Wegovy and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I wish I did more research before starting this. I started on Saxenda and worked up to 3.0 mg, the max dose. I had a few bouts of severe diarrhea and vomiting. I lost a total of 15 pounds and then started getting ravenous. Then I got switched to Wegovy 2.0 mg and then moved up to 2.4 mg. I only had a couple of incidents of terrible nausea, usually when I ate greasy, heavy, or fried foods. But generally, I feel like crap every day. Once on the Wegovy, the weight literally fell off. Mostly because I just didn't think about eating anything, or my appetite would be satisfied with a very small portion of food. The biggest side effect is skin irritation; like a constant sunburn. Clothes touching my skin bother me. Or riding in a car and bouncing. It became intolerable. And chills make my skin ache. I easily surpassed my goal weight and now trying to decide if I want to quit it altogether or reduce the dosage and hope the skin irritation goes away."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost 37 lbs in 3.5 months, but should be more due to the horrific side effects. Burping, belching, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain, nausea, blurry vision, basically every side effect imaginable. I never had side effects from any medications before. I continued to increase the dose up to 1.7 mg and hope for the best with no success. I have three more weeks of misery, but due to the cost of $586, I refuse to trash this medication."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took my injection .25 mg Friday afternoon and had a very hard time eating dinner. By noon Saturday, I was violently ill with diarrhea, vomiting, and a fever. The symptoms subsided by Sunday, and I was left very achy and fatigued. On the upside, I guess I did go from 335 lbs to 318 lbs over the course of the weekend. This medication is not for the faint of heart. It is very depressing to see a full-course meal in front of you and only be able to eat a few bites. If you are serious about losing weight, this medication will get you there, but I wonder if it’ll work or if the side effects will at least subside with longer-term use. The nausea is horrible, but you do also have some beautiful dreams while taking it."

• 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."

• car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy since October 2021. I'm currently on 2.4. I have lost a total of 35 pounds. I have a lot of constipation, I have to take something for the constipation. I do have some vomiting when I eat hot, spicy, or greasy food. I'm very pleased with Wegovy."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my second week. First week (day after shot) I got severe nausea and dry heaving. I was so exhausted and zero energy. My depression got way worse. Second week the same. I don’t think I will continue, but I signed a contract, and I was told I can cancel at any time, but it looks like this is going to be a problem. This has been a wake-up call, and the nausea has taught me a lesson to never eat bad foods again and really focus on portion control. The side effects aren’t worth any weight loss in my opinion!"

• 510...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on my third month of Wegovy. The day after my injection, I usually puke at least once and sleep 10+ hours with extreme fatigue and nausea. I started in February 2022, and now it's April 2022. I went from 247 lbs to 222 lbs. 25 pounds. I get ill if I eat sugary foods with this. I eat three small meals a day, a plant-based diet, with around 5,000 steps a day and little to no exercise outside of work. I felt good usually a couple of days after injections, and by the third week at the same dose, I had no side effects. The first two injections at a new dose aren't easy for me. I have missed work and had a hard time watching my two-year-old due to puking and fatigue. I gave 10 stars because it does as it says with side effects you are aware of to begin with."

• Lou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for 2 weeks, and I take my next injection on Monday. After taking my first injection, I was sick and had nausea and vomiting, but it got better. I've lost 8 pounds, but it does make me have anxiety. I am on a low-carb diet, but I've cheated a couple of times. So far, the nausea and vomiting and the anxiety are the only side effects I've had, but I'm sure more side effects will come later."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Ok, so it's been 2.5 months. I made it to the 1 mg dose and had to stop. I did fine with the 0.25 and 0.5 doses and lost weight. The trouble started when I hit the 1 mg dose. I felt horrible the first week, like absolute death, with side effects of nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain-just awful. I reached out to my MD, and she said this was normal to go ahead and keep going. The second week on this hasn't been much better, with vomiting, and I'm stopping it myself. I have lost 20 lbs the last couple of months even on the lower doses, but due to supply chain issues, my pharmacy cannot get them in, so I'm having to switch medications now. Lower doses have way less side effects and are just as effective. I wish I could've continued with it."

• CCM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Wegovy at the end of March 2022 on 0.25, and it definitely worked at suppressing my appetite. I had slight nausea the first two days after injection, but not too bad. I just started the .5 dose on week 5, and I’ve gotten terribly sick. I was up all night with diarrhea and vomiting, similar to food poisoning. I don’t think I will continue after this experience. Very unfortunate because it does work if you can handle the side effects."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first four days have been really rough. I’ve experienced nausea, vomiting, severe heartburn, and stomach pain. I really want this to work, so I’ll continue. The doctors have had to prescribe nausea and vomiting medicine. It helps. I’m taking Alka-Seltzer for the heartburn. I’m really hoping the side effects will stop."

• Hel...
• March 17, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I can’t figure out how to live with this drug without feeling sick or vomiting. Zofran helps, as does not eating. Then I try to eat what seems like a small amount of food, and I’m sick. This sucks, but my last resort!"

• weg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I gained 70 pounds during the pandemic. December 2019, I was 138 pounds standing at 5'3. Then in January 2021, I was 209. I started having back pain and foot pain from the weight. I tried dieting, but I am a single mom that doesn't have time to cook healthy every night, and I work around food, so I told my doctor he has to prescribe me something to lose weight. He saw it was taking a toll on my health as well, so he started me on .25 Wegovy injections. I lost 13 pounds my first month. I had nausea once or twice, nothing I couldn't handle, and I vomited only once. I even had more energy. Then he prescribed me the .5 the next month, but pharmacies all in a 30-mile radius were on backorder for the entire summer with no hopes of getting it in until the end of September. I kept being persistent with the pharmacist, and she said, have your doctor call me, he can up your milligram, and we can get that dose in 2 days, so at this point, I was desperate and starting to gain back the 13 pounds I lost. So I was upped to 1.7. OMG"

• Sid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Administered my first (and last) shot Tuesday, 6/20. Starting about 9 hours later that day, it's been vomiting and diarrhea nonstop. Can't keep ginger ale down, can't keep dry toast down. Can't keep plain crackers down. I have no clue where the stuff coming out of me is coming from. I wasn't a big eater prior to the injection, just with my age, I can't seem to drop pounds. With what I've been going through the last 48 hours (and still am), I will not be taking any further injections. Hope it works for all of you, but not for me."

• The...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I used Wegovy for several months with no problem and much success; I lost 20 lbs. For whatever reason-insurance, doctor, pharmacy, manufacturer-I was unable to take the drug. I restarted Wegovy yesterday at the same high dose I was taking when I stopped; suddenly, I threw up everything I had eaten. Today, I feel blah."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Wegovy (2.4 mg) 5 months ago, weighing in at 417 lbs. Today I'm down 82 lbs. Not bad for no exercise and extreme dieting! Wegovy is NOT for the weak! My first dose almost canceled me completely out of the plan! I experienced severe nausea and vomiting the first 3 days, accompanied by fatigue. I felt horrible, but I chose to stick it out after I stepped on the scale and saw amazing results! After the first month, my vomiting stopped, however, if I ate anything that didn't agree with me, it would come up. I still experience nausea, for which I take Zofran to help keep it to a minimum. The most important thing I love about Wegovy is it makes me think about what I'm going to put in my mouth and if I'm even hungry. I have to remind myself to eat a little something, but most of the time I'm not hungry at all. Most of the time, I'll make a plate and only take a few bites, wrap it up for another time. If you are serious about losing weight, Wegovy is the way to go!"

• Wan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Wegovy since February. I started on 0.25 mg and am now on 1.7 mg. Each month I have gone up a dose and injected it in my thighs. I was at 207 lbs and now I am at 190 lbs. But every time I inject myself, the next morning I vomit the little I ate the night before. I am always feeling nauseous after I eat and I know my limits now, but I always have that feeling that I will vomit. I always get heartburn and I’m always burping."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far, I love it. Did 0.25 mg for 4 weeks and lost 5 pounds (SW 162; GW 135). I just started the 0.5 mg injection this week. I don't have any of the negative side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, etc. Have had a little heartburn, but manageable with Pepcid AC. It has helped curb my appetite some and helps me control myself not to overeat, but it's not magic. I'm hopeful the appetite suppression will increase as my dosage increases. My only concern is that the 1.0 mg will not be available when I need it."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for 8 weeks now (0.5 mg dose). I had occasional nausea, but this week I had diarrhea, vomiting, gas, nausea, and stomach pain. Thank goodness I was able to work from home, otherwise, I would have had to call out. I thought I had the stomach flu, but now I wonder if it's the medication. I am supposed to move up to the 1 mg in two days, but I am scared to. I took Ozempic for two months, and the only side effect I had was horrible heartburn, but it was very difficult to get, so I had to switch. I am contemplating not taking this anymore. I can handle some nausea, but to be so sick you can't function is a whole other thing. And I have not lost any weight."

• Gma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was given the max dose first, which was a huge mistake. It’s been 7 days of vomiting, weakness, headaches. Still can’t eat anything. This medication is very scary."

• Fra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This shot made me so sick for 3 days. I have never been so nauseous in my life. Threw up the 1st morning after taking it. Never use it again."

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Doctor skipped to 1.7, and I’ve been sick going on 4 days now. Severe nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, and headache, dehydration."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Horrible! Spent 24 hours in the ER with severe nausea and vomiting! Needless to say, I have 3 doses left if anyone needs!"

• Joe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Side effects of nausea and vomiting. 0.5 mg doses are on serious back order, so went to 1 mg dose. No longer taking due to side effects."

• Mic...
• March 6, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started my first dose 1 day ago. I have been vomiting ever since. I can’t keep anything down. This is HORRIBLE…"