Wegovy User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Fingers...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "57 yr old on this for 3 1/2 weeks. I'd like to tell you how much I lost (was 4 pounds at 3 weeks) but I am so constipated for 4 days I cannot be sure what my real weight is (it could be 6 pounds now). Get a telemedicine provider to send you a vial of semaglutide (not the pre loaded syringes) and use an insulin syringe to administer 1/2 the dose on one day with a ODT Zofran, then take the second half of the dose 24 hours later with another ODT Zofran. I administer in my outer thigh, like you would give insulin. The provider will tell you exactly how many "units" to administer per week, just cut it in half say Saturday and Sunday. Take a stool softener on Sunday, which I forgot to do this week! I have had zero gastrointestinal issues, no nausea, no vomiting. The Zofran may be causing some of the constipation and I don't consider this a real issue, just a minor side effect with an easy fix. I am a Nurse Practitioner, so I have been watching everything for real side effects. I'll update."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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"

• JMH
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 22, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for a year and 3 months and have lost 100 lbs. (started at 289 & 5'7"). I do deal with nausea, but it is controllable with Zofran so I keep that on me at all times. You are in control of how you feel by what you eat and the amount of water that you drink. Protein is key! I have dealt with a B12 deficiency since being on this med as well as hair loss. I deal with chronic pain so working out has never been easy for me. Wegovy has been a game changer and completely changed my life. I went from a 2X to a L in clothing and feel the best that I've ever felt despite the nausea."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for over a month now, it has been a life changer for me. Very few side effects. I have way more energy, I can fit into clothes that were so tight I couldn't wear them, and I have fewer aches and pains. My mindset is so different. I am 5 11', started at 263 lbs. (Obese) I have lost almost 15 lbs. This stuff pretty much keeps those hunger cravings away. I have changed my eating habits as well, I only eat fruits, veggies, and salads, I do plan on going back to some of my other favs' but for now, I'm sticking to no pasta, pizza, bread, or desserts. I only eat between the hours of 6 am to 3 pm. I have been walking around a 1/2 mile per day on my lunch breaks. I do not eat much, seems like I get full very quickly. Another benefit, I have bitten my nails my entire life, since starting Wegovy, I have not touched them, it's quite unbelievable."

• 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. Only side effect is dizziness when standing up and subsides with 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."

• usmc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "At this time, I’m on my 5th week of the maintenance dose. The only side effect I’ve had is occasional constipation, but as a 25-year medical professional, I know how to deal with it medically and in conjunction with my VA doctor and pharmacist. At times, I would get hypoglycemic, but again I knew how to combat that. At this dose I find myself somewhat more fatigued but I can deal with that. Cat naps usually do the trick. I started at 393 and 6’3”. I’m 56 years old. I’m down to 349 since I started, which for me is great. I have critical low testosterone and can’t take testosterone due to my history of pulmonary embolisms. So I don’t mind losing only 2 pounds a week. I can now walk so much better and farther. I’m 95% VA disability rated, and I’ll tell you, I feel and look so much better after starting to use Wegovy. The VA truly cares for us veterans no matter what you hear. Stay blessed and hang in there."

• 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)."

• 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!"

• Tough...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my 3rd 0.25 dose of Wegovy. I feel terrible most of the time. I have lost 5 lbs and am definitely not hungry due to nausea. My prescriber will not prescribe Zofran with Wegovy, because she feels nausea that severe should be considered a negative side-effect and the medication stopped. That's reasonable. I read the reviews before I began the med and take Omeprazole daily, as well as MirraLax. I am 57, menopausal and used to feel really good most of the time. Sadly, this med is not worth the side effects for me. I really, really wanted to tough it out but as a nurse, I feel it's creating problems that I did not have before taking this medication. The nausea is constant, the belching/burping is so frequent that its embarrassing, stools are like a rock, and the worst feeling of chest tightness. I had so hoped I would be one of those without adverse side effects but I am not."

• Never...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Let me first say that digestively, I have never been more miserable in my life than I was on this "medication." Wegovy gave me abdominal cramps so bad I had to go to the ER. I was very dehydrated and in so much pain. Luckily my CT was normal, but my WBC was elevated. Maybe this is some other side effect that will start being reported more often now that half the population seems to be taking it. I started at 0.25 mg and did that weekly for 4 weeks. During that time, I was ok but constantly felt somewhat bloated and would burp way more than what would be considered normal. I am glad some people had success with this but for me, my life was better before this medication. I'll take being "overweight" and feeling great to this any day. I just hope there is no permanent damage. Thanks for the misery, Wegovy. Never again. Big pharma can take their bogus, fabricated BMI and stick it. They want people to be miserable and addicted to whatever drug they cook up for their investors."

• kathyc
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 26, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for about 8 months. My weight has dropped about 40 lbs. In the beginning, I did have upset stomach on occasion and found there are a few things I could not eat or drink anymore, but my blood pressure is a lot better. I feel good about myself. I don't need to lose any more weight. I am walking a mile a day, using my weights every morning, and I don't drink much alcohol anymore, not that I am saying I was an over drinker, but because of the calories and some of it doesn't taste good anymore. It has helped me eat better, rethink about how much I eat, and be healthier. My old clothes that didn't fit are now fitting, and I have a whole new wardrobe to go through."

• MsJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "In August, my doctor prescribed me Wegovy 0.25. It was out of stock, so I started with Saxenda. I took it for 1 month and lost 13 lbs. When it was time to refill, Saxenda was out of stock, so my doctor switched me to Wegovy 1.7. Since I didn’t have any side effects and that is what was available. Since 8/9/23, when I started my weight loss journey, I have now lost a total of 40 lbs. The medication does work. The only problem is it staying in stock. I can now fit into clothes I wore pre-pandemic. My BMI went from 36 to now 28.7. The only side effect is some stomach cramping, but I realized I needed to drink more water and force myself to eat something even though I am not hungry. Hope this is helpful."

• bigpaul
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is the first week at the 1mg dose, I lost 8 pounds last week. Before this, I was too scared to get on the scales, but I can feel I have lost significant weight. I have reduced appetite and cravings for sweet things that started almost immediately upon starting the drug. The only side effects I have had were, around week 3, constipation and trapped wind that caused waves of stomach pain for a few days. In the UK, you are supposed to be able to get this on the NHS if your BMI is over a certain level with associated health issues. However, no funding has been provided, so I am paying around £150-200 per month. This is offset by reduced food costs and alcohol costs that make it almost pay for itself."

• Jahsina
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far so good! Only on the 3rd day on it, but I'm loving it. On .25 mg dose to start. I'm female, 5'4, 215 lbs and I'm looking to drop about 40 lbs with it. Very mild stomach discomfort here and there but it's barely noticeable the vast majority of the time. When I first injected I felt that my heartbeat got quicker for a little bit but it subsided in an hour or 2. I don't crave junk food anymore. I feel like I'm always full and I have an increased desire for whole foods. I'm not going to increase my dose until I feel the beneficial effects subsiding, I'm taking it very slow to avoid side effects. Will check back in after a month or 2, I'm very optimistic! :)"

• Kira
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on 2.4 now. Started yesterday and still have pretty bad nausea. It's the worst it's been. Before, it was quite negligible or non-existent. So far, I've lost 21 lbs in 4 months. I was 216, now 195 and I am 5'4". I still have a long way to go. I started working out and started a vegan diet in January to improve my cholesterol. I know it's tough. I have read so much about it and my expectations were high, like all I need to do is take this injection and the weight will fall off! This will fix all of my problems! I'll find true happiness! But...that's not the case for most people, including me. My provider said that some of her patients have seen no results. She said a 20 lb weight loss is right on track for me and more sustainable than the amazing results some are seeing (though everyone is different). Remember: we are more than our weight. And there is no one answer. If you are taking this and it's not working, it's not you."

• Nikki
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 12, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost 65 lbs in 10 months using Wegovy. I have had no side effects. I do want to know what to do when you hit a plateau. I would and have recommended this medication to my family and friends. I’m on the highest dose of 2.4. Taking injections is quick and easy."

• Mr It...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was started on Wegovy because my metabolism came to a crashing halt. No matter how healthy I ate, I kept gaining and retaining water weight. I was 478 pounds when I started in April 2023 and have lost 85 pounds in 7 months. My goal is another 100 pounds, but I've noticed that the weight loss slows down on certain weeks and increases other weeks. I've been on 2.4 mg for about 5 months and haven't experienced many of the side effects that have been known to occur. The worst was the upset stomach and the body cleansing itself the first couple of weeks. I am now wearing clothes that I have not been able to fit into for almost 4 years. Wegovy may not be for everyone, but it has been a game changer for me!"

• Bazza
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My goal at the start was to lose 2 stone. I started with the 0.25 dose on 20 December. Negligible side effects - very minor nausea, that's all. Already lost a stone between 20 December - 20 January. That is despite the Christmas season. On the first few days after injection, I almost can't look at food or wine, and really only eat to survive. Not at all possible to even contemplate drinking wine or beer. This wanes towards the 5th or 6th day after injection. I'm now on the 1.0 dose and will probably stay on this for a couple more months as I'm close to my end goal - can't believe how effective Wegovy has been. The challenge will be maintaining the weight loss after Wegovy, as I don't intend to be on this for the rest of my life. What's worked for me: I keep active and walk a few miles a few times a week, drink lots of water, aim to eat in small amounts throughout the day rather than two or three large meals, eat lots of vegetables and nuts rather than heavy meals."

• Chris...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Personally, I would recommend Wegovy to anyone struggling with weight loss. I'm 6 months in, a 41-year-old man. My starting weight was 14 stone 9.5 lb, and I'm currently 13 stone 2.5 lb. I'll start with the negatives: 1. Cost - this is very expensive, especially at the top dose, which is what you'll likely stay on for the longest. 2. Side effects - everyone is different; for me, it was indigestion and occasional nausea, but it's been perfectly manageable and worth it considering the benefits of the weight loss. The positives: I rarely feel hungry; I often have to force myself to eat. My portion sizes are much smaller, and I no longer go for sweet treats before bed. I haven't altered my diet at all; I still eat unhealthy food when I want, just less of it, and less frequently, so I don't struggle with cravings for foods that I'm not allowed."

• LMH
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far so good. I'm only on week 2 but am down 10 pounds with a combination of exercise and a 1200 cal/day diet. The symptoms I've had so far are: Tiredness Constipation Some hair is falling out (Dr will be checking my vitamin levels to make sure I don't need supplements with new diet). It definitely curbs my appetite which is huge with my diet essentially cut in half. I am looking forward to seeing sustained results."

• rdm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had my second 0.25 shot 2 days ago. My appetite is definitely less and I am able to stay on my 1200 calorie lower carb diet without the hunger that haunted me before Wegovy. I also take a multivitamin once daily. I have lost about 7 lbs. I have been constipated but nowhere near the amount that opioids do. I do chart my food intake and sip fluids throughout the day. Exercise three days a week. So far so good."

• Tomcat
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 13, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Wegovy in March 2022 with a goal of losing 50-75 pounds. I ended up losing a total of 85 pounds in about 11 months. I felt great upon taking the Wegovy. Only had mild headaches and mild stomach discomfort. I was not tired, actually felt energized. However, by December the nausea had reared its ugly head. I took Zofran and it helped. I was able to stick it out with the nausea until February at which time I stopped taking it. I could no longer live with the nausea. Since I stopped taking it, I have continued to suffer nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. My doctor and I are still trying to find the source of this continuing issue. I love the weight loss and I love Wegovy!"