Wegovy for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 3)

• Ed Co...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 10, 2024

"First, I love Wegovy and have been on it for 2 years and lost 45 lbs with only minor constipation that 3 prunes in the morning manage. However, as a polyp former, I get a colonoscopy every 3 years. I was unable to cleanse my colon with 8.1 mg/64 oz (Gatorade) of Miralax and with 2 bisacodyl. I stopped taking Wegovy 12 days ago, but obviously that did not work. MDs that do colonoscopies need to be warned or advised to give new instructions for bowel cleansing when taking Wegovy."

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

"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."

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

"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..."

• Tracy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2023

"I have been on Wegovy 0.25mg for 4 weeks and started on 0.5mg today. I have lost 8 lbs so far and have had no side effects at all. I have noticed that I am not as hungry and do feel fuller with less food intake. I will continue with this and hopefully get to the weight I want to be."

• Elated
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 24, 2023

"I've been taking this medication since April 2023 and have lost almost 60 lbs so far. I started with 0.25 mg, after 4 months increased to 0.50 mg and in November increased to 1 mg. I didn't experience many side effects at 0.25 mg but my appetite was drastically reduced. At 0.50 mg, I began to experience gastric reflux primarily when eating late, spicy foods, and pizza. It helped me avoid those foods. In November, my dosage was increased to 1 mg and I have also noticed nausea on a consistent basis. Not enough to reconsider taking the drug, but it does affect what I'm comfortable eating and I eat lightly. Drinking water is very important for digestion and hydration. Over the next year, I'm hoping to lose at least 50 more pounds and I am anticipating that I'll be on this drug for the rest of my life, and I'm fine with that! I'm feeling so much better! Moving is easier and I'm finally able to take some exercise and yoga class."

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

"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."

• Wheezy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2023

"Currently on week 3, so still on the lowest dose. I have had bad headaches, constantly feel dizzy and off balance, brain fog, diarrhea, a little gassy, and generally feel not right. My appetite is slightly decreased, but I have had no weight loss as yet, despite not snacking."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2023

"It does cause a reduction in sexual well-being. Some ED after not having issues with Saxenda. Probably going back to Saxenda. Weight loss is better on Wegovy, but don't like ED side effects. May stay on Wegovy for a couple of months or so and then back to Saxenda"

• Trying...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2023

"Pretty severe constipation. Bloating the first couple of days after the weekly injection. Have to take laxatives to induce bowel movements. Now fasting a day after the injection or more to tolerate. Not sure if weight loss is due to the drug or now frequent fasting."

• Posit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2023

"Starting the 2.4 mg this Friday. I have lost 31 pounds in 4 months. I never thought I would make it to this point, but I seemed to tolerate all the doses up to this point. I am 29 pounds away from my goal of 150, but I will be okay with 160. It was hard to believe this medication is working for me with minimal side effects. I do occasionally get an upset stomach and diarrhea, but a little Pepto-Bismol takes the upset stomach away. I do feel full after eating half a meal and remain full for long periods of time. I am excited that my clothes feel really loose now and I can fit things that I couldn't before or was too tight. This medication has changed my outlook on healthier eating and keeping the weight off."

• Wegovy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2023

"Weight loss was very easy. In 4 months I have lost 35 lbs. I had to use stool softeners, one a day when I started having problems with constipation, and that took care of the problem. I have to pay $820.00 a month self-pay, and that was after the pharmacy having a $500.00 coupon to help lower the cost from $1300.00. My Medicare insurance will not cover it, nor will my Blue Cross Blue Shield supplement pay any on it because I am using it for a weight loss drug. I am on 170 mg at this time, and I am going to do one more month at 240 mg. I can’t afford to pay for it now, and I am just struggling to pay for it one more month. The doctor told me if I lost 50 pounds, it would really help me. I find it easy to use. I don’t have any problems slacking off on the food I eat."

• Mr B
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2023

"I have lost 19 pounds in the first 4 weeks on 0.25 dosage. I have found that low-fat cottage cheese with some fruit is good around noon as a brunch, with a high-protein dinner and a small salad. I was 2 weeks in over Thanksgiving and was still able to enjoy most everything, but just in much smaller portions. Eating out, I order fish or chicken and ask for a box with the dinner and split it for leftovers. Absolutely no side effects - except for the first day each week after the shot, I find I burp after eating. Also, note: the effects start off very strong during the first part of the week and taper towards the end. I do find myself able to eat more on the last day before my next shot, but even still no major hunger pains. Eat high protein and low-fat, and drink lots of water. I weigh myself every morning and find I lose more on days I drink at least 50 or more ounces of water the previous day. My goal is to lose 40 pounds, and at this rate, I think it will only take me about 70 days. Best journey ever!"

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

"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!"

• Kevin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2023

"It sure works. Even at the lower initial doses it completely CURBS your appetite and you are no longer hungry. It’s an interesting phenomenon. I’m going to have to plan means better and so forth, so far side efffects have been mild stomach upset and fatigue, but nothing substantially more…"

• DocHo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 1, 2023

"Male, 51 yrs, 6'2", starting weight 285. Started a combo of Wegovy and Metformin (500mg) in February 2023. It's now December 2023 and I'm down 105 lbs. I think my results are not typical. I did not have diabetes but had high blood sugar issues when I started. Blood sugar is normal now. I had the regular side effects, upset stomach for 1-2 days after injection. I'm eating about 1/2 of what I used to. Completely took away any cravings for alcohol. I'm now trying to maintain my weight between 180-185, so I'm only doing 1-2 injections per month. So far, so good."

• Cheryl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2023

"I have lost 65 pounds so far on Wegovy. Keep in mind, I combined taking this medication with a change in my diet. I do not eat refined sugar, flour or starchy vegetables. Because of Wegovy, for the first time in my life, I experience fullness in my stomach and want to stop eating. I never understood how people could stop eating after one helping or how a plate of cookies could go uneaten by normal people. I do now. Wegovy sends the signal to my brain telling me I've had enough to eat! Wow! I'm so happy now that I don't feel like a slave to food anymore. The feeling of fullness didn't occur until I went from the 0.25mg to the 0.5mg dosage. I experienced diarrhea at first (not too bad though). And now I find stools a little more hard to pass. I also sweat a lot when I'm exerting energy if my dosage is too high. So figure out the right dosage so you don't feel hypoglycemic. The 0.5mg dose for me seems to work the best without these side effects. But everyone is different."

• Denise...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2023

"I started Wegovy on 1/23/23 and I have lost 54 pounds. I have had pretty good results without a lot of side effects. I'm currently on the maintenance dose and my only side effect that really bothers me is the pain I get in my upper right side in my back. It comes and goes, but when it's there it's uncomfortable. I push my way through those days because this medication has made me feel so much better. I walk every day."

• Kim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2023

"It works! After struggling for 15 years with my weight, I am finally consistently losing approximately 1 pound per week. After 6 months, I have lost 25 lbs. My only side effect that is troubling is my skin sensitivity. My skin is sensitive to touch as if it were sunburned. I do not intend to stay on it long term due to this issue."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2023

"I love the effects of Wegovy, however, my stomach felt upset the whole time I took it. I lost a lot of weight, pretty quickly. It happened so fast; I could not keep up with clothing size changes. I lost about 50 pounds in 3 months. I tried to eat, but the weight kept coming off. I would recommend a probiotic to help with the stomach issues, but overall, I am happy with the experience."

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

"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."

• Eliza...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2023

"It’s been great so far. Definitely has helped with losing weight. The only big issue is that there is a supply shortage and I don’t get my medication regularly. It’s disheartening."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2023

"On day 10, I got diarrhea as a side effect. So far, I've lost 4 lbs."

• Choco...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 28, 2023

"I started Wegovy in February 2023, 5'11, weighing 252 lbs. I am now down to 211 lbs and just started the 2.4 dosage. I have truly been blessed, no real side effects. I heard that you may experience hair loss, however, I started taking Biotin before I started on the meds. I take the injection on Friday night, just in case some side effects appear. I will have the weekend to recover. I don't do any real exercise, however, I am a healthcare worker, so I walk a lot, averaging 3/4 miles daily. I am glad I found out about this medication. My first goal was 220 lbs, however, my new goal is 205 lbs, and then I will just maintain it from there. I didn't have any real health issues before, except taking 1 blood pressure medication daily. I go to the doctor in a couple of months and will probably be taken off it, thanks to Wegovy. Don't let some reviews have you not trying this medication, it is different for everyone. Also, I haven't had any issues obtaining or having to wait for my next dose. My insurance pays for it."

• John
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2023

"I'm experiencing ED issues with depression, but on a positive note, I'm nearing 100 lbs lost, and blood pressure is substantially lower."

• MrsRR
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 18, 2023

"I've been on maintenance dose for over 6 months now. No trouble with use; fairly easy and straightforward. I have lost a total of 60 lbs in 10 months. Slow but steady - but I will add that it is only with diet modification as I am unable to do very little exercise at this point. I attract medication side effects so I have had the nausea - extreme at first but has really subsided at this point. Now I am dealing with hypotension & orthostatic hypotension. Very much not fun."