Wegovy User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Bo Peep
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 28, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started with Ozempic (which is the same thing, I think) for assistance with diabetes. In the first year, I lost fifty pounds, I became more capable of moving better, and I started. In February and March of the second year, I was hospitalized twice for massive blood clots in my right thigh and the Wegovy was put aside for a couple of months. In April of 2021, my endocrinologist asked me if I would like to switch to this new version that might give me a boost. Sure, why not. I started with the lowest and immediately moved to the 2.4 doses. I have had no side effects no problems with the injection sites. The only issue has been obtaining the medicine. Oh, health changes. Within the first year of the Ozempic, my A1c went from 8.1 to 7.3, in the second year it has dropped to 6.1. My blood glucose averages are about 130, I can live with that! I have to be careful with going too low! Total weight loss is hovering between 95 and 100 lbs."

• Sks
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I never leave reviews and rarely have side effects from medication. However, after one injection on the lowest dose I am so beyond sick. Two days after my injection, I got a migraine followed by extreme vomiting for 4 days, chills, nausea, and a trip to the ER. This medication made me so unbelievably sick, it is like I've been poisoned. I have missed 4 days of work and am so weak. Living on Pedialyte and numerous nausea medications. Please be so careful. I was so hopeful and had no idea this would happen to me."

• Mark...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Wegovy on 05/01/23. I weighed 312 lbs and I'm only 5'8" tall. As of 01/01/24, I am down 80 lbs and still going. I've had no side effects and my plan is to lose 125 lbs. The shot is painless and easy to inject. I honestly feel like I lost a whole person. My A1C went from 6.4 to 5.2. I recommend Wegovy to anyone who needs to lose weight..."

• RNinNJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Wegovy does work, problem is...I feel like dirt all day long. I'm fatigued, nauseous and even the smell of food makes me vomit. My heart races, and I'm quite dizzy. I lost 55 lbs. Do I look good, yes. Do I feel good, no. I'm down to 153 lbs now. It's time to stop this medication."

• Jersey...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am finishing my 8th week on Wegovy. I have lost 17.1 pounds and feel amazing. I was afraid to start because of the side effects, but so far have been lucky and haven't had them. The best thing about Wegovy is the fact that my mind is no longer full of obsessive thoughts about food. I have lost weight a million times, but this is the first time I am aware that I am NOT thinking about food all the time. I eat really reasonable portions of food and am satisfied. No desire for extra food or snacks. It is absolutely a miracle."

• Jedi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Half way through the 1.7mg dose. Been on for about 4.5 months. Have lost total of 35 pounds. My weight loss has slowed down since on the 1.7 dose. Still losing but not as quickly as in the beginning. Have no real interest in food anymore. Sometimes have to eat when not hungry due to low blood sugar (had this prior to Wegovy use). Been trying to lose weight for months. Wegovy is the only thing to work for my obesity due to medical issues. Have noticed off and on fatigue, dizziness, constipation, stomach pain, gas, belching and hair loss. Can no longer eat fried, greasy food without feeling sick, which is good. Now I want healthy food instead."

• south...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am in my sixth week of Wegovy (4 weeks at .25 and now 2 at .5). I am a male in my early 50s, 5'9" with a lot of weight to lose — about 120 pounds. In the first month, I experienced no side effects apart from reduced appetite and lost 10 pounds. I had just begun dieting when I started — nothing extreme, just eliminating the worst offenders, sugar, not eating after 6pm and portion control. I have already lost 6 pounds this month. I have experienced some mild nausea this month on the .5 dose, nothing close to vomiting but definitely present, especially the two days after injection. Haven't had negative reactions to specific types of food like others have had until yesterday. Had some Korean BBQ and was burping garlic all night with some intestinal discomfort - so I guess that's a no go. I am considering holding at this dose before going up again. As long as the weight loss is happening at this rate, I am not keen to risk greater side effects."

• find...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took it for 8 weeks, made it thru the 2nd titrated dose and couldn't handle it anymore. Nausea, gas, bloat, constipation, diarrhea and it was worse at night while lying down. Never improved, but actually got worse by week 8. Not sure how anyone makes it to the full dose. Also did not drop a single pound. There were days I only consumed 600 calories and still felt awful. I read another review very similar and agree that you absolutely cannot eat anything spicy. Bland food days were better but there are not enough antacids and constipation meds in the world to make me want to lose 20 pounds this badly. Took my last dose 10 days ago and am still dealing with residual GI upset. Hope physicians are more forthcoming about the side effects and do not tell patients they happen but subside in a couple days - they do not."

• poisonB
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Wegovy for half a week. For my first injection, I used the upper right side of my stomach. Within an hour, I had a bit of shooting pain in my left mid-back section. I was a bit concerned but didn't say anything to anyone about it as I figured it was just my body getting used to a new chemical. I'm now on day 3, and no pain anywhere, no nausea, and feeling pretty great. I am a little concerned about not understanding exactly what my caloric intake "should" be but will discuss it with a dietician. My dosage was the starter .25mg, and my starting weight is 228 lbs. Let the journey begin! Already got past one of the biggest hurdles namely doing the injections myself. The needle is super small, and didn't leave any marks or blood! Super fast, and recommend it to the "needle adverse" folks. I am very glad that it is only once a week though."

• Slwis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on my 13th week @ 1mg now. I love it. Yes I was nauseated at first, but the quick weight loss results made me want to continue. At this dosage, I am not really hungry for food, and if I do feel hungry, it doesn't take much food for me to feel satisfied. I have really cut my portions and also use high fiber, high protein foods, constipation is real people. Laxatives help. I make good food choices now and am down 25lbs. I want to keep going but the coupon has run out, and now my out of pocket cost with insurance is around $900. I am so disappointed to have to stop and worried about gaining back or not losing anymore. Novo really needs to make this affordable. The price is ridiculous and millions of people are dying from comorbidities to obesity every day. I have high end insurance, and still cannot afford the copays."

• eric
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 20, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried everything, almost getting gastric sleeve surgery. Thanks to my cardiologist, even my heart is fine, he doesn't want to give me clearance for the operation. He recommended Wegovy. I think this is the best decision I ever made. I started on November 2nd, 2023, and until now, December 20th, I have lost an incredible 30 pounds. I now eat only two times a day. I used to eat lots of sweet stuff, but not anymore. No more late eating. I eat very small portions and I feel full all day. I love you, Wegovy, it's real. I am on a 1mg dosage. I was 331 pounds and now I am 301 pounds, with a goal to lose 40 more pounds by July. Good luck everyone, there's a chance because of Wegovy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First, I wanted to say... I was TERRIFIED to start Wegovy because of all the negative reviews about side effects, but I convinced myself to focus on the positive reviews which outweighed the negative ones. I started Wegovy 3 weeks ago at 0.25 mg. I will be taking my 4th dose of 0.25 mg this week. I usually take it on Fridays around 9:30 pm so I can sleep off any side effects and then relax on the weekend. So far, I have experienced mild side effects on the second day after the first and second shot - nausea, light headache, a little dizziness, and dry mouth that lasted for maybe 1 to 2 hours. Side effects were manageable with Motrin/Tylenol and Pepto Bismol. I haven't had any major side effects. I weighed 210 when I started, and I weighed 199.5 this morning, so that's almost 11 pounds down in 3 weeks. I am happy I decided to not let the negative reviews discourage me from trying Wegovy. All I wanted to see was a weight under 200 pounds! I will start 0.5 mg in 2 weeks - will update again."

• Kelly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for almost 7 weeks, and have lost over 22 lbs. From the moment I took the first injection the food noise was gone. At times it feels progress is slow, but in truth the progress has been steady. I have not started dieting or exercising, I am focusing on eating healthier and listening to my body for signs that I am full. I have heard of bad side effects, though I personally have not experienced any. Prior to this medication I have lost, gained and relost 50-100 lbs over and over again."

• JML
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Wegovy last month. Did all 4 doses of the 0.25 and took my first 0.50 yesterday. The first 0.25 injection I was vomiting and had a headache, but it only lasted one day. No other issues. As far as weight, I am 5'5'' and at my doctor's appointment I weighed my highest ever at 195 lbs! After the 4 doses of the 0.25, I am already down to 180 lbs! I am not exercising. Wegovy cut my appetite so much that I literally had to force myself to eat; I'm not complaining though! So now that I have started on the 0.50, I'm interested in seeing if I continue to drop. 15 lbs is a huge loss in one month on the 0.25 and I know it isn't typical, but it really has been a great experience for me. I will update next month after I take my last dose of the 0.50. I would definitely recommend Wegovy."

• Wegovme
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Please do not let these reviews scare you like I almost did. I held off multiple weeks because of all these death-like reviews. Finally, when I did decide to just start—I hunkered down like the outside world was about to end. Did the world end? No. I was perfectly fine. Were there the occasional burp and heartburn? Yes. But nothing that wasn’t manageable. I’m over 14 weeks in now, and I barely have a side effect at all. My point—everyone’s body is different. Try it for yourself."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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"

• MRS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Wegovy since August 2021. I am down 45 pounds. I did low carb with this which has really helped me to lose the weight I have wanted to lose. The side effects are very real, extreme constipation and nausea for two days after injection. The doctor prescribed zofran for the nausea and I have taken stool softener for the constipation. All things said it really helped curb my appetite. But you have to diet with it."

• jmm
• September 27, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "For me it is a miracle drug! I have had no side effects and have been on it since December of 2021. I was doing other medications, that helped a little, but I was stuck teetering between 190-195 could not pass that. As soon as I started Wegovy the weight started to come off. I am now right around 160 and I am close to my goal. I am also 60 which makes weight loss even more difficult. I highly recommend this treatment!"

• Mike
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Drug has been life changing. When I began I was 6'3" 357 lbs. Today is exactly 4 months in and I'm down 60 lbs exactly. Blood pressure meds cut in half, discontinued lasix and potassium pills. Currently taking 2.4 mg / weekly. My side effects have been relatively non existent. Early on some gastro upset and heartburn but all went away with time."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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!"

• Lorra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Wegovy for weight loss purposes. I'm 5'11 and 225 pounds with a BMI of 31%, so I can be considered obese. I've been on it for one week and have lost 7 pounds. I'm starting with the lowest dosage (.25). First of all, the injection was completely painless (for me). I also inject Humira bi-weekly, so maybe I'm just used to it, but I was shocked to feel absolutely nothing. I questioned if I was doing it right because it was so painless. Do not let some testimonials scare you! I did a lot of research while waiting for the drug to come back into stock. 90% of what I read were complaints about vomiting, diarrhea, and some people getting so sick they had to stop taking it. Some of these reviews were written after only a week or two of using the drug. So far, my personal experience has been completely different from what I've read. That could change as I increase the dosage. As of right now, the only side effect I'm experiencing is a complete lack of appetite."

• Erica
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Wegovy for a little over a month now. My first injection of the .5mg dose was Friday (3/24/23). The weight loss has been fairly slow, but steady. The main thing that I've noticed is that it makes me feel full after I eat. I know it sounds strange, but for some reason, I've never felt hungry or full-- I ate when people told me and didn't stop eating until my plate was clean since I was a kid. Now, after I eat a bit, I feel full and stop eating. I've learned to be choosier with what I eat, opting for healthy things, protein and fiber, and less fat, and carbs. No crazy fad diets or anything, just being more mindful. My injections are Fridays, and I've noticed that Sundays are the worst days, but after 2 weeks on a dose, the side effects are pretty minimal. Just started the .5mg dose and so this past Sunday was bad, but my doctor gave me a PRN script for Zofran to help with nausea. I hope this review helps someone."

• ShyFox
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Wegovy for 7 weeks. Lost 14 pounds. 2nd week into .50mg. It’s a little rough on my stomach. Taking prescription for nausea which happens the day of the injection. Feel tired and occasionally get severe abdominal pains. I can’t eat much and have to really watch the types of food. No greasy foods or spicy or heavy. The intestinal pains were very severe after eating wrong foods. I’m happy with the weight loss but the side effects are rough."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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)."