Anonymous wrote:My GP prescribed it for me. Most people I know who went off it, gained the weight back. I kept it off for about 6 months, then it started coming back at an alarming rate (lost 50 pounds, gained back 30 before I sheepishly went back to my doc for another rx). FYI, it's coming off much more slowly this time

NP I am having the same issue. I lost weight so easily the first time around, without even trying. Now I am on it again and have lost 3lbs in a month, while actually being more mindful of carbs, nutrition...It is incredibly frustrating. I would still not give up though as I was ballooning prior.

You can go to the manufacturer's website and get a coupon. I was supposed to pay $150/mo and now I am paying $25 for a month's worth of OZE shots.

First, I'll say that Ozempic treats diabetes, and the same as prescribed for weight loss is Wegovy (the dosing is a bit different). I've been on it since last April and have lost 50 lbs.

I think it is quite clear at this point that if you lose weight on it, and then go off of it, you will gain the weight back. You will hear people say that they have kept the weight off, and they will often brag about their lifestyle changes, but those people tend to have only been off the drug for less than a year. Look at the same people two years after they went off the med, and I'd bet an awful lot the weight will be back, and then some. My doctor says "Obesity is a chronic condition, you will have to stay on Wegovy for life."

My PCP prescribes it for me.

My insurance, fed bcbs standard plan, covers it, but only with 50% coinsurance because it is a Tier 3 drug -- which is a non-preferred brand name drug. I was able to get a tier excpetion, though, so I pay less. I would say that in 2025, though, that typically insurance doesn't cover it at all. You will need to check your formulary. Maybe you will be a lucky one who has full coverage on it. Not likely though. Full price is about $1600 per month.

It’s like any other way of losing weight. Weight stays off if you don’t over consume. Most people who lose weight via traditional calorie cutting end up gaining back as they revert to old habits. This is no different.

Anonymous wrote:My GP prescribed it for me. Most people I know who went off it, gained the weight back. I kept it off for about 6 months, then it started coming back at an alarming rate (lost 50 pounds, gained back 30 before I sheepishly went back to my doc for another rx). FYI, it's coming off much more slowly this time

DP - Thanks for sharing this. That sounds frustrating and tough to see. I don't know many people using it, one friend just started, the other is more of an acquaintance - she just had to get her gallbladder removed. Not sure if she's still taking it or not. I appreciate everyone who shares here.

I'm leary to use it as I don't want to be on it for life. But I do think my current weight is doing a number on my hormones and body signals and that the boost/momentum would help...

Thanks for this info. PP, are you concerned about staying on it indefinitely?
- OP

My GP prescribed it for me. Most people I know who went off it, gained the weight back. I kept it off for about 6 months, then it started coming back at an alarming rate (lost 50 pounds, gained back 30 before I sheepishly went back to my doc for another rx). FYI, it's coming off much more slowly this time

No you will remain on it for life. Facts

If you eat 1000-1200 calories a day for the rest of your life, the weight won’t come back. Yes, some people (small menopausal women) need that much to maintain a weight that society deems thin. Ozempic makes it possible to eat so few calories bc you are not hungry.

I am 40 pounds overweight, prediabetic and struggling to take off more than a few pounds.

I have read that if you use ozempic for weight loss, you need to stay on it or the weight returns.

My question is IF I am firmly committed to staying on a reduced calorie intake (I already exercise) after losing weight via ozempic, will I be able to keep most of the weight off? Or is their actually some metabolism change when on ozempic that going off would cause weight to return? I don’t want to commit to staying on a drug that hasn’t yet been studied long term when used only for weight loss.

Also, what kind of a doctor can prescribe ozempic? I would want someone educated on the medicine to talk me through pros and cons and whether it is right for me given my overall health profile.

Last question, does health insurance typically cover the costs? If not, how much does it cost per month?

Thanks.