Wegovy for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2025

"I lost 25 lbs on a 0.25 Wegovy dose between February 25th and May 7th (about 10 weeks). I went from 178 lbs to 153 lbs. I am a male, 5'6''. I was already exercising for 45-50 minutes a day for 6 days a week, but I could not lose the weight. Wegovy helped me control my appetite mentally, resulting in fewer calorie intake, and boom, the weight started to come off. I also have fatty liver disease and have recently seen some studies showing promising results with this drug. I sometimes have mild bloating and stomach cramps, but not extreme."

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2025

"At 5'4" and weighing 176 pounds, in spite of exercising twice a day, I just could not kick-start weight loss. Started Wegovy on March 19 at the lowest dose (0.25 mg). Thus far, I have lost 11 pounds, slow is good! I continue to exercise, I just eat less with no snacking. Other than some dizziness, typically the day after an injection (now using 0.5 mg), and some afternoon fatigue at times, I have had no side effects! After reaching my goal weight of 135 pounds, I plan to taper off Wegovy. I so hope I can maintain the weight loss, I do not want to use the medication the rest of my life!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2025

"I have done very well with Wegovy. I am now on the highest dose. This is the 3rd week on the highest dose, and I have lost 25 lbs in 4 months, and I am still losing. I have had some common issues such as nausea, diarrhea in the first month, but that went away. Then in the 2nd month, I had minor stomach pain, and the diarrhea changed to constipation. I am still experiencing constipation but managing it with fiber. Other than these issues, I am happy with the medication, and I feel so much better!"

• Ran...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 7, 2025

"I have been taking Wegovy for 8 months now. My start weight was 287 lbs, and now I am down to 230 lbs. My goal when I started was to get down to 220 lbs. I thought that would be impossible, but I am 10 lbs away from my goal, down 57 lbs and still counting. Very happy with Wegovy."

• Pra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2025

"I am a trichologist specializing in female hair and scalp problems. I'm currently seeing a number of clients with telogen effluvium-type hair shedding after commencing Wegovy, but hair loss is not mentioned as a side effect of this drug?"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2025

"I have had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease for 10 years. My first 5 years after diagnosis, my diet consisted of a very clean diet. Low sodium, 1000 mg per day, boneless chicken, salads, fruits, and vegetables. By year 6, after losing 20 pounds, my diet remained the same and I started gaining weight again. My last five years, I gained my 20 pounds back. I am closer to 50, do not drink alcohol, have been taking Wegovy now for 4 weeks, no symptoms or side effects. I still eat a very clean diet, I find I am full faster and for longer than in the past. I also stopped eating supper at 7:30 at night. I don’t wake up hungry in the morning and feel positive about my first 4 weeks. I also exercise by walking, take vitamin D3 and calcium, I have limited mobility for high-impact workouts because I have 8 herniated discs in my cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine. My BMI is 35, I am 5’2” and weigh 197 pounds at the start."

• Pam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2025

"I have been on Wegovy now for about 5 months. I had weighed 340 lbs when I started Wegovy. I now weigh 280 lbs, I have lost 60 lbs so far. It took me 3 years to get on Wegovy through the Veterans Affairs. I am so glad this drug has been approved. I have lymphedema, and I have hardly any swelling. My cholesterol and blood pressure are down. I am feeling proud of myself for pursuing getting on Wegovy."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2025

"I started at 0.25 ml mid-January 2025. After one month and no side effects, I was down 16 pounds. Second month I titrated up to 0.5 ml. No side effects and lost an additional 8 pounds. Third month titrated up to 1 ml. Three days in, I have been experiencing explosive, uncontrollable diarrhea, sulfur burps, and mild stomach cramps. Trying to control it with Pepto-Bismol and Imodium offered only a brief half-day respite, and then the diarrhea was back with a vengeance. Still losing about 2 pounds per week, but only sticking to the BRAT diet, supplementing with saltines and oatmeal. Water and Gatorade are my main sources of fluids as I am trying to stay hydrated. Decided to speak with the doctor and seek blood work and stool sampling just to make sure nothing else is going on. Depending on what comes of this, I hope to keep continuing on with this medication as it has helped me tremendously with weight loss, lowered my A1C, and boosted my self-confidence with respect to how I look and feel."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2025

"My experience so far has been excellent. I have had side effects, but for the most part have been minor. Since being on it, it has curbed my hunger. In short, I am just not hungry. I am a little surprised that I have not lost more weight at this point, but I am still on the 0.50 dose, so, as my supportive wife says, "Baby Steps!""

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 20, 2025

"I started Wegovy in October at the lowest possible dosage and worked up to 1.7 by February. I had no side effects and very slowly lost weight, which I was fine with. I lost 35 pounds in six months. However, oddly enough, after five weeks at 1.7 with no side effects, I became quite ill. I started having the sulfur belches, followed by vomiting and severe diarrhea. I went to urgent care. They said it was a normal response and to take anti-diarrhea meds. I did. It got worse, to the point of diarrhea every 15-20 minutes. After six days of this, I went to the emergency room. They admitted me. I spent nine days in the hospital with severe dehydration, which caused my kidneys and pancreas to start shutting down. Docs felt I had a separate bacterial bug not caused by my shots. I was finally able to go home. My doctor had me start back at a safer .25 dose. I did, but immediately got sick again. I think I need to stop these meds, sadly, as they did originally help me, but I can’t go on this way."

• Bes...
• April 18, 2025

"My first week, my third shot. I have not lost anything but still trying, not gonna give up. I would love to lose 80 pounds so I can get back up on the 200."

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2025

"I am on my 10th dose of Wegovy now, and I have lost 9 kg already from 73 kg to 64 kg! I was struggling with my weight before and felt so much pain in my body. Now that I am on medication and have been losing weight, all that pain is gone. How amazing is that! My palpitations were gone too, and same with my cyst pain on the left ovary! It's been 3 months of using, and all I can say is it's working great for me! My workout routine is getting better too. Minimal side effects only, especially when I started using it for a few weeks, but it was manageable. Worth it!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 16, 2025

"Lost 5 kg first 2 weeks on 0.25, on 0.5 now 6 months and lost nearly 40 kg, 200 mm from gut, helps with knee and hip pain. Very happy. Only side effect is heartburn for me. Not going any higher on dose as per doctor advice."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2025

"I’m on 0.25. I’ve been on this med for 2 months. I was at 245 and down to 219."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2025

"No adverse side effects. Just took 8th injection and last at 0.5 mg. Next week, dosage goes to 1 mg. Down 16 pounds in 7 weeks. I was already taking Metamucil every morning, so no constipation as some have reported, but I am having less bowel movements now. I imagine I would be constipated without it. Also take Nexium daily, so heartburn really hasn't been an issue more than it already was. Started at 6 ft and 251 pounds. Was 235 today. Goal is between 180 and 200."

• Rok...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2025

"The nausea wasn't nearly as bad as I had heard. I do get a little nauseous the first few days but still continue to work. The worst side effect I have is a rash/hives. Wakes me up in the middle of the night itching, and now I have it on my forehead and eyelids, swelling of the eyes, and again, some serious itching!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2025

"I am in week 10/injection 2 of 1 mg and taking Wegovy for weight loss. I started at 142 kg and am down to 132 kg, which is wonderful. My goal weight is 115 kg as I'm tall and solid build. The side effects, nausea, fatigue, headaches, and some bowel upsets tend to dissipate 3 days after the injection. Avoid big meals and heavy/fatty foods in particular to minimize side effects. Not enjoying food and the social side can be a bit tough, but the results far outweigh any downsides. You actually save money overall due to eating less. I intend to stay the course and highly recommend this life-changing experience."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2025

"I started taking Wegovy 5 weeks ago. My starting weight was 74 kg, and I'm 67.9 kg. I've experienced great results, with limited side effects - mostly feeling nauseous, but it fades fairly quickly after the injection. I'll take it until I'm at my premenopausal weight, 62 kg. I highly recommend this drug for anyone 40 plus who's struggling to lose the belly fat. I'm currently on a 0.05 dose and don't feel the need to increase any further. My advice: start on a low dose, 0.25, and go from there. See a female doctor who specializes in women's health."

• Cad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2025

"Mixed review: I took Wegovy for 5 months, hoping to ultimately lose 15-20 pounds. I didn’t start losing weight until I started the 1.7 mg dosage (third month), and at that dosage, I was exceedingly tired and achy. I lost 10 pounds in 4 months but stopped taking it because of these side effects. Four months later, without Wegovy, I’m still down 5 pounds. My insurance partially covered this with a significant copay because I also have cardiovascular risks. I’d recommend only if you don’t experience the same side effects."

• Fay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2025

"I’ve been on Wegovy for 3 months and have lost 18 lbs. I have had constant heartburn and constipation. I really haven’t felt good since I began with Wegovy. Stool softeners and an occasional suppository have helped. I keep hoping the heartburn will improve, but it doesn’t. Using liquid Mylanta for temporary relief. Think twice before starting. It’s definitely not a pleasant way to lose weight."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 31, 2025

"I have lost a tremendous amount of weight using Wegovy."

• Bit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2025

"I started Wegovy in April 2024. I was 193 lbs at just between 5’1”-5’2.5. I had tried everything, but food noise and the fact that being so short, the calorie intake had to be so low to lose weight. Anyway, the first thing I noticed was a bit of nausea. That went away after a few days. I have had very minimal side effects. Sometimes a little nausea, constipation, or diarrhea. Nothing to really disrupt my life. For the first time in my life, I actually can tell when I am full. My IBS has been almost non-existent. I’m more awake. I have fewer sweet cravings. The food noise is still there, but my stomach is able to signal my brain that if I eat more, I will feel sick. I have lost to date 4/2024-3/2025, 63 lbs. I am just about to hit my normal weight goal. I knew how to lose the weight. I am someone who has a very difficult time shedding the weight with exercise and diet. I am super grateful for this opportunity to prove that a drug works so well."

• hii...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2025

"My GP and specialist wanted me on this medication because my liver is really bad. I have NAFLD, and my liver is 90% full of fat. I tried losing weight on my own first. I was 91 kg (200 pounds) and got stuck at 85 kg (187 pounds). The goal was to lose weight to hopefully reduce the fat in my liver. I started the injections on the 1st of December 2024. The side effects are horrendous. I'm sick 24/7. I've wanted to give up so many times, but I've stuck it out for my liver. Nearly 4 months on it, and I now weigh 74 kg (163 pounds). A total loss of 11 kg (24 pounds) in less than 4 months. I've recently had my bloods done, and unfortunately, the results have come back worse. :( If I wasn't on this medication for my liver, I absolutely would not have stayed on this long with how sick I've been. The medication does what it's supposed to do, though. Good luck to everyone. I'm happy to see a lot of people with little to no side effects. I'm a little jealous, haha."

• bus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2025

"I'm 58, 5'0", 161 lbs, postmenopausal. I've only lost 10 lbs in 5 months. Very disappointed I'm not losing more. Now having some eye pain and stomach pain."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 16, 2025

"I've been on Wegovy since September 2024. To date, I've lost about 30 pounds. I've had very mild side effects, a little nausea occasionally, particularly the first few days after increasing dosage. I have ongoing GI issues that have made it worse a few times in the last 6 months, but nothing too serious. I was nervous about injecting myself weekly, but it has been relatively easy and painless for me. I'm finally getting clear signals to stop eating when I'm full. I used to think eating a full plate of pasta was no big deal, and now I eat less pasta in general, but if I do, I aim for no more than half, and usually it's closer to a third of a plate with the addition of a small side of non-starchy vegetables. I've been seeing a nutritionist too, and they've been so helpful in making lifelong diet changes. Right before I started taking Wegovy, I looked at the reviews on here and it nearly scared me away. I'm so glad it didn't. Wegovy has been such a helpful tool in my health journey."