Ozempic for BED - Anyone else?

[BurnStrong]

Hey everyone, I've been researching GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Mounjaro for binge eating disorder. Seems like they've helped a lot of people. My BMI is normal, so my doctor is hesitant to prescribe it. With a script, it's like €130 from a pharmacy, but ordering it online is more than €260. Any advice on getting it cheaper (around €130)? I'm desperate because I think that it could change my life. I'm in the Netherlands, by the way.

 

[Toni_1977]

Have you considered Vyvanse? It's actually approved for BED. Some think BED could be linked to undiagnosed ADHD. It helps curb appetite, could be a better option than Ozempic.

 

[Maxie_1990]

Feel free to PM me, I can share my experience and give you some recommendations.

 

[Gym_Lady]

Oh, it'll shut down your appetite hardcore. I have to lower my dose because I can't eat anything on a normal dose. I take a tiny dose and can manage maybe 900 calories a day. But just remember, it all comes back if you don't change your habits permanently or stay on it forever. It's gotta be a tool for change, not a long-term fix.

 

[Trail_05]

When I visited Greece, I was able to purchase it at a pharmacy without a prescription for around $110.

 

[no-more-snacks]

Ozempic isn't working for me so far. I'm 13 weeks in, at 0.5mg, and the food noise and binge eating are still there. I'm going to try 1.0mg, and if that doesn't work, I'll stop.

 

[Patient_Mango229]

Honestly, therapy might be a better investment. Ozempic *might* help, but it won't fix the underlying issues in your head.

 

[Pops]

Ozempic shows promise for binge eating beyond just weight loss. The GLP-1 mechanism seems to reduce that constant 'food noise' many BED sufferers describe—that loop of thinking about food. People here report the urge to binge just stops, which makes sense given its effects on dopamine. It's not FDA-approved for BED, but specialists are using it off-label.

Ozempic can cause nausea and fatigue, especially at first, so staying hydrated is important. I used electrolyte drops to stay balanced without sugar when my stomach was sensitive. If you go this route, work with a therapist specializing in eating disorders. Ozempic reduces the urge, but doesn't fix emotional patterns. Medication plus therapy gets the best results.

 

[BurnStrong]

Thanks for the info everyone! I'm going to look into Vyvanse as @Toni_1977 suggested and will continue my research on therapy options as well.

 

[Gym_Lady]

Hey everyone, I've been researching GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Mounjaro for binge eating disorder. Seems like they've helped a lot of people. My BMI is normal, so my doctor is hesitant to prescribe it.

Just remember, a normal BMI doesn't always mean you're healthy! Body composition matters too. Don't just focus on the scale.

 

[BurnStrong]

That's a really good point @Gym_Lady. I need to focus on being healthy overall, not just on the number on the scale. Maybe I should focus on my workouts right now and speak to a therapist as @Patient_Mango229 said.

 

[Patient_Mango229]

That's a really good point @Gym_Lady. I need to focus on being healthy overall, not just on the number on the scale. Maybe I should focus on my workouts right now and speak to a therapist as @Patient_Mango229 said.

I'm glad you're considering therapy! It can really make a difference no matter what.

 

[Toni_1977]

If you do end up trying Ozempic, be sure to lift weights! I've heard that people lose muscle mass when they lose weight quickly, and then you end up looking 'deflated'.

 

[no-more-snacks]

I'm already dreading the loose skin. I keep seeing myself as bigger than I am, even though my clothes are falling off. I think it might take a year for my brain to catch up.

 

[popcorn-brewerfyi]

Started Ozempic six months back fine at first. Lately sexual function tanked ED pretty bad. No real libido even on testosterone. Feel kinda like autopilot. No interest in gym or music my favorite things. Thinking about tapering down.

 

[breezycinnamon]

Throwing up once in months and not binging is progress. Recovery from that kind of pattern takes time and those are solid improvements.

 

[peppy-salad945]

What else beyond the medication? I'm curious what else helped you get there.

 

[Yuki_2006]

For BED specifically, the script pathway is harder to navigate with a normal BMI because the approval criteria were built around metabolic indications - the compounded route at a low dose is how most people in that position access it without the insurance cycle.