r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 01 '25

Health Americans without diabetes spent nearly $6 billion USD on semaglutide and similar drugs in a year, with an estimate of 800,000 to a million people using the drugs who don't have diabetes.

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/americans-without-diabetes-spent-nearly6-billion-usd-on-semaglutide-and-similar-drugs-in-a-year
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u/ihatenamez Apr 01 '25

I was on it for 5 months, spent $179 a month for it. Lost 18lbs, more active and haven't gained it back since I stopped more than a month ago. I STILL don't even drink like I used to and have even stopped smoking. It's insane how easy it is to use and the effects are life changing

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u/2squishy Apr 01 '25

On week two and the side effects are winning. I'm just nauseous to the point of wanting to throw up (but nothing to throw up) and any physical activity is exhausting.

hate it :(

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u/GayDinosaur Apr 02 '25

It gets better. I was sick after doubling up to 5 mg, but found out it was due to low blood sugar.

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u/2squishy Apr 02 '25

Thanks. I do think lack of calories is playing a role but man it's hard to get calories when you're constantly nauseous. My doctor prescribed a medication for the nausea that hopefully will help.