Wegovy for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)

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

"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 favorites, 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 half mile per day on my lunch breaks. I do not eat much, it seems like I get full very quickly. Another benefit is that I have bitten my nails my entire life, and since starting Wegovy, I have not touched them. It's quite unbelievable."

• mrscd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2023

"I have lost 11 pounds in three weeks. I had nausea after the second injection, but my provider gave me medicine for it. I am very pleased with my results so far."

• CFT
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2023

"In the fourth week on Wegovy I lost 4.5 pounds. I have had constipation but no nausea. It is helpful to drink a liter of water a day."

• Glori...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2023

"I started taking Wegovy on January 20, 2023, and it has changed my life! So far, I have lost 20 lbs. I had tried dieting and exercising before, but I only lost a few pounds and then maintained the same weight. I also had high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but now they are all normal. Even my A1c is normal. I am so happy that I have found something that works for me. During the first week, I experienced some nausea, but it has since subsided."

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

"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 0.25 mg dose, and I am now on the 1 mg dose. I would recommend it to others who want to try it."

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

"Tomorrow I will take my 3rd shot of 0.5 mg (previously took 3 weeks of 0.25 mg but messed up one of the needles, so moved up after only 3 weeks at that amount). I have had very minimal side effects in the 5 weeks I've been on it (lost 9.5 pounds). The side effects I get are headaches if I don't drink enough water - WATER IS KEY - and nausea if I don't eat enough protein. Five small protein-based meals a day seem to do the trick. Have not suffered any of the other things people talk about. I've noticed my clothes are more loose fitting than a 9-pound weight loss would normally warrant. Everyone is different - and people tend to post complaints more than praises... so don't get too stressed assuming you'll have side effects. Most people don't. I'm glad I'm on this journey."

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

"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! :)"

• P-C
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2023

"Wegovy has been the most positive life-changing medication I have ever used! I lost 85 pounds in 6 months. I was lucky to not have side effects; many of my coworkers are now having my positive experience with Wegovy as well. I feel like a role model. A friend said, 'You should be a spokesperson for Wegovy.'"

• Doglo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2023

"I am in my first month. Had second injection last Saturday. I lost 5 pounds in the first week. Definitely curbs your appetite! I have had a small amount of stomach discomfort and gas. Hoping to continue to lose weight. I will update as time passes."

• Julie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2023

"I've been on Wegovy for 3 weeks now. My biggest regret is that I let the negative reviews scare me from taking it for about 4 weeks. I finally decided to just do it and boy am I glad I did! This stuff is magic! It has completely curbed my appetite, and I have had a few side effects - mostly a metallic taste in my mouth and increased thirst. Some very minor stomach upset but nothing that can't be dealt with. I have definitely lost weight but I'm not keeping track yet. I started with a 0.25 mg dose and will move to the 0.5 mg dose after the 4th week. If you're worried about side effects, just know that it's different for everyone, and you won't know what your experience will be like until you try it."

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

"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."

• Gemma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2023

"Just started medication a week ago. No side affects noted with first dose."

• Backt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2023

"I started Wegovy 6 weeks ago at 0.25 mg for 4 weeks, and for the last 2 weeks at 1 mg. I started at 211 lbs and am now 197 lbs, so have lost 14 lbs and counting in 6 weeks. Not bad! Symptoms I've experienced include being slightly more tired than usual on the day of the injection, and some constipation at first but I use Miralax if there's an issue and it works fine for me. I haven't had any extreme nausea, but the injection definitely makes me less hungry and there are certain foods that I feel slightly queasy even considering eating—like high-fat foods—so I don't eat them. I eat a lot more fruits and vegetables and get full very quickly. I work out 4-5 days a week, my energy has been good and I feel like I'm getting back to my old self. I'd like to be about 135 lbs eventually. Wegovy has been a lifesaver. I'm 55 years old and had considerable cravings, especially at night. I'm happy to be free of them. I hope to make my new habits permanent."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2023

"Definitely helps with less appetite! I have lost an avarage of 2 lbs a week. Side affects are thirst and nausea. I have found that ginger helps with nausea. I recommend patients do what makes them feel best!"

• jwillou
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2023

"I have been taking Wegovy for 1 week and 2 days. Only had the 0.25 dosage. I have had no side effects and I have lost 8 lbs. I am hoping as I increase the dosage I remain free of side effects and the weight continues to fall off. I will continue to leave feedback so people can see how it is working and hopefully it will help them make a decision. I almost didn't go through with the first injection because of all the negative reviews. I am glad that I did give it a try. If I start to get nasty side effects, I will ask my doctor if I can stay at the dosage prior where there were none. I am wanting to lose 100 lbs. I started at 250 @ 5'4". So far, I am extremely happy!"

• Chi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2022

"I have been on Wegovy since January 15, 2022. I have lost almost 40 lbs. When I first started, it was the usual nausea and heartburn that could always be fixed with a Pepcid AC. I have noticed now that I am past the 1.0 MG I have been getting dizzy when I stand up like I am about to pass out and having a reoccurring brain/vision fogginess off and on. About 9 months in, I started to have a tingling/numbness in my foot, face, and hand. Have any long term users experienced this? I am going to get off it and see if it clears up."

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

"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."

• Lovew...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 5, 2022

"I started at a size XXL/pants size 16 and 213 lbs. After a little over a year, I am now 125 lbs and a size small/pants size 2. This drug literally reset my entire body chemistry and metabolism. I never dieted nor exercised the past year. I don’t want to lose any more weight, so I just went down to a 1 mg half dose to maintain my weight loss. I am so grateful for this medicine!"

• jmm
• September 27, 2022

"For me, it is a miracle drug! I have had no side effects and have been on it since December 2021. I was trying other medications that helped a little, but I was stuck teetering between 190-195 and 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 years old, which makes weight loss even more difficult. I highly recommend this treatment!"

• Crystal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2022

"Started Wegovy on 10/2/21 at 313lbs. As of 8/29/22 I am down 100lbs with no exercise. I experienced very little side effects!"

• Paul
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 24, 2022

"Started Wegovy in December. Lost 69 lbs so far with diet and exercise. Decreases appetite and feel full quicker. Really didn't start kicking in until you work up to the higher doses"

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

"57-year-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 an 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."

• SoHappy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2022

"One word - Amazing. I was so skeptical when starting this medication. I thought it would be just like everything I've tried before, but it's not. It works. Two months in and 20 pounds down. It's like magic! I have had some brief periods of nausea, but I drink some ginger ale and it helps a lot. I read that this medication would be a game changer for weight loss and it has not disappointed."

• Goodp...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 23, 2022

"When I started in August 2021, I was 6’3” and 303 pounds. I’m still 6’3” but weigh 263 pounds. Slow and steady wins the race. The medicine has helped me eat normal portions. Drink less alcohol as well. Would love to get to 240. If you’re on the fence, give it a try. Insurance pays for mine."

• TPSlone
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2022

"I was extremely pleased with the injection and the results - it was amazing with curbing my appetite and feeling full - I am down 35 lbs since Sept 2021. I would love to continue but coupon ran out and I simply can't pay around $1,000 a month to continue - I so wish they would reduce the cost"