? about Ozempic - May be a bit TMI

I’m on Mounjaro, but you should definitely increase your water intake and fiber like scrappinmama suggested. I’ve found some creators on TikTok with very helpful advice. The side effects can be wild as you increase dosage levels, and vary injection sites.

I know some people take a fiber capsule with each meal. I eat more fibrous vegetables daily, and have Greek yogurt for breakfast (I’m lactose intolerant, so that helps😂), Everyone responds differently, you just have to find something that works for you. Most doctors don’t prescribe these meds enough to be able to guide you through the varying side effects. Right now, I’m struggling to even eat enough, as the first couple days after an injection make me terribly nauseous.

I take tirzepatide but yes, it can cause constipation until you get "used to" your dose. I rarely have this problem anymore but when needed, I take a senna/docusate pill which is a gentle laxative with a stool softener.

Generally, a trip to McDs is all I need to get "going" now! Fatty foods in general don't sit very well with me anymore.

I've been on a maintenance dose (the lowest dose) for a long time now and don't generally experience any side effects.

There is an FB page called Ozempic Support Group-Diabetics Only that usually has really good info on everything Ozempic. I learned a lot when I first started Ozempic to get my A1C down. I have had most of the side effects but sticking it out and I am off all meds except Ozempic. diarrhea, constipation and nausea are the big three. Docusate with send otc held either the constipation-follow the directions on the bottle. Increase your fiber intake, probiotics and prebiotics help with diarrhea. Carbs are an enemy and fried foods will now be something you will pay for the next day. You will need to be sure to eat enough proteins! Good eating and small meals prevent most of the nausea but at the beginning of each dose increase I had to get a prescription for zofran. I am stabilized at 1 mg every 9 days instead of every week. It works for me. For some people weight loss is good but not everyone will lose weight. If you are doing it for the weight loss, this is not the med for you. There are others that work better for that. Good luck.

Yes, constipation is a big issue with these meds. Every night I take 2 magnesium capsules, a stool softener and a probiotic.

Also, be sure to keep an eye on your blood pressure. I was on 2 different meds for HBP, but mine dropped fairly quickly when starting this med, and I had to lower one of my meds (now taking 1/2).

I take the other brand, and yes sometimes it does.

Yup, my sis and I are both on it. We both have that issue, her more than me and this helps tons. Good luck.