Wegovy for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)

• lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2024

"Week 14, lost only 12 lbs, but improved labs. I have had uncontrollable diarrhea for 4 days now, together with very foul-smelling burps. I had no side effects until I started 1.7 mg. I may have to go back to 1 mg dose. I have more weight to lose."

• van...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 14, 2024

"Wegovy has been a great help. I am on quetiapine and vilazodone for bipolar 2 and gained a significant amount of weight. I could not lose weight no matter what I did. I was also borderline diabetic. Started Wegovy on the smallest dose and worked up to the max dose. I lost weight fast on the smaller dosage, but when I hit the higher doses, my weight loss slowed way down. As of today, 10/14, I have lost 28 pounds. My sugars are all normal, and my cholesterol and blood pressure have been helped too! Wegovy does make me slightly nauseated the day of injection and often the next day too. It's manageable though, and the benefits outweigh the cons."

• Con...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 12, 2024

"I am very disappointed with Wegovy now. About a year ago, Wegovy was the best thing that ever happened to me. I lost the weight I desired. At that time, Wegovy was hard to find. It was on back order. When I started it, even the smallest doses, I did not feel hungry. The weight dropped fast. After several months, I stopped taking the medicine and began to see the weight come back on. So I decided to try Wegovy again this year. There is plenty in stock this year, however, it is not as effective as before. What happened? Did Wegovy water down their ingredients because of the high demand? I have been taking the shots, still feel hungry, and have not lost any pounds. Last year, when the medicine was in high demand, it worked. Please, Wegovy, don’t change your ingredients. The high cost of the medicine is still the same, the medicine should stay the same. It’s not fair to the customers."

• kon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2024

"A lot of stomach issues, especially severe constipation and nausea."

• Bbb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2024

"I have tried multiple different medications to aid with weight loss. They were all expensive and negatively impacted my mental health, and I did not lose weight. So, I was skeptical when trying this. I have had minimal side effects and have averaged 1 kg weight loss every week from the very start. I feel in control of my eating for the first time ever. For me, it’s working, so happy to keep paying for it."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2024

"I was prescribed Wegovy on July 3rd for weight loss and A1C levels in the diabetic range. I started month one at the lowest dose of 0.25 mg, increased month two to 0.50 mg, month three at 1.0 mg, and the last two weeks at 1.70 mg. My total weight loss as of 2 days ago is 51 lbs, and my A1C has dropped into pre-diabetes levels. I have had zero side effects, with the exception of while I’m cooking, the smell of food makes me feel full. I don’t eat right away after cooking, and my portions are extremely lower than before. My doctor last week informed me of the weight loss and BMI down 6 points, and that if I continue at this rate, he will refer me to an orthopedic surgeon for knee replacement by this coming spring."

• deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2024

"Chronic abdominal cramping, lightheadedness, occasional stomach pain, and loss of taste. The 0.5 shot easy to use once a week, gradual increase. Been taking for less than 2 months and lost 12.5 lbs."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2024

"Anxiety has been so bad. Not worth it to keep going on it. Also, all the risks are making me very nervous along with the anxiety."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2024

"I am beginning to lose weight. Currently experiencing pain in the left side and diarrhea."

• Kok...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2024

"I started taking Wegovy 3 1/2 weeks ago. From the very first dose, my mouth was on fire. My body was itchy, every joint hurt, can’t sleep but was very tired, so I decided to split the dose. I took half the dose on a Monday and the other half on Thursday. Everything went away like magic, so I’m going to continue to do that. There’s no hurry to lose weight. I’ll do it slowly and stay on a dose that I’m comfortable with."

• Ms ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 19, 2024

"I started Wegovy exactly 1 year ago with a starting weight of 220 pounds. I titrated up through the doses with some nausea while doing that, but manageable and tolerable. I began to see the weight come off gradually. Now I've been on the maintenance dose of 2.4 for 5-6 months and currently fluctuate between 143-145 pounds, weighing 143 today. I must say Wegovy was the best choice I've made with all other failed attempts to lose weight. I am no longer pre-diabetic, and I no longer take blood pressure medication. My labs look great as well. I am amazingly pleased with my progress while on this Wegovy journey, and my doctor was pleased with my progress at my recent annual physical appointment. For anyone hesitant about trying this medication, it is a game changer and REALLY works over time. It's not an immediate fix, but a tool with healthy eating, moderate exercise, determination, and a goal."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 7, 2024

"I sat out on a journey to lose weight in January 2023. I am a heart patient, and I was weighing 220 lbs for the first time in my life. I started in the beginning, I had lots of nausea and vomiting as I went through the different doses. It wasn’t until I got to the highest dose that I really saw the change in my body weight. The weight just slid off. I lost a total of 100 lbs. I definitely changed my diet: high protein, grilled veggies, and fruit. I will say it changed my taste buds. Salty things were overwhelming to me while on Wegovy, and so was sugar. I can’t eat cheese at all without getting sick. But I feel better. My heart is doing well, and my lipids are finally in the normal range. This medication helped save my life, and I feel so blessed. Good luck on your new journey, and don’t be afraid to ask your doctor for nausea meds, it helps a lot."

• Dut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2024

"I'm almost 2 meters long, and when I started, I was more than 157 kg. Within 11 weeks, I lost 22 kg. Almost every week, I lost 1.5 kg and more after the big water loss. For me, it's an addition to the bigger plan. Yes, I use Wegovy (now on 1 mg), but I also go to the gym 5 times a week and add some hour-long walks to my day. And yes, I also have a strict timeframe where I have my meals. And yes, they are mostly veggies and some yogurt with some granola for some fiber. I had some side effects like heartburn, burping, constipation, and I'm more tired than before. But I think that's a normal thing to process, especially when you make the transition. If you are seriously overweight, please consider this medicine as a small part of the bigger plan!"

• Bbg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2024

"I am having an overall good experience. I did not feel the medication kick in until 2 weeks after I started the .5 mg dose. Then after that, I started losing more weight. I had one injector not work correctly, so I contacted the company, and they sent me a voucher to get it replaced. However, by the time I got that voucher, I was onto the next dose. In addition to that, the pharmacy will not give you one injector. They have to give you a whole box, so I didn’t need a whole box of my previous dose. I’m not happy with my digital coaching experience, I feel like it’s an AI robot. The bulk text is addressed to me but always comes at one minute past the hour. They are never personable, nor do they ask you how it’s going this week. From what I’ve read on Reddit, people are generally not happy with the live coaching either, so that really needs to be beefed up by Wegovy. I'm really feeling a reduction in “food noise” in my head."

• she...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2024

"I've realized that Wegovy isn't just a weight loss medicine, it's way more than that! I'm pre-diabetic, and I couldn't function on a daily basis! Tired, body hurts, and just felt horrible! I'm on the 2nd week, I'm 6 pounds down, no side effects, and I feel wonderful! I definitely needed the insulin!"

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2024

"I have been on Wegovy for 4 1/2 months, and I have lost a total of 37 lbs. I still have the nausea, but it is usually the 2 days after my shot, then by the 3rd day, I only get nauseous if I eat too much. I was wearing a 4x/w26 size, now I'm wearing a 2x/w22, and that size is getting big. My problem is I have a hard time finding the time to exercise. I know I need to, at least for the toning and firming. Keep with it, this stuff works if you use it correctly."

• Mal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2024

"I'm 60 years old, started taking Wegovy for weight loss, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. I’ve been on the medication now for 10 weeks. My starting weight was 296. Currently, I weigh 266, and my numbers are great. The cons are I only feel good 4 days a week. The first 3 days after the injection are tough: nausea, headaches. But as far as I’m concerned, it works great. I’m not hungry at all. I feel much better. Another added bonus for me was I was a heavy drinker. On this medication, I have no desire to drink at all. I went from 5 cases a week to absolutely nothing. I don’t miss it at all. Miracle drug."

• Ohi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2024

"Currently on week 8. I have lost 13 pounds. I have not had any side effects, but eating small portions 6X a day. Drinking lots of water. Still at .25 mg but going to .50 mg next week."

• MR2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2024

"3 weeks and I ended up in the ED with severe GERD and unable to use the bathroom. As I'm typing, my chest, throat, and head are hurting. I am not an obese person but needed it for cholesterol and pre-diabetic issues. Waiting for my next batch, but honestly, I'm in so much discomfort. I eat little at a time but drink a lot of water. Right now, I might go without meds for one more week, so not sure if I will continue. My body aches."

• Weg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 4, 2024

"I started on Wegovy on the 1st of June 2023. My weight was 109.7 kg. I started losing 1-2 kg per week at the start. Afterwards, the loss was more between 0.2-0.7 kg. I did not attend the gym or do exercises last year. I have started going to the gym now. My weight now in August 2024 is 73 kg. I have not experienced any side effects besides constipation. The plan is that after the end of August, I will start going down on the dosage and will fully stop taking it at the end of this year. My doctor told me that some of her other patients who have fully stopped it have managed to keep their weight by regularly exercising and by continuing to eat healthy, not overeating."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2024

"I started June 11, 2024, at 194 lbs. At 1 month, lost 10 lbs. At 7 weeks, am down 17 lbs. I've tried to lose this weight for over a year now. I am a 59-year-old female at 5’4”. The first shot had a little upset stomach for a day or two, but not bad. I would highly recommend this drug. First time I have had hope to reach my goal weight."

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 30, 2024

"I started Wegovy about 17 months ago. I really had no bad symptoms, however, due to availability, I had to stay on a few of the doses for a couple of months at a time. I am now at the highest dose, and this one and the one before did cause a little nausea, but it goes away. I started at 320 lbs, I am now down to 210 lbs. My goal was to lose half of me, so I'm still working on the last 50 lbs, averaging 2 to 5 lbs a month or so, sometimes more. So good luck to you all. I feel so much better now, I can breathe, I can walk, and do so many more things now. It truly changed my life."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2024

"I have taken 1 dose of the 0.25 mg. Tomorrow I will be taking my 2nd dose. So it has been 6 days for me. I have already lost 4 lbs. I was very nauseated and had some heartburn the first 24 hours after I took the dose. It got better with Pepto-Bismol and Tums. I didn't really get sick after that day. I don't have an appetite at all. I eat enough to keep me healthy, no more. I have gotten mild nausea once when I ate some chocolate chip cookies, but no nausea with healthy foods like fruit and veggies. I haven't done much exercise either."

• 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."

• Avi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 16, 2024

"I am 58, have IBS-D, no gallbladder, GERD, and am 60 lbs overweight. This is my second attempt at taking Wegovy. The first attempt was disastrous! I didn't make it through the first week before I was hit with diarrhea, nausea, acid reflux, dizziness, cramps, and had headaches. I missed four days of work and went to ER twice. The doctor did tell me to stop taking this, but I honestly did not think it was the Wegovy (I had not done any research on side effects). Once I got back to my normal state of digestive issues, I became proactive. I started back on Wegovy (.25 lowest dose) 6 weeks ago, but now I take a dose of Pepto-Bismol daily (twice a day the day of and day after the shot) and I take an OTC daily antacid. I still get mild side effects (nausea, headache, and fatigue) the day after the shot or if I overeat. I have not lost any weight at this dose so I am going up to the .5 dose next week. As others have said - everyone will react to this med differently."