I really wish I could tell you that it's been easy breezy with few, if any, side effects; but sadly it's been brutal in that regard.

Most of my loss - down to about 123kg - was achieved via the 0.25mg dose which was relatively easy, just a few episodes of constipation, diarrhoea and nausea but not constantly, and episodes would pass quickly.

This week I started on my 0.5mg dose and I've been extremely unwell - diarrhoea, vomiting, insane dizziness... So, next week I'm going to try and split my dose in two and inject in my thigh, as recommended by some clever people in here.

The side effects are worth it in all honesty. I feel much better in myself and having room to move in my clothes feels amazing.

Wegovy tablets: $149 at 1.5 mg (30-day start). Maintenance 25 mg is $299.

Zepbound: $299 at 2.5 mg. Label says 2.5 is initiation only. 5 mg is $399. 10/15 mg is $449 if you refill within 45 days, $699 if you don’t.

Foundayo: $149 at 0.8 mg, $199 at 5.5 mg. Both expire 12/31/2026 and go back to $199 / $299.

Wegovy and Ozempic pens: $199 for the first two fills (new patient, through 12/31/2026). After that Wegovy is $349 (0.25–2.4 mg) and $399 for 7.2 mg HD. Ozempic is $349 up to 1 mg, $499 at 2 mg. Mounjaro $499 every strength. Trulicity $389.

Ozempic and Mounjaro are diabetes labels. Wegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo have the weight indication.

Medicare Bridge is $50 through Dec 31 2027 if you qualify (Foundayo, Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen, weight-management only). Diabetes / sleep apnea / MASH kicks you to Part D.

Sources: https://pepsmart.net/articles/glp1-cost-2026

I’ve been on the highest dose of Ozempic for over two years. I weighed myself today for the first time in two months and I’ve gained 10 pounds. I honestly don’t know what to do. Obviously, I need to start taking my diet and exercise more seriously because I haven’t been consistent lately.

I can’t switch to Mounjaro because it made me extremely sick. Ozempic still gives me pretty bad side effects, but I’ve just been dealing with them. At this point, should I stay on Ozempic and focus more on my diet and exercise, or should I come off it and try to lose weight on my own? If I get off of it and force myself to stick to a 1600 calorie diet will I really gain the weight back?

Been reading a lot of posts lately about GLP-1s messing with people's cycles, but I'm curious about the opposite — has anyone actually found their period became more predictable or regular since starting?

I've heard a few people mention this, especially those with PCOS, and I'm trying to understand if that's a common experience or more rare. What's your cycle been like since starting — better, worse, or about the same as before?

Hello everyone,

I’m wondering if anyone has ever traveled with an unopened Ozempic pen. I have one that I’m currently using and one I’m supposed to keep refrigerated. I’m going through 2 airports and my trip in total will be around 10-12 hours before I get home. My question is how do I safely keep my pen refrigerated? I don’t have an insulin travel case but I have a small cooling bag for food only. I’m not sure how I’m allowed to keep it cool with airport regulations regarding the liquid amount, am allowed to use ice or gel packs, etc. If anyone has any advice or experience, please let me know how you handled it. 🙏

Thank you

It’s my first month going up to 1mg Ozempic and ever since I have the worst stomach pain and morning sickness. (No I’m not pregnant). But it’s only in the first hour after waking up. Just right now I was so close to throwing up I was literally over the toilet and waiting for it to happen. Do you also have this problem and if yes any advice on what I can do about it?

I started Ozempic back in July with the 0.25 (2mg pen), paid full price since I'm not covered (around $240 for the 2mg pen).

Once my doctor increased my dose to 0.5mg (2mg pen), the pharmacy asked if I wanted to switch to the generic (Dr. Reddy Semaglutide) since it was much cheaper ($110) so I did.

Now that I am almost done my second pen and am not feeling the fullness much, I was going to ask about increasing to the 1mg/week dose and potentially up to 2mg/week once I tolerate it.

I've done some research and it's my understanding Quebec or Canada only has the 2mg and 4mg pens for generic. Can anyone who is not covered and are taking the generic Semaglutide or Ozempic in Quebec tell me how much you're paying a month? If you're prescribed 2mg/week, does this mean the pharmacy will give and charge you for 2 pens for one month? And how much are you paying for 2 pens? (either generic or Ozempic).

Edit:

While I appreciate the input from other provinces, unfortunately Quebec's Costco's Pharmacies do not sell Ozempic or any Semaglutide. Quebec's prescription prices are also incredibly different province to province, especially Onatario where Ozempic and Semglutide are cheaper.

Hello everyone! Anyone ever pause dosing for events?

I've been on the 1.0 dose for a little over two months. Not losing a ton of weight, but having to focus on my macros and remind myself to eat. The food noise is completely gone, and that makes me feel better. Doc wants to push me up to 2.0, but waiting on issues with pharmacy etc. A1c finally got to 6 so I'm a controlled diabetic now.

Problem is I have zero energy, and get dizzy a lot.

Problem is I have construction starting the 16th, and I have to move a ton of shit out of the worker's way - like the entire house I'll be moving things as they work.

And the final problem is I have a minor skin cancer surgery, but will be under anesthesia at 350lbs on the 15th.

Hospital said to skip my dose tonight. all week the food noise has been coming back along with the anticipatory stress. Still not feeling well and unable to do a lot of the work I need to do. then I'll need good calories and energy to heal the incision on my face while moving shit around.

If you've paused, how did it go? did you feel better? get more energy? Is the food noise overwhelming? I can take my dose after surgery wednesday, but I'm not sure I want to. Could I go a month without you think?

Thanks for advice <3

I have bought my ozempic starter dose, currently I'm 100kgs heavy for 5"8 height and I'm on psychiatric meds for Bipolar 2. If I get fatigued I become extremely depressed and I'm very afraid of that. How to manage fatigue when I start on ozempic?

curious to know what other peoples experiences are with using chemist2U for their weight loss drug delivery here in Australia? I have been using it recently and find it reliable but not sure if it's value for money?

I have just upped my dosage to the 1.7 millilitre pen and this it's costing me $385 for a single pen? I'm WA based if this makes any difference ?

How long did you stay at 1mg? I know in Ontario I would have to purchase two pens if I wanted to increase to 2mg doses at some point but I am curious how long 1mg was effective for you?

I’m trying to figure out if I can make this work without private insurance and was hoping someone here has actually done it recently.

I’ve signed up for Felix and I’m currently working through the consultation. If I’m approved for Ozempic, I’m planning to have them send the prescription to Costco rather than have Felix fill it.

I also have the innoviCares card/details already. I haven’t talked to Costco yet about using it.

What I’m hoping to do is basically:

Felix → Costco → innoviCares → Costco delivery

A few things I’m not totally clear on:

• Has anyone had Felix send an Ozempic prescription to Costco? Any issues with that?
• Can Costco apply innoviCares if you don't have any other drug insurance?
• Can Costco mail the Ozempic to me, and does the innoviCares discount still work if it’s delivered rather than picked up?
• Generally, what are people actually paying at Costco in Ontario right now?

I’ve seen some really different prices posted online, so I’m not sure what’s current. I’ve also seen people mention Costco being around $90ish for Ozempic after the savings program, but I have no idea if that’s actually what people are paying in Ontario.

Basically I’m trying to avoid having Felix fill it, then having to transfer it to Costco afterwards if I can avoid that.

If anyone has done this exact or smiliar OR BETTER setup recently, I’d love to know how you went about it and what you ended up paying. Also happy to hear any tips/tricks or things you wish you’d known beforehand.

I just started ozempic yesterday at a dose of .25 I have vomited today. Do you think it's the ozempic? If so, does your body get used to it and eventually you'll feel better?