Wegovy User Reviews & Ratings

• Jed...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Halfway through the 1.7mg dose. Been on for about 4.5 months. Have lost a 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."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Worst medication ever. On the lowest dose, I became deathly ill. I couldn't stop vomiting for a week. I could not walk because of extreme dizziness, and I could barely see from blurry vision. It also gave me the worst migraine of my life and suicidal thoughts and depression. I only lost weight because I could not eat at all and couldn't keep liquids down, so I was severely dehydrated. The side effects and long-term effects are so severe that the minor weight loss you would have from this medication is not worth it."

• 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."

• TBH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started 2/23/23. 0.25. 64 years old, H 5/6, W 217. The only side effect is dizziness when standing up, which subsides within a minute or two. That seems to be hypoglycemia. As of today, 2/26/23, it has definitely curbed my appetite. I will check back in a month to let you know my progress."

• 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."

• den...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took 0.25 dose the first month and lost 10 lbs. Mild symptoms of dizziness here and there. Then didn't take it for the next month because it was on back order. I'm on the 3rd injection of the 0.5 and have lost 9 more lbs. Side effects are a little more dizziness and very tired for a couple of days after the injection. I slept a lot and drank lots of water and chicken broth for these symptoms. Appetite is definitely curbed. I eat 2 meals and a protein smoothie. Low carb/high protein. I lift weights at the gym because you lose fat and muscle on this drug. That's why it's easy to gain weight back when you stop taking it. Drink lots of water all day. Because I'm losing good and the side effects are manageable, I'm going to stay on this 0.5 dose for now. I hope to lose a total of 70 lbs. My insurance covers it, so my copay is $25 a month."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken Wegovy for a little more than 2 months and lost 18 pounds. It is outstanding for weight loss and appetite suppression. However, I had to stop taking it because I was experiencing low blood pressure and dizziness that ranged from mild (feeling similar to when you stand up too fast) to severe (feeling like I was going to fall over; needing to lean on furniture to prevent falling over). It is really annoying that it caused these dizzy spells because it worked great for weight loss."

• Cos...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Wegovy back in April of this year. Started at the 0.25 mg, titrated to 2.4 mg. I started at 203 pounds. I am down to 141 pounds. I cannot believe I lost this much weight. That part of my journey has been awesome. Side effects I am dealing with are mild acid reflux and dizziness. The dizziness is the worst."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took 4 shots of .25 Wegovy. The first shot had no side effects and no problems. The second shot was a little different. Mild upset stomach starting about 24 hours afterward with some stomach pain. This subsided within the third day. My appetite was suppressed, felt fuller for longer. In the third shot, I had no appetite with stomach pain that lasted two days, and also felt as if I were going to pass out. I drank orange juice and ate saltine crackers with peanut butter, which helped. The last .25 shot of Wegovy… I had lost 12 pounds by this shot. But within a day, I was projectile vomiting, upset stomach, extreme pain in my abdomen, chills, and dizziness. I was taken to the emergency room. I was diagnosed with colitis that had gone to sepsis. The doctor explained a side effect from Wegovy may cause gastrointestinal problems. Wegovy attacked my colon and in turn, sepsis formed. I will not continue this shot. So many side effects go with it. It does curve your appetite, but I would be very cautious."

• One...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Wegovy for a month. I didn't experience terrible side effects, but did have intermittent dizziness and constipation issues. I eat a plant-based diet, so it wasn't a big adjustment to stop eating unhealthy food. I decided to give up alcohol, incorporated daily walks, and went back to the gym. I lost 9 lbs, which is huge given that I am 59 years old. One of the biggest changes that I made was to slow down while eating and being mindful of when I had the urge to eat. It has worked well, and since my last shot 3 weeks ago, I have lost another 2 lbs. I have given myself a year to lose the weight I want to lose and will hit my goal with a 1-2 lb loss per week. My fear of having rebound weight come back after stopping the medication motivated me to use Wegovy as a jump start. I would say that it was effective."