GLP-1 Side Effects Charleston SC - Managing Nausea and Constipation | Hope Integrative Medicine
October 30, 2026 · 1:16
Practical ways to manage nausea and constipation on semaglutide or tirzepatide, why dose increases matter, and the warning signs that need a call.
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Managing GLP-1 side effects on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound. Here are three things to know. GLP-1 medicines work partly by slowing how fast your stomach empties. That helps reduce appetite, and it is also why stomach side effects are the most common complaint. Nausea, fullness, burping, heartburn, constipation and diarrhea are typical. For most people they are mild to moderate and fade as the body adjusts. Eat smaller meals, slowly, and stop as soon as you feel full. Cut back on greasy, fried and very rich foods, and avoid lying down right after eating. For constipation, drink more water, add fiber gradually and keep moving. If side effects are hard after a dose increase, your prescriber can slow the schedule. Get same-day or emergency care for severe, constant belly pain that may spread to the back, which can be a sign of pancreatitis. The same goes for pain under the right ribs with fever or yellowing skin, or vomiting that keeps you from holding down fluids. Read the full article at hopeintegrativemed.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
They work partly by slowing how fast your stomach empties. That is a big part of why they reduce appetite, and it is also why stomach side effects are the most common complaint.
Drink more water than you think you need, add fiber gradually from vegetables, fruit, beans and whole grains, and keep moving. If that is not enough, ask about an over-the-counter fiber supplement or stool softener.
Yes. If side effects are hard to tolerate, your prescriber can slow the schedule or keep you at a lower dose longer. A slower climb is far better than stopping the medication.
