Real doctors & semaglutide side effects

[Anonymous]

Yes, several years ago I was prescribed Wegovy through my PCP at INOVA. I was having really bad stomach pains when I increased the dose, she was worried it was my pancreas, so told me to stop taking the medication, ordered a CT Scan, and prescribed me strong antibiotics. We never figured out what was wrong, but I discontinued it.

I would not go through an internet doctor after having had the stomach pains. I also know someone who DID have pancreatic issues because of Wegovy and was hospitalized. So again, I'd stick to a real doctor.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well, what's your A1C? Because, yes, this medication should be managed by a real doctor, not some joker playing one on the interwebs. Diabetes is a serious disease.

This is the weight loss forum. Zepbound and Wegovy are for weight loss, not diabetes.

They are absolutely for people with diabetes.

They help lower that AIC and insulin production is important ......

You're thinking of Ozempic, no? Zepbound was formulated specifically for weight loss and is not FDA approved for diabetes.

Ozempic and Wegovy are the same medicine. Zepbound and Mounjaro are the same medicine. The branding is different for different purposes but the medication itself is the same.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, what's your A1C? Because, yes, this medication should be managed by a real doctor, not some joker playing one on the interwebs. Diabetes is a serious disease.

This is the weight loss forum. Zepbound and Wegovy are for weight loss, not diabetes.

They are absolutely for people with diabetes.

They help lower that AIC and insulin production is important ......

You're thinking of Ozempic, no? Zepbound was formulated specifically for weight loss and is not FDA approved for diabetes.

Also, OP specifically asked about semaglutide - that is the ingredient. Ozempic and Wegovy are the branded medications. So OP is asking about one of those. Zepbound/Mounjaro are a completely different medicine - terzepitide (or something like that, I probably spelled it wrong).

Before you correct people on the internet, make sure you know what you are talking about.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What side effects are you worried about?

I see a real doctor (but normally an NP) at Inova, and I take branded meds. I happen not to have side effects. But I don't think that my doctor is preventing side effects, that is magical thinking.

How often does the NP require you to see her? I go through INOVA and my DO requires a consult every 4 months while on it (one being my annual). So 3 additional visits (video)/year even though I’ve been stable on it the whole time (abt 20
Months).

DP who is at a different practice. I see an NP and dietician every four weeks. I like the accountability but I know a lot of people on this board don't seem to think they need to change their diet. I have really appreciated working with an RD - I feel like I have a better understanding of what mix of foods I should be eating and especially portion size. I think that if I stop taking this medicine, I will at least come away with an understanding of what I should and should not be eating to try to maintain it.

[Anonymous]

My primary care doctor prescribed Wegovy for me, and I have been on it almost 2 years now. So yes, I am on the real branded medication and it was prescribed by a real doctor who had me come in every month for the first six months or so and weighed me and watched over me like a hawk with this stuff.

I did have terrible side effects, including extremely bad fatigue, constipation (bad enough that I had impactions a couple of times), and diarrhea that was the worst I’ve ever had in my life. I also had some bad dreams and sleep disturbance. This only let up a couple of months ago when I went down to a maintenance dose. But I seem to be gaining weight back again, so I’ll probably have to go back up in dose and I am betting that the side effects will be bad again. I’m not sure, we’ll see. But it beats being obese.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, what's your A1C? Because, yes, this medication should be managed by a real doctor, not some joker playing one on the interwebs. Diabetes is a serious disease.

This is the weight loss forum. Zepbound and Wegovy are for weight loss, not diabetes.

They are absolutely for people with diabetes.

They help lower that AIC and insulin production is important ......

You're thinking of Ozempic, no? Zepbound was formulated specifically for weight loss and is not FDA approved for diabetes.

Ozempic and Wegovy are the same medicine. Zepbound and Mounjaro are the same medicine. The branding is different for different purposes but the medication itself is the same.

It is not just the branding that is different. The dosing is different. Which means they are very different.

[Anonymous]

I did not have terrible side effects, went up from lowest dose to highest. When there was an insurance snag, I was without the meds for a month. Those side effects were horrible and I did consult my doctor.
The side effects disappeared when I was able to get back on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, what's your A1C? Because, yes, this medication should be managed by a real doctor, not some joker playing one on the interwebs. Diabetes is a serious disease.

This is the weight loss forum. Zepbound and Wegovy are for weight loss, not diabetes.

They are absolutely for people with diabetes.

They help lower that AIC and insulin production is important ......

You're thinking of Ozempic, no? Zepbound was formulated specifically for weight loss and is not FDA approved for diabetes.

Ozempic and Wegovy are the same medicine. Zepbound and Mounjaro are the same medicine. The branding is different for different purposes but the medication itself is the same.

It is not just the branding that is different. The dosing is different. Which means they are very different.

Wrong

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, what's your A1C? Because, yes, this medication should be managed by a real doctor, not some joker playing one on the interwebs. Diabetes is a serious disease.

This is the weight loss forum. Zepbound and Wegovy are for weight loss, not diabetes.

They are absolutely for people with diabetes.

They help lower that AIC and insulin production is important ......

You're thinking of Ozempic, no? Zepbound was formulated specifically for weight loss and is not FDA approved for diabetes.

Also, OP specifically asked about semaglutide - that is the ingredient. Ozempic and Wegovy are the branded medications. So OP is asking about one of those. Zepbound/Mounjaro are a completely different medicine - terzepitide (or something like that, I probably spelled it wrong).

Before you correct people on the internet, make sure you know what you are talking about.

Well, the PP states in her response that Zepbound is for diabetes, for starters. And if you’d read my response, that is precisely what I addressed in my response. It’s not for diabetes. So, I believe I do know what I’m talking about when I corrected them on the internet

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, what's your A1C? Because, yes, this medication should be managed by a real doctor, not some joker playing one on the interwebs. Diabetes is a serious disease.

This is the weight loss forum. Zepbound and Wegovy are for weight loss, not diabetes.

They are absolutely for people with diabetes.

They help lower that AIC and insulin production is important ......

You're thinking of Ozempic, no? Zepbound was formulated specifically for weight loss and is not FDA approved for diabetes.

Also, OP specifically asked about semaglutide - that is the ingredient. Ozempic and Wegovy are the branded medications. So OP is asking about one of those. Zepbound/Mounjaro are a completely different medicine - terzepitide (or something like that, I probably spelled it wrong).

Before you correct people on the internet, make sure you know what you are talking about.

Well, the PP states in her response that Zepbound is for diabetes, for starters. And if you’d read my response, that is precisely what I addressed in my response. It’s not for diabetes. So, I believe I do know what I’m talking about when I corrected them on the internet

I am OP and I meant Wegovy and Zepbound. The weight loss drugs. Thanks to all commenters who have responded with helpful comments.

[Anonymous]

DH and I are both on brand zepbound, prescribed by real doctors. His requires appointments monthly. Mine are every 6 weeks. Most are virtual and we go in person 3-6 months or as needed. Neither of us have major side effects.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, what's your A1C? Because, yes, this medication should be managed by a real doctor, not some joker playing one on the interwebs. Diabetes is a serious disease.

This is the weight loss forum. Zepbound and Wegovy are for weight loss, not diabetes.

They are absolutely for people with diabetes.

They help lower that AIC and insulin production is important ......

You're thinking of Ozempic, no? Zepbound was formulated specifically for weight loss and is not FDA approved for diabetes.

Ozempic and Wegovy are the same medicine. Zepbound and Mounjaro are the same medicine. The branding is different for different purposes but the medication itself is the same.

It is not just the branding that is different. The dosing is different. Which means they are very different.

The dosing is not different.

[Anonymous]

I’m on Zepbound.

My doctor prescribes it. For the issues I’ve experienced my doctor has prescribed medications and given great information.

[Anonymous]

I don't think seeing/not seeing a doctor is what influences side effects or "protects you" against them. Many people see their doctor but ignore recommendations. If you do that - doctor or not: if doing at home you still have instructions on everything including diet- then of course you will feel awful.

I do it on my own (again, religiously following instructions I was given) and have daily normal BM, no stomach pain. I'm also careful with what I eat. Only side effect has been mild nausea here and there. Would I feel terrible if I ate fried food all day? I'm sure. But I didn't do that before tirzepatide and I don't do that now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, what's your A1C? Because, yes, this medication should be managed by a real doctor, not some joker playing one on the interwebs. Diabetes is a serious disease.

This is the weight loss forum. Zepbound and Wegovy are for weight loss, not diabetes.

They are absolutely for people with diabetes.

They help lower that AIC and insulin production is important ......

You're thinking of Ozempic, no? Zepbound was formulated specifically for weight loss and is not FDA approved for diabetes.

Ozempic and Wegovy are the same medicine. Zepbound and Mounjaro are the same medicine. The branding is different for different purposes but the medication itself is the same.

It is not just the branding that is different. The dosing is different. Which means they are very different.

If your doctor has prescribed Ozempic for weight loss, instead of Wegovy, they will know what dose you should be taking.