Wegovy for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 3)

• Bonnie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2023

"Honestly, I have never been so sick in my life. 1st and only dose of wegovy made me so incredibly sick. I have been in the hospital twice for excessive dry heaving. There is no stopping the symptoms. I had short term relief with IV sedatives and anti nausea medications. Still a week later now at home throwing green bile. I will never recommend to anyone."

• Lala...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

"I started 3 weeks ago and every Monday I inject myself with a .25 mg dose. I started this medication because at age 47 even though I tried so hard to exercise and diet my weight was a roller coaster ride and I would bounce back to my heaviest weight. My weight when I started was 170 lbs which was 3 weeks ago. After a week I am down to 159 lbs, then second week 157 lbs, I weigh myself yesterday and I am down 155 lbs that's 15 lbs less. The first week I had a little heartburn, and the second week was a little dizzy because you can go a day without being hungry at all. End of the second week I had no side effects at all. I am surprised that again I can go a day without being hungry at all but of course, I force myself to eat something even with food I will eat but will be so full easily. I take protein shakes daily as my meal replacement. I'm taking fiber (gummies) so I can go to the bathroom with no problem and it helps a lot. Overall I am pretty happy with the result."

• Dunc
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 9, 2024

"I started off taking Ozempic then switched over to Wegovy. I only experienced mild side effects such as nausea and headaches in the beginning of starting these meds. This medication worked for me and helped me lose over 60 lbs. In the past, I have tried numerous diets, supplements, bariatric surgery, and programs to help me lose weight and all failed. This is the only medication that truly worked for me and I'm so glad that I was able to tolerate it. Life-changing experience for me."

• Highly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2023

"I was worried about side effects with this medication but I have not had any. So far I have lost 16 lbs in two and a half months, with diet and exercise. I started with the .25 mg dose, and I am now on the 1 mg dose. I would recommend it to others that want to try it"

• ShellB
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 1, 2022

"I began Wegovy in late August '21. I had bariatric surgery (2000). Menopause, major life changes & COVID resulted in a 60 lb wgt gain over 5 years. It's May 1 & I've lost a total of 81 lbs. My BMI has gone from 38 to 25 & I never got to the 2.4 injection. I had slight nausea & 2 incidents of gastronomic uncertainty ("Sharts") the 1st 2 weeks, but nothing after that. I walked 1.5 - 2.0 miles 6 or 7 days weekly, ate a high protein, low carb diet, switched to 50/50 Stevia/Sugar as a sweetener & ceased eating after 8pm nightly. I feel great & because of my weight loss I can delay my other hip replacement. Wegovy gave me a 2nd chance at better health & I'll continue to use it for maintenance."

• WagOn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2023

"I took my first shot of .25 5 days ago. I was extremely nervous about taking it due to all of the negative side effects that I read others have had. I decided to inject in my upper thigh late on a Friday afternoon, so that if I did feel sick I had the weekend to take it easy and deal with it. The injection was painless and very easy to administer myself. I honestly noticed no side effects after taking it, other than not thinking about food as much and wanting to eat a little less. I did push the boundaries on the third evening after taking it and I did have bad nausea (I actually vomited) and felt generally ill for about 16 hours (not bad enough to not work though). I pushed the boundaries by over eating air fried chicken wings (no sauce) that were a bit more greasy/oily than normal. Those really set me off and I realized that I: 1. can no longer eat any type of greasy food and 2. cannot eat too much. As long as I stick to my normal healthy, low carb diet, I feel just fine (so far)."

• usmc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2022

"At this time, I’m on my 5th week of the maintenance dose. The only side effect I’ve had is occasional constipation, but as a 25-year medical professional, I know how to deal with it medically and in conjunction with my VA doctor and pharmacist. At times, I would get hypoglycemic, but again I knew how to combat that. At this dose I find myself somewhat more fatigued but I can deal with that. Cat naps usually do the trick. I started at 393 and 6’3”. I’m 56 years old. I’m down to 349 since I started, which for me is great. I have critical low testosterone and can’t take testosterone due to my history of pulmonary embolisms. So I don’t mind losing only 2 pounds a week. I can now walk so much better and farther. I’m 95% VA disability rated, and I’ll tell you, I feel and look so much better after starting to use Wegovy. The VA truly cares for us veterans no matter what you hear. Stay blessed and hang in there."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2023

"I have been on Wegovy for over a month now, it has been a life changer for me. Very few side effects. I have way more energy, I can fit into clothes that were so tight I couldn't wear them, and I have fewer aches and pains. My mindset is so different. I am 5 11', started at 263 lbs. (Obese) I have lost almost 15 lbs. This stuff pretty much keeps those hunger cravings away. I have changed my eating habits as well, I only eat fruits, veggies, and salads, I do plan on going back to some of my other favs' but for now, I'm sticking to no pasta, pizza, bread, or desserts. I only eat between the hours of 6 am to 3 pm. I have been walking around a 1/2 mile per day on my lunch breaks. I do not eat much, seems like I get full very quickly. Another benefit, I have bitten my nails my entire life, since starting Wegovy, I have not touched them, it's quite unbelievable."

• TBH
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2023

"Started 2/23/23. 0.25. 64 years old, H 5/6, W 217. Only side effect is dizziness when standing up and subsides with a minute or two. That seems to be hypoglycemia. As of today 2/26/23 it has definitely curbed my appetite. I will check back in a month to let you know my progress."

• Tough...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2023

"Hi, I am on my 3rd 0.25 dose of Wegovy. I feel terrible most of the time. I have lost 5 lbs and am definitely not hungry due to nausea. My prescriber will not prescribe Zofran with Wegovy, because she feels nausea that severe should be considered a negative side-effect and the medication stopped. That's reasonable. I read the reviews before I began the med and take Omeprazole daily, as well as MirraLax. I am 57, menopausal and used to feel really good most of the time. Sadly, this med is not worth the side effects for me. I really, really wanted to tough it out but as a nurse, I feel it's creating problems that I did not have before taking this medication. The nausea is constant, the belching/burping is so frequent that its embarrassing, stools are like a rock, and the worst feeling of chest tightness. I had so hoped I would be one of those without adverse side effects but I am not."

• Stalled
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 15, 2024

"It has been a year since I have been on Wegovy. I went up to 2.4 by August 1, 2023, and had lost 50 pounds in those six months. The last 6 months, I have not lost any weight. I have not gained but definitely stalled for 6 months. I just went down to 1.7 last week to see if the high dose 2.4 is the reason for the stall. Appetite suppression also stopped at 8 months. No clue what to do, but I will stay on 1.7 for a month to see if it changes the stall. Good luck everyone! I have a whole new life after losing 50 pounds! Life is good!"

• JMH
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 22, 2024

"I have been on Wegovy for a year and 3 months and have lost 100 lbs. (started at 289 & 5'7'). I do deal with nausea, but it is controllable with Zofran so I keep that on me at all times. You are in control of how you feel by what you eat and the amount of water that you drink. Protein is key! I have dealt with a B12 deficiency since being on this med as well as hair loss. I deal with chronic pain so working out has never been easy for me. Wegovy has been a game changer and completely changed my life. I went from a 2X to a L in clothing and feel the best that I've ever felt despite the nausea."

• kathyc
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 26, 2024

"I have been on Wegovy for about 8 months. My weight has dropped about 40 lbs. In the beginning, I did have upset stomach on occasion and found there are a few things I could not eat or drink anymore, but my blood pressure is a lot better. I feel good about myself. I don't need to lose any more weight. I am walking a mile a day, using my weights every morning, and I don't drink much alcohol anymore, not that I am saying I was an over drinker, but because of the calories and some of it doesn't taste good anymore. It has helped me eat better, rethink about how much I eat, and be healthier. My old clothes that didn't fit are now fitting, and I have a whole new wardrobe to go through."

• Never...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

"Let me first say that digestively, I have never been more miserable in my life than I was on this "medication." Wegovy gave me abdominal cramps so bad I had to go to the ER. I was very dehydrated and in so much pain. Luckily my CT was normal, but my WBC was elevated. Maybe this is some other side effect that will start being reported more often now that half the population seems to be taking it. I started at 0.25 mg and did that weekly for 4 weeks. During that time, I was ok but constantly felt somewhat bloated and would burp way more than what would be considered normal. I am glad some people had success with this but for me, my life was better before this medication. I'll take being "overweight" and feeling great to this any day. I just hope there is no permanent damage. Thanks for the misery, Wegovy. Never again. Big pharma can take their bogus, fabricated BMI and stick it. They want people to be miserable and addicted to whatever drug they cook up for their investors."

• Nikki
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 12, 2023

"I have lost 65 lbs in 10 months using Wegovy. I have had no side effects. I do want to know what to do when you hit a plateau. I would and have recommended this medication to my family and friends. I’m on the highest dose of 2.4. Taking injections is quick and easy."

• Kira
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2022

"I'm on 2.4 now. Started yesterday and still have pretty bad nausea. It's the worst it's been. Before, it was quite negligible or non-existent. So far, I've lost 21 lbs in 4 months. I was 216, now 195 and I am 5'4". I still have a long way to go. I started working out and started a vegan diet in January to improve my cholesterol. I know it's tough. I have read so much about it and my expectations were high, like all I need to do is take this injection and the weight will fall off! This will fix all of my problems! I'll find true happiness! But...that's not the case for most people, including me. My provider said that some of her patients have seen no results. She said a 20 lb weight loss is right on track for me and more sustainable than the amazing results some are seeing (though everyone is different). Remember: we are more than our weight. And there is no one answer. If you are taking this and it's not working, it's not you."

• Jahsina
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2023

"So far so good! Only on the 3rd day on it, but I'm loving it. On .25 mg dose to start. I'm female, 5'4, 215 lbs and I'm looking to drop about 40 lbs with it. Very mild stomach discomfort here and there but it's barely noticeable the vast majority of the time. When I first injected I felt that my heartbeat got quicker for a little bit but it subsided in an hour or 2. I don't crave junk food anymore. I feel like I'm always full and I have an increased desire for whole foods. I'm not going to increase my dose until I feel the beneficial effects subsiding, I'm taking it very slow to avoid side effects. Will check back in after a month or 2, I'm very optimistic! :)"

• MsJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2023

"In August, my doctor prescribed me Wegovy 0.25. It was out of stock, so I started with Saxenda. I took it for 1 month and lost 13 lbs. When it was time to refill, Saxenda was out of stock, so my doctor switched me to Wegovy 1.7. Since I didn’t have any side effects and that is what was available. Since 8/9/23, when I started my weight loss journey, I have now lost a total of 40 lbs. The medication does work. The only problem is it staying in stock. I can now fit into clothes I wore pre-pandemic. My BMI went from 36 to now 28.7. The only side effect is some stomach cramping, but I realized I needed to drink more water and force myself to eat something even though I am not hungry. Hope this is helpful."

• rdm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2023

"I had my second 0.25 shot 2 days ago. My appetite is definitely less and I am able to stay on my 1200 calorie lower carb diet without the hunger that haunted me before Wegovy. I also take a multivitamin once daily. I have lost about 7 lbs. I have been constipated but nowhere near the amount that opioids do. I do chart my food intake and sip fluids throughout the day. Exercise three days a week. So far so good."

• Tracy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2023

"I have been on Wegovy 0.25mg for 4 weeks and started on 0.5mg today. I have lost 8 lbs so far and have had no side effects at all. I have noticed that I am not as hungry and do feel fuller with less food intake. I will continue with this and hopefully get to the weight I want to be."

• Mr It...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2023

"I was started on Wegovy because my metabolism came to a crashing halt. No matter how healthy I ate, I kept gaining and retaining water weight. I was 478 pounds when I started in April 2023 and have lost 85 pounds in 7 months. My goal is another 100 pounds, but I've noticed that the weight loss slows down on certain weeks and increases other weeks. I've been on 2.4 mg for about 5 months and haven't experienced many of the side effects that have been known to occur. The worst was the upset stomach and the body cleansing itself the first couple of weeks. I am now wearing clothes that I have not been able to fit into for almost 4 years. Wegovy may not be for everyone, but it has been a game changer for me!"

• LMH
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2021

"So far so good. I'm only on week 2 but am down 10 pounds with a combination of exercise and a 1200 cal/day diet. The symptoms I've had so far are: Tiredness Constipation Some hair is falling out (Dr will be checking my vitamin levels to make sure I don't need supplements with new diet). It definitely curbs my appetite which is huge with my diet essentially cut in half. I am looking forward to seeing sustained results."

• Bazza
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2024

"My goal at the start was to lose 2 stone. I started with the 0.25 dose on 20 December. Negligible side effects - very minor nausea, that's all. Already lost a stone between 20 December - 20 January. That is despite the Christmas season. On the first few days after injection, I almost can't look at food or wine, and really only eat to survive. Not at all possible to even contemplate drinking wine or beer. This wanes towards the 5th or 6th day after injection. I'm now on the 1.0 dose and will probably stay on this for a couple more months as I'm close to my end goal - can't believe how effective Wegovy has been. The challenge will be maintaining the weight loss after Wegovy, as I don't intend to be on this for the rest of my life. What's worked for me: I keep active and walk a few miles a few times a week, drink lots of water, aim to eat in small amounts throughout the day rather than two or three large meals, eat lots of vegetables and nuts rather than heavy meals."

• Tomcat
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 13, 2023

"Started Wegovy in March 2022 with a goal of losing 50-75 pounds. I ended up losing a total of 85 pounds in about 11 months. I felt great upon taking the Wegovy. Only had mild headaches and mild stomach discomfort. I was not tired, actually felt energized. However, by December the nausea had reared its ugly head. I took Zofran and it helped. I was able to stick it out with the nausea until February at which time I stopped taking it. I could no longer live with the nausea. Since I stopped taking it, I have continued to suffer nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. My doctor and I are still trying to find the source of this continuing issue. I love the weight loss and I love Wegovy!"

• OR RN
• 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."