Wegovy and Nausea: What Users Say

• Pil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today was my 5th injection, so 4 full weeks on Wegovy. I am down 14.2 lbs. I have noticed an increase in nausea at times (but I did already struggle with intermittent nausea prior to starting Wegovy) and some slight dizziness at times. It has curbed my appetite, and truthfully I am craving healthier foods overall. However, I didn't really eat badly before (no soda/sugary drinks, gluten-free, low meat intake, lots of good plant-based proteins and veggies), but I do have a sweet tooth and would find myself eating chocolate when stressed. I still do, but to a much lower extent. I needed to lose the weight to help relieve the pressure on my back. I've struggled to keep weight off and maintain my fitness over the last 7 years since severely injuring my back. Hoping to lose the 60-70 lbs I've gained in that time and now starting to work with a new spine specialist to find a fitness regiment that is doable and sustainable for me to help keep the weight off once I'm done with the injections."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."