Based on the patient reports provided, there is limited direct comparison between GLP-1 pills and injections. One patient reported their wife switched from an injection to pills and began losing weight faster due to increased nausea. In contrast, another patient switched from Ozempic injections to pills and gained 10 pounds, also experiencing ankle and leg swelling. Some patients on the shot have mentioned considering pills for maintenance. One patient expressed a preference for weekly injections over taking multiple daily pills for their medications.
Patients reported experiencing nausea, weight gain, and ankle and leg swelling when switching between injection and pill forms of medication.
"My wife switched 4 months ago from injection to pills. She’s now losing weight faster because she’s also always nauseous and barely eating."
Patient · Wegovy · r/WegovyWeightLoss
"After discussing wity my PC we decided to try the pills. I gained 10 lbs on them and had ankle and leg swelling."
Patient · Wegovy · r/WegovyWeightLoss
"Yes, I’ve seen a lot of other people on the shot mention that they plan to take the pills as maintenance."
Patient · Wegovy · r/WegovyWeightLoss
"I wish I could get weekly injection for all my meds."
Patient · Wegovy · r/WegovyWeightLoss
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