Wegovy for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 2)

• LAD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2022

"I took Wegovy for a few months and did, in fact, lose some weight. The side effects are terrible, as so many others have noted here. One thing that they don’t tell you is that the drug slows down the stomach's ability to empty. This is why people feel full and experience reflux, nausea, etc. In my case, the drug not only slowed down my stomach's ability to empty, it permanently paralyzed my stomach muscles, a condition called gastroparesis. The only remedy was to have a neurotransmitter implanted in my stomach, which forces the muscles to move. Do NOT take or first this medication. You could end up like me with a lifetime medical issue. No weight loss is worth that."

• OR ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2022

"I lost 75 lbs on Wegovy. It wasn't worth it. People assume I have all this energy now. I feel like a shell of my former self. Run down, no appetite... and just got back from the hospital since I didn't have a bowel movement for almost 2 weeks once I was at the 2.4 dose. I can't recommend this drug. You will essentially give up your normal life to lose weight. To me, the benefits don't outweigh the risks."

• Sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2022

"Wegovy definitely works if you can tolerate being nauseated all the time; it takes away cravings for everything. I had to force myself to eat. Fast forward 4 weeks on meds, I ended up getting the sickest I have ever been in my life! Thought I had the stomach flu for 4 days, but it just kept getting worse. Ended up in the ER with an inflamed liver, kidneys, severe kidney infection, urinary tract infection, and dehydrated. I would do anything to lose weight because I need a knee replacement and the doctor wants me to lose 30 pounds before he will operate. This scared me, BAD. I still don’t feel 100%. Anyway, who doesn’t want to lose weight, right? Well, after my experience, this is just not worth it. By the way, I have never had any issues with kidney, liver, etc. It was from this drug."

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2022

"Doctor skipped to 1.7, and I’ve been sick going on 4 days now. Severe nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, and headache, dehydration."

• Elz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2022

"Started this 2 months ago. Was supposed to start month 3, and now they are out of stock. I have wasted money for nothing, and who knows when it will be available. From what I have read, won’t be anytime soon. Not impressed."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2022

"No weight loss at all in 3 months. I’m at 1.5 dose now. I also have a sluggish thyroid, so not sure. Feel an upset stomach, acid reflux, and nausea. And very tired after the injection. Have lost about 3 lbs and gain it back by the next day. I eat low carb, and usually I’m not hungry. I have no idea why I'm not losing any weight."

• Jax...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2022

"I had to stop Wegovy after my 9th week. I have autoimmune issues, and 2 days after I increased to the 1.0 dose, my right side was hurting so much. I went to the doc and had an ultrasound. My gallbladder is inflamed. I now need surgery, and also my inflammation C Reactive Protein count is normally at .5, it was 12 yesterday. It is supposed to stay under .5. Beware if you have any autoimmune issues, because when I went up in dose, it made my immune system go crazy. I’m praying this drug leaves my system quickly. Took it 3 months and only lost 2 pounds. Never again."

• Mic...
• March 6, 2022

"I started my first dose 1 day ago. I have been vomiting ever since. I can’t keep anything down. This is HORRIBLE…"

• Mer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2022

"I am on 1.0 and am always sick. I have lost 22 pounds since 11/2. I haven’t lost in 3 weeks. I can’t live like this. I am not taking another injection."

• Mik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2022

"6 weeks have lost nothing. No side effects, no nothing."

• tad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2022

"Just started my 4th injection (1 month) and nothing. Barely noticeable side effects, but disappointed that it is not working, considering the cost. I am hoping it starts working with higher dosages (if I can afford it)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2022

"Worst experience of my life. After the second 0.25 dose, I was up all night vomiting and diarrhea. The next day, I had chest pain, shaking, brain fog, stomach pain, more diarrhea, and had to go to the ER. After they gave me Benadryl and morphine, I started to feel better. Still have burping, gas, and acid reflux terribly. WILL NEVER TRY THIS AGAIN! It is not worth it to me! Wish it would hurry up and get out of my system."

• fin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2022

"Took it for 8 weeks, made it through the 2nd titrated dose and couldn't handle it anymore. Nausea, gas, bloat, constipation, diarrhea, and it was worse at night while lying down. Never improved, but actually got worse by week 8. Not sure how anyone makes it to the full dose. Also did not drop a single pound. There were days I only consumed 600 calories and still felt awful. I read another review very similar and agree that you absolutely cannot eat anything spicy. Bland food days were better but there are not enough antacids and constipation meds in the world to make me want to lose 20 pounds this badly. Took my last dose 10 days ago and am still dealing with residual GI upset. Hope physicians are more forthcoming about the side effects and do not tell patients they happen but subside in a couple of days - they do not."

• Kma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2022

"First of all, this does work. I lost over ten pounds in 6 weeks. The weight just fell off. Second of all, this was the worst experience I have ever had with a prescribed medication. Well, I started at the lowest dose and took that for 4 weeks before moving to the next dose, which I believe was 0.5 mg. The maintenance dose is 2.4 mg, I believe. How anyone makes it to the 2.4 mg is beyond me. I made it to the second dose of 0.5 mg before I threw in the towel. This stuff is WICKED. I spent 6 weeks of my life with an upset stomach, the absolute worst reflux and heartburn I have ever had, and constant nausea. I had to literally force myself to eat. Would not recommend. The side effects and the price are not worth it. Easy to lose weight when you are starving yourself and feel too sick to eat. Once I stopped, it took a few days to feel better and the weight came back lightening quick plus a few. Not worth the misery in my opinion."

• AMa...
• January 2, 2022

"I’m on Week 15 of treatment and have lost nothing. On the first dose of 0.75 mg, I experienced heartburn, fullness, and zero appetite for 5 days. I was hopeful that it had finally started to work. On subsequent doses of 0.75 mg and 1 mg, and now on 1.7 mg, I’ve felt no effects from Wegovy. I’ve tried switching injection sites from my abdomen to my arm with no effect."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2021

"Does not work for me. I am on 1 mg. Been on it a total of 2 months and 1 week and lost 5 pounds. Does not curb my appetite."

• Fra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2021

"This shot made me so sick for 3 days. I have never been so nauseous in my life. Threw up the 1st morning after taking it. Never use it again."

• H L...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2025

"I do experience burping and indigestion, especially if I get over-full. I am constipated most of the time. I have not lost any weight... in fact, I have gained about 5 or 6 lbs."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2024

"I started on 0.25 Wegovy. The injections are painless and easy to administer. For the 4 weeks, I took this dose, I felt fine with little side effects. I lost 3 lbs. I then moved onto 0.5 dose. I took the dose on a Friday and woke in the middle of the night with terrible sudden reflux and vomiting. This happened for 3 nights. I took my next 0.5 dose the following Friday and the same happened, along with dizziness, constant nausea, and very low mood. I have decided not to take the last 2 injections I have left as I just feel so poorly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2023

"I have lost 37 lbs in 3.5 months, but should be more due to the horrific side effects. Burping, belching, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain, nausea, blurry vision, basically every side effect imaginable. I never had side effects from any medications before. I continued to increase the dose up to 1.7 mg and hope for the best with no success. I have three more weeks of misery, but due to the cost of $586, I refuse to trash this medication."

• Xim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

"I started taking Wegovy one week ago. I have had 2 injections of 0.25 mg. It feels like I have never been this sick before. Terrible cramps and diarrhea since day 3. I have heard about side effects, but I was stubborn and wanted to try. I regret doing it. I learned my lesson. Needless to say, I will stop the treatment. I am sure I have lost some weight. I am not retaining any food. A few minutes after eating, I have to go to the bathroom. I am glad to hear it has worked for many people. This medicine is certainly not for me."

• lee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2023

"This is my second week on Wegovy. During the first week, I felt fine, but this week, I am experiencing extreme fatigue, tachycardia, headache, and craving sweets. I find myself not eating anything other than meat and no sides. I think I might be done with it. I don't like feeling like this. It's just the second week, and I can't imagine what the third week would feel like."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2023

"I started at 173 lbs and have taken the third injection of the second pack dosage. My weight today is 168 lbs. I have not had any of the side effects. It has not controlled my hunger. I hope I will see a difference when I start the third packet dosage next week."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2023

"I’ve been on Wegovy for 3 months and have gained 2 lbs. I have had side effects such as severe constipation, fatigue, and issues with my menstrual cycle. I am glad other people have had positive experiences with this drug, but it’s definitely no miracle. I decided I can make healthy changes without this medication. I stopped using it."

• JDF...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2023

"I started on the 0.25 mg, then increased to 0.5 mg and now on 1.7 mg. So far, I have not lost any weight and have been queasy almost the entire time. I have been using the relief band to help with the queasiness. I do not eat as much as I did before I started, plus I don’t drink alcohol hardly at all now. Besides that, I am not sure of the benefits yet. I will try it for another dose increase to see if it works. If it doesn’t, I am going to stop taking it."