Wegovy User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• LADw
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Wegovy for a few months and did, in fact, lose some weight. The side effects are terrible, as so many others have noted here. One thing that they don’t tell you is that the drug slows down the stomach's ability to empty. This is why people feel full and experience reflux, nausea, etc. In my case, the drug not only slowed down my stomach's ability to empty, it permanently paralyzed my stomach muscles, a condition called gastroparesis. The only remedy was to have a neurotransmitter implanted in my stomach, which forces the muscles to move. Do NOT take or first this medication. You could end up like me with a lifetime medical issue. No weight loss is worth that."

• Me22
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just finished the last shot of 2.4 mg pack. I’ve lost 27 pounds and literally do not think about food. No cravings, and I eat normally (albeit smaller amounts). Some side effects at the beginning but nothing terrible and they all eventually stopped. If you can afford it - this is a life changer."

• Lorra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Wegovy for weight loss purposes. I'm 5'11 and 225 pounds with a BMI of 31%, so I can be considered obese. I've been on it for one week and have lost 7 pounds. I'm starting with the lowest dosage (.25). First of all, the injection was completely painless (for me). I also inject Humira bi-weekly, so maybe I'm just used to it, but I was shocked to feel absolutely nothing. I questioned if I was doing it right because it was so painless. Do not let some testimonials scare you! I did a lot of research while waiting for the drug to come back into stock. 90% of what I read were complaints about vomiting, diarrhea, and some people getting so sick they had to stop taking it. Some of these reviews were written after only a week or two of using the drug. So far, my personal experience has been completely different from what I've read. That could change as I increase the dosage. As of right now, the only side effect I'm experiencing is a complete lack of appetite."

• 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!"

• Bonnie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Honestly, I have never been so sick in my life. 1st and only dose of wegovy made me so incredibly sick. I have been in the hospital twice for excessive dry heaving. There is no stopping the symptoms. I had short term relief with IV sedatives and anti nausea medications. Still a week later now at home throwing green bile. I will never recommend to anyone."

• jmm
• September 27, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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!"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• 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 a stool softener for the constipation. All things said, it really helped curb my appetite. But you have to diet with it."

• ShellB
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 1, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began Wegovy in late August '21. I had bariatric surgery in 2000. Menopause, major life changes, and COVID resulted in a 60 lb weight gain over 5 years. It's May 1, and I've lost a total of 81 lbs. My BMI has gone from 38 to 25, and I never got to the 2.4 injection. I had slight nausea and 2 incidents of gastrointestinal uncertainty ('sharts') the first 2 weeks, but nothing after that. I walked 1.5 - 2.0 miles 6 or 7 days weekly, ate a high-protein, low-carb diet, switched to 50/50 Stevia/Sugar as a sweetener, and ceased eating after 8 pm nightly. I feel great, and because of my weight loss, I can delay my other hip replacement. Wegovy gave me a second chance at better health, and I'll continue to use it for maintenance."

• Kelly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for almost 7 weeks, and have lost over 22 lbs. From the moment I took the first injection the food noise was gone. At times it feels progress is slow, but in truth the progress has been steady. I have not started dieting or exercising, I am focusing on eating healthier and listening to my body for signs that I am full. I have heard of bad side effects, though I personally have not experienced any. Prior to this medication I have lost, gained and relost 50-100 lbs over and over again."

• Mike
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Drug has been life-changing. When I began, I was 6'3'' and 357 lbs. Today is exactly 4 months in, and I'm down 60 lbs exactly. Blood pressure meds cut in half, discontinued Lasix and potassium pills. Currently taking 2.4 mg/weekly. My side effects have been relatively non-existent. Early on, some gastro upset and heartburn, but all went away with time."

• 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 0.25 mg dose, and I am now on the 1 mg dose. I would recommend it to others who want to try 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 0.50 mg. 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."

• 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 0.5mg dose was on 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 on 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 0.5mg 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."

• WagOn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took my first shot of 0.25 five 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 overeating 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)."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"