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To be considering buying Ozempic

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Spring5 · 07/03/2024 19:02

Anyone else on it? Whats your take on it?

im 40, 17 ish stone, 5ft 8in. The thought of another summer.. i dont want another fat summer, id like a head start on weightloss. Am i wrong to be considering this?

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saxendafirsttime · 07/03/2024 19:31

Go for it! Best decision i ever made. Ive lost 3 stone in 10 months. I haven't had any symptoms either. Now on Weygovy 0.25ml but started on Saxenda until they stopped doing it. It's life changing for someone that has failed every diet in the past because I have been too hungry 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

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Spring5 · 07/03/2024 19:30

Those of you on it, did you buy it over the counter yourselves or did you go via gp?

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leilani83 · 07/03/2024 19:26

If you can afford it, do it. The best money I ever spent. I've been on it for over a year and have lost 23.6kg and am now normal weight. I know many people have lost much more quickly but I've not even made that much of an effort.

The side effects vary from person to person but I've never had them that bad, and I'm on the highest dose of Wegovy (Ozempic equivalent for weight loss). There is nothing else like it on the market, it really is a miracle.

Pleatherandlace · 07/03/2024 19:25

These drugs help you to loose muscle more than fat and once you stop taking it you will regain the weight. A quick fix never works long term. You would be much better trying to get to the bottom of your eating habits. Although I appreciate that this is a difficult thing to do .

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Spring5 · 07/03/2024 19:22

I know theres the possibility of regaining it once i stop but at the moment with around 7 stone to lose, its difficult. It would be imo good to have a head start and lose the rest myself. I signed up to the service and answered questions (lloyds online pharmacy) and its told me ive been accepted and its available to purchase. Its around £200-£300 depending on the dose. Am i mad to even consider this?

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ItsVeryHyacinthBucket · 07/03/2024 19:20

I wouldn’t. The side effects can be pretty severe.

goessag · 07/03/2024 19:19

I would go for it, I purchased otc and have lost 3 stone
It did make me nauseous but small price to pay and your body gets used to it.

Nw22 · 07/03/2024 19:16

Apparently they are testing a pill version that is more effective

HÆLTHEPAIN · 07/03/2024 19:05

I wouldn’t say you’re unreasonable to consider it, I have myself. However, I’m put off by the potential side effects and the fact that, as with most weight loss methods, you’ll probably regain it all when you stop. There isn’t enough long term research.

MILTOBE · 07/03/2024 19:03

Ohh I'll be interested to read about this. How much would it cost? Would your GP prescribe it?

Geebray · 07/03/2024 19:03

Do you want permission, OP? If so, why?