r/WegovyPills

I wasn't going to post this because I don't actually want to scare people off the med, but after thinking about it for the past 48 hours, I've come to the conclusion that I'd want all the info I could get, even if it's not great info. So ....

TDLR: If you develop persistent nausea and vomiting, stop your meds immediately. Don't be dumb and say "oh, but I paid so much for that and I really need to lose the weight," and keep going. Sure, you might just have a stomach bug, and then you can start again as soon as it passes. But better to be safe than hospitalized.

Anyway, if you want the whole sordid tale so far, here it is. I started Wegovy a month and a half ago, took my 14th 4mg pill on Tuesday morning, and my entire digestive track just, I don't know, stopped. At first, I just thought I got some weird stomach bug. Nothing would stay down but super small sips of water, basically enough to take my morning pill and my other meds later in the day. By Thursday, I couldn't even keep enough water down to take my meds.

By Friday (Day 2 of no meds), I was so dehydrated I couldn't even sit up for any length of time and ended up in the ER being pumped full of meds to get things moving, 3 bags of saline, and a very nice dose of Zofran. That helped get me upright, and on the doctor's suggestion, I drank a nutritional shake before leaving the hospital. Thanks to the large dose of Zofran at the hospital, the milkshake stayed down a total of 4 hours (almost to the minute, it was weird) and then came right back up. Yesterday and today, thanks to a called-in Zofran prescription, I've been able to *slowly* eat some crackers and broth throughout the day and keep myself semi-hydrated, but anything more than that is a no-go.

CT scan at the hospital shows no blockages, so the current theory is gastroparesis due to the Wegovy. I just have to wait until tomorrow to get the ball rolling with the gastroenterologist. And in the meantime hope that things start moving on their own the longer I'm off the med.

(On the plus side... well, sort of... the abdominal CT scan also showed an unrelated asymptomatic issue that points me closer to a diagnosis for something else, and which, if never detected, could shorten my lifespan, so ... I guess I'm glad they caught it? I'll figure how I feel about that down the road. One thing at a time, please.)

Anyway, I know some of us aren't really good at listening to our bodies, that's how we got here in the first place, but please be careful. Take it from me, losing weight because you physically cannot eat is way different than losing weight the healthy way.

This may be something everyone already knows, but I thought I’d pass it along in case not. I’ve been on the Wegovy pill since March 8, and am now four pounds from my goal. This is great and everything, but once I got to the 9mg dose, my nutritional intake has been pretty bad… That is, I have a hard time eating, as my hunger has withdrawn so much. So today I decided to eat my “big meal” at noon instead of waiting until later in the day, when I am never hungry. I think it worked; that is, I was able to eat better quality food re: nutrients. Usually I have no hunger at all by late afternoon, so for me, this is great. I ate about half a salad (really just lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and a bit of Caesar dressing) and about two-thirds of a crab cake. Not a lot, but it will help me start on a better nutritional approach. Bottom line: I have some appetite early in the day, so I’ll start taking advantage of that. My gut health has been shot to hell, and I hope this approach will help me get back in a more helpful eating pattern. That, and concentrating on drinking kefir again and having yogurt everyday.

I paid (BMI not low enough for insurance) for 1.5's and the 4's with coupon, $149. But the 9's are like...$299, and I am supposed to go to them in 2 weeks. $5 a day is acceptable for me (Starbucks daily), but $10 a day is probably a no.

I wonder if I should just continue the 4's for another month at $149.

Side note, at the beginning of it all I was a dumbass and ordered three bottles of 1.5's. So I have 2 new bottles of 1.5's. My PHP was like "just take 2 a day for 30 more days". I know that Wegovy doesn't say this works, but the doctor seems to not care.

Anyone do this yet?

FYI, I've lost 12 pounds after 1 1/2 months and want to lose 15 more.

I had 2 drinks during the day, and a quite massive hamburger (1/2 bun) and I felt like I was going to explode! That was around 4-5pm and I didn't have another bite of food for the 6 remaining hours of my day. Woke up today feeling great! Post-July 4 used to be so rough with record breaking caloric intakes and boozing. It didn't sound good at all yesterday.

Did anyone else do fine on the first two doses but then have the 9 mg completely kick their ass?

I was totally fine the first two weeks. Maybe I’m not doing what I need to be doing—I know I’ve gotten lazy with being active and I’m probably not getting enough protein—but this entire week has been rough. I’ve been waking up nauseous every morning, just feel bleh all day, my skin feels weirdly sensitive to the touch, and after trying to eat a little more for the Fourth of July today, I ended up with diarrhea. I also eat like one meal a day now as my appetite is so suppressed.

I honestly can’t imagine going up to 25 mg. I’ll probably be staying on this dose for a while because whew…this is a lot

I just finished my 2nd week of wegovy pills 1.5mg and so far so good. Im down 10 lbs. so real
Side effects except the constipation, some days its impossible to go.
I should up my fiber intake even more along with water. Also need to focus on working out, been so busy don’t find the time

Idk if im getting used to 1.5mg or what. But some days this 2nd week I felt I have gotten some hunger in afternoon. Im still currently happy at 1.5mg. Its nice help to have to not constantly crave something.

Starting weight was 270lbs

Checking in to see if I’m just one of the unlucky ones. I started the 1.5 pill a week ago. Day one, nausea and headache. Day 2 migraine, and nausea, but slept most of the day, about 2 finally started to feel better, got some Pho broth and a little meat and veggies in me. By 5 finally felt enough energy to get into the shower. Then I fainted in the shower! My spouse helped me out, and then had a pretty bad vomiting spell. Ro advised to Stop the pill. The next day I had a Dr. appt, and my blood pressure was very low. Told Ro, again they said no more pill, but haven’t yet recommended trying anything else. Ready to cancel. Curious is anyone else was so lucky to have the same effects and found something that worked better?

What happens if you dont always follow the 30 min wait time. I am a religious coffee in the morning person and don’t always have 30 min before kids get up and the day has to start.

Hello,

I'm new here and this is my first post. I am on the 25mg pill now. My start weight was 385.7, current weight is 332.4. That is a total of 53.3 lbs. I have no real goal weight set, I just want to get healthy. I have cut out a lot of carbs and sugars. I feel like I am now struggling to take in enough calories and protein. I am getting about 800-1000 calories a day, and it is a fight to get that. I have no appetite, and i feel that I am having to force down food. I'm not really nauseous, but always just feel full.

My diet is mainly beef, chicken, and eggs with a small side of some kind of potato.

The journey has been tough. I feel like I don't have a lot of energy. My hips and back hurt (I have read that that may be due to the rapid weight loss causing changes in my posture?). I throw away a lot of food. My clothes don't fit (not necessarily a bad thing, but I am hesitant to buy new right now).

Does anybody else struggle to get calories?

I've always been really sensitive to any pharmaceuticals, and I'm wondering, after reading some horror stories here about side effects, if anyone has ever split the 1.5 mg pill into two and started from there. Curious what experiences people have had. Thank you!

My pharmacist suggested to take my levothyroxin 75mg an hour before taking my wegovy pill, my doctor never said. Google says otherwise, anybody else know which is suggested?

Does anyone else have a new meat aversion since starting GLP-1s? Like the smell of cooking beef or chicken makes me want to puke. I don’t like pork(chops/roasts, etc) but sausage and ham are still totally fine, as is fish and turkey.
Anyone playing with pescatarian/ vegetarian/vegan foods or cooking?

Started on 1.5 3 weeks ago. I am getting pretty severe insomnia and anxiety. It has to be this med.

I am trying to push through but it is extremely tough with only getting 5 hours of sleep a night now. No REM or deep sleep according to my fitbit either. How have you handled these type issues please?

My stats:

36, F, African-American- Start date: June 19th, 2026- Starting weight: 213.4

Background: I lost 100lb in 2019 through diet and exercise. I didn't use any weigh-loss medication or have any procedures. I am only adding that point for context, no other reason. I have kept the 100 pounds off, but have struggled to lose the last 50 to 60 pounds that I wanted to lose. I was very reluctant to try meds out fear, but I finally decided to give the pills a shot as I am afraid of needles and knew there was no way in HELL I could do the shots. My main reason for giving in to the pills was because of food noise. I just couldn't fight it anymore.

My prescription is through GoodRx. The process was almost too easy. I selected the meds I wanted, answered a few questions, and my prescription of 30 day 1.5mg Wegovy pills was sent to Walmart all within an hour. The monthly subscription to have the Dr. write my prescription is $39 and GoodRx has a deal for the 1st 2 months. The 1.5mg and the 4mg are both $149 each.

Before I started the pills, I went to Quest Diagnostic and had the panel that they called the "Weight Loss Journey Test Panel." I did this because I don't have health insurance or a primary care physician.

Please note: I started these pills 1 day before starting my period. My appetite typically decreases, naturally, the 1st few days of my period. I also gained some water weight a few days before my period.

weight log:

Day 1: 213.4 Day 2: 213.8 Day 3: 214 Days 4-6: 210 Day 7: 210.6 Day 8: 210 Day 9: 209.6

Day 10: 208.6 Day 11: 209 Day 12: 209.4 Day 13: 208.8 Day 14: 209.6 Day 15: 208

As you can see, I had a drop, and have hovered around the same weight. I think that some of the days where my weight went up, it was after I went to the gym and lifted weights. I typically weigh higher the day after going to the gym, even when I am not on the pills. I also track my macros. I eat 1600 calories per day (150g Protein, 60g Fat and 115g Carbs).

At 1st, I didn't really notice a big reduction in food noise or appetite. After my period I was able to really get a feel for the meds and their impact. By day 7 on the pills, I felt like a regular human. I still had to watch what I ate, but I didn't feel driven by my hunger. I could pass by food and not feel like scratching my eyes out if I couldn't have it.

Through the GoodRx portal, I wanted to get a head start on my next prescription to ensure they had it when I need it. I initially told the Dr in my virtual appointment that I wanted to switch to 4mg, but changed back to the 1.5 mg a few hours later after reading reviews on Reddit. I got nervous and decided with the 1.5mg for one more month.

Let me warn you on the "dangers" of taking the pill in bed and going back to sleep so you can have coffee when you wake up. I woke up at 5am and thought I took the pill. But the damned thing is so tiny, and in the dark, half asleep I did not even notice that it never made it to my mouth because there it is on the floor when I got up. It's too late for me to take a pill today because I didn't notice that I missed it until after coffee when I came to make my bed. UGH!

I am on the last few days of my first month of 4 mg dose after 1 month on 1.5 and the last day or so I have developed terrible gas and bloating. Maalox anti gas and Tums have barely done a thing. Does anyone have a recommendation for something that worked for them?
I seriously debated whether to take my pill this morning, I felt so awful (I did).

im scared of throwing up and i’m 20 starting on wegovy so i’m very nervous. i need to lose 70 lbs at least, how long so we think thatll take? im 4’11 🥲

Hi all! I wanted to share my experience. When I first started with the pill I wasn’t able to find many positive posts from other people on the actual pill (most people seem to do the shot) so I thought this could be helpful to someone!

Stats: Mid-30s female / 5’8 Tall / SW: 258lbs / CW: 232lbs / GW: 170lbs

For context: I grew up thin, but around 19 years old I began putting on significant weight each year. I went through some hardships that year, and life kept throwing curveballs at me. For a long time food was the highlight of my life. As I gained weight I would try diets, lose maybe 10lbs, and then lose steam and gain it all back (plus more).

First two months: I took 1.25mg for Month 1, lost 10lbs. I then took 4mg for a month, lost 9lbs. During those months I didn’t change my exercise habits, yet the weight dropped right off me. I went from eating 3 fast food meals a day to eating 2 fast food meals that I couldn’t finish. My bowl movements went from loose and watery to solid and normal. For the first time ever I wasn’t constantly craving my next take out meal. I truly believe I was “addicted” to fast food before this. I thought about it constantly and was only trying to figure out when my next drive-thru could be.

Month 3: My prescriber kept me on 4mg since I was doing so well on it. My weight plateaued and I stopped losing (though didn’t gain). I felt a little more hungry than before, but would supplement by drinking protein smoothies in the morning. I started to have severe constipation. No changes in my weight, so I tried swapping my fast food meals for healthier options (ex: grilled nuggets and fruit from Chick Fil A instead of a Big Mac from McDonalds). Still no movement on the scale, and constipation got really, really bad.

Month 4: My prescriber told me to take 4 magnesium citrate gummies a day. My bowels started working again! I started the month on 4mg but once my bowel movements became more normal I upped to 9mg. Weight loss resumed! I also stopped craving fast food, besides the occasional craving (such as someone in my office eating it). I started ordering protein smoothies from the local coffee shop for breakfast, adding veggies to every meal at home. I lost 6lbs in the last 2-ish weeks of the month!

Month 5: Just started month 5 a couple weeks ago. I’ve found myself constantly thirsty, and since I no longer crave soda I drink water almost all day long. My joints are feeling better (I tore my ACL and MCL a long time ago, and they used to flare up with pain). This is going to sound crazy, but my vision also improved. I need a weaker prescription now and honestly just feel like I’m seeing better. It could be unrelated, but it’s a great feeling! I also have more energy and am walking every evening (followed by a cup of green tea).

My takeaway: I know everyone’s experience is different, and just because my experience has been mostly positive doesn’t mean yours will be. That said I wanted to encourage those considering the pill to at least talk to their doctor about it. It has changed my life in so many ways. Even if I were to stop losing weight (which I doubt I will) it really helped quiet the “food noise” that had been consuming me for my entire adult life.

I have completed 30 days on 1.5 mg and now 3 weeks on 4mg. Overall, I have seen < 3 lbs of weight loss. Is that typical for other people? Should I be expecting better results on 9 mg or should I consider moving to the wegovy or the zepbound injection?

I am taking the pill sort of for off brand purposes for anxiety and other issues and I love the 1.5mg and I have zero side effects and it has actually changed my life. Happy to go to 4mg. Just wondering what peoples experinces have been. Is 4mg just more of the postive effects? Or should I be cautious.