitimate medical issues (thyroid issues for instance) and medications that cause weight gain, people need to take responsibility for their habits and behaviors. No one goes to bed at a healthy weight, wakes up and is suddenly 300 lbs. It’s a gradual change. People eat too much, drink too much and exercise too little. Sure, genetics play a factor in body composition, but it’s too easy to blame obesity on “running in your family” and ignoring unhealthy and destructive habits. Lack of self control is a choice. It’s the year 2023, there is zero excuse for a person to not be educated about healthy diet choices and lifestyle. All the info you could ever want is at that touch of your finger tips.

Obesity is an epidemic plaguing this country. Practice healthy eating, exercise and lifestyle habits and teach your children and grandchildren to do the same.

Good luck to everyone struggling with their health, I pray you find an avenue that works for you.