ozempic / Wegovy question

[Downpour]

Hi. I need to lose weight having been diagnosed with cirrhosis and being significantly overweight. I will talk to my doctor about it but just wanted to ask if anyone has had experience of using the new weight loss meds on the market with cirrhosis. I understand they’re under the brand names of Ozempic or Wegovy and are considered generally safe meds although I don’t know whether there are any risks with cirrhosis. Thanks if you have any info.

[BritishLiverTrust8 Moderator British Liver Trust]

Dear Downpour

This is a question that your own health care professional is best placed to answer, as only they have access to your medical records.

We suggest talking this through with your own doctor or health care professional in the first instance.

Here are the links to information about cirrhosis on our website, which you may find useful

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in... (including a suite of publications towards the bottom that are downloadable or can be posted)

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

If you would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[Readlots]

Ho Downpour, I don’t know anything about the new meds but your GP or consultant may be able to give you a referral to a dietician who can support and advise. There is also information on the BLT website and the NHS website. If you Google you’ll find all sorts of fads that may not actually be good for you. Stick with the professionals

[Cat19]

I take Ozipic but for my diabetes I have PBC I did loose 5 stone over the last two years

Good luck it’s not easy I need to go back to swimming to help keep the weight off and help with the leg pains take care 🥹

[Robert1220]

I am injecting Ozempic but I'm type 2 diabetic and have been prescribed it for that reason. I also have NASH cirrhosis (compensated). I have lost 2 stone since taking it but its still a struggle keeping it off. It does take the edge off appetite but isn't a miracle weight loss drug. It takes a lot of determination and sticking to a healthy eating plan too. My kpa has reduced from 36.6 to 13.4 so I'm very happy with that but I know I have to be forever careful to watch my weight.

[Dplat]

hello, I took wegovy and it was fine , my sister in law is a gastroenterologist and she told me it’s fine to take with cirrhosis

[Sophia1968]

not sure if this helps but I take rybelsus which is another version of it, I take it for type 2 Diebetes and I also questioned its safety with cirrohsis but my dr said it is fine, you need to ask your own dr though as she will know all your history, good luck, it does help lose weight but as Robert says you need to still work hard at it xx

[lippy44]

Hi downpour, i am on ozempic, and i have gained weight, im on 0.5 i think i will be going on 1.00 in a couple of weeks, i have gained over a stone in the couple of months. please be careful sweetheart. its not the miracle its believed to be.

hope you feel better soon xxx

[Granolall]

Yes don't do it it's awful with cirrious

[Ubwa in reply to Granolall]

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