Wegovy and Constipation: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 21, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Love this drug. I’ve lost 34 lbs with very little side effects. You do have to watch what you eat, some foods, especially fried foods, make you feel horrible. I’ve been on it for 1 year, which is good because I lost slowly, not all at once. The longer you keep the weight off. You do have to change your eating habits. In the beginning, I had a lot of heartburn, but I took OTC medicine, and eventually, I no longer had this problem. I’m not a big water drinker, so I’m trying to drink more water to help with constipation. You also have to limit your alcohol intake, so 1 glass of wine at dinner, and that’s it."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking Wegovy for 2 months now. First month, very little side effects & lost 14 lbs. Second month, moved up to the 0.5 dose. Stomach issues started, mainly rumbling noises with diarrhea/constipation. Has gone on for weeks now (not days), so have referred myself to my GP."

• Loc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for 10 weeks and have lost 40 pounds. I’m on a 0.25 dose and haven’t had to go up yet. Losing 2-3 pounds per week. The only side effect is constipation and dry mouth right after the injection and only lasts for 10 minutes. No complaints. Love the product! My insurance refuses to cover it. The doctor filed appeals and they still refused to approve. Will continue to use it for a few months to get to my goal weight."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began taking Wegovy in April. The first month was fine, no side effects, but I had to go up to 1 mg because nobody had the .5 mg. This was awful for me, with nausea and constipation. I did go up to the 1.7 mg, which in the first week I was fine. Then began the nausea, throwing up, I felt as if I was pregnant, just as the slightest smells would make me puke. As I got towards the end of my month on 1.7 mg, the sickness went away. I have decided to stay on the 1.7 mg for another month before moving up to the 2.4 mg. I also take it in my stomach, opposed to my arm or thigh. I plan to start taking it in my thigh to see if the side effects are as bad. I have currently lost 14 lbs while being on Wegovy."

• Isl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Wegovy 0.25 mg 5 weeks ago, and as soon as the day after, I felt the meds kick in right away, and I don’t feel hungry at all. I was so afraid that I might have some serious side effects, but so far I didn’t have any, but occasional constipation. I started taking Metamucil for constipation, and it did wonders, it kept me regular. I lessen the food I eat and walk 1-2 hours a day as exercise, and go to the gym 1-3 days a week. This med works wonders. I see a difference in my body after 4 weeks, and as soon as the first week, I had lost weight. After 4 weeks, I am down 10 lbs. I’m supposed to take my new dose of 0.5 mg, but I was not able to because of the shortage. Two more days, and it will be a week now missing my dosage. I am very scared that I might gain the weight back, so I’m very careful about how much I eat, and I still continue my walks and exercise. Wegovy, please refill our prescription."

• Tko...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started approx. 3/29 and will begin my third step up to 1 mg this week. I have lost 23 lbs in 8 weeks. Very happy about that. My appetite is reduced. I can sometimes skip dinner because, after a light lunch and breakfast, I am not hungry. I have experienced fatigue, nausea, and constipation. However, if I eat something like an apple with peanut butter, that helps with the constipation. So far, these side effects are not bad enough for me to discontinue. I would like to feel better, but I am hoping it will improve. Fatigue is the worst for me because I also have another autoimmune disease that causes extreme tiredness. I am taking a multivitamin and see my doctor in a week, and I will discuss negative side effects. Right now, the benefits of losing weight are worth it."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just completed my first month on Wegovy. I was on the 0.5 dose and only lost 5 pounds. Was a little disappointed that was all I lost. Today started on the 1.0 dose, hoping to lose more weight than just 5 pounds a month. Doing low carb. Feel bloated and experiencing constipation."

• Deb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 6, 2025

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have lost 55 pounds, which is fantastic! But since being on the 2.4 mg for 3 months, it doesn’t seem to work anymore. I crave sweets constantly, something I have never done before! I have not lost any weight in the last 2 months, I actually gained back 3 pounds. Doctor went down to the 1.7 mg injection and added Metformin, which helped some with my appetite but had an increase in nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, and constipation."

• ATT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am currently on my third-week dose of 0.25 mg, and my starting weight was 155 lbs. I am currently fluctuating between 146 - 148 lbs. I feel great, and I have had minimal side effects of constipation (fixed with Miralax and papaya) and some nausea. Can't wait to go up on my dose!"

• Hoo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2025

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I wanted to lose about 45 pounds and asked my cardiologist to prescribe Wegovy because I have cardiovascular disease. I'm on a Medicare Advantage insurance, and the med was approved. I have been on it for 2.5 months and am down 25 pounds. I haven't had any noticeable side effects except insane constipation. I already had issues with that, so I take a Linzess every morning, and that does the trick. I started noticing the curbed appetite the day after my first dose. It's not as intense now, but I have zero food noise, and I just can't eat like I used to. I have had migraines for 35+ years, and I haven't had one since starting Wegovy. I don't think it's my weight loss or improved eating habits, I think it's the medication. Before I became disabled, I was a size 4 and ate very healthy, but had 12+ migraine days per month. I inject my dose in the stomach each week and have never had any reaction to the injection. Overall, I am thrilled with Wegovy so far."

• TCY...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Wegovy has been very beneficial for me health-wise and from a mental standpoint. Health-wise, I have seen my blood pressure go down, and I am confident the weight loss (26 lbs so far) was the reason for it being lower. I am on medication for hypertension, and at my next MD visit, we will have to discuss coming off of it or at least reducing the dosage. Another thing I have noticed is at night I’m not short of breath anymore. That’s a big one for me because I was not sleeping well at all. Now, as far as mentally, I am feeling better about myself and not wearing jackets all the time. I am also ready to take some professional pictures with my husband again. Now for the cons. Sometimes, I feel like it’s been hard on my body. Constipation has been my biggest side effect so far. I’ve tried everything to relieve it but haven’t had much success. Another con is experiencing nausea at times, especially if I eat too much. Dosage: 1.7 Duration: 5 months Wt loss: 26 lbs"

• Aid...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 7, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve lost 30 lbs, and I’ve been on it for 7 months now. Currently on a maintenance dose. I experienced nausea, stomach pain, and constipation in the beginning, but no side effects now."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Amazing, but do suffer constipation. Lost two stone in eight weeks."

• Dus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Weight loss from the start, but severe constipation. Relieved by MiraLAX. Some stomach pain from time to time."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Week 2: I have not had any appetite suppression, just very bad constipation. I've had to take stool softeners with every meal and use glycerin suppositories to unplug my colon. No weight loss yet."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have had severe nausea and stomach pains, constipation, and back pain. Have had to stop taking it."

• CSB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my ninth dose, and I’m down thirty pounds. It curbs your appetite but also makes you nauseous. I’ve had constipation too. Stool softeners help. It works well and helps you lose weight."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "A lot of stomach issues, especially severe constipation and nausea."

• CFT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "In the fourth week on Wegovy, I lost 4.5 pounds. I have had constipation, but no nausea. It is helpful to drink a liter of water a day."

• Wyg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2024

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Constipation, belching, and pleuritic chest pain. I have lost 17 lbs in 6 weeks."