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Eating less food means less bulk moving through your gut, so constipation on a GLP-1 can be as much about portions as about the drug.
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GLP-1 medicines slow the movement of food through the digestive tract.
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Constipation can begin early and may linger beyond the step-up phase for some people.
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Drink water steadily through the day, aiming above your old baseline since food water drops.
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Add fiber from vegetables, beans, berries, oats or chia, increasing slowly.
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No bowel movement for several days along with belly swelling, vomiting or severe pain.
Constipation is a common GLP-1 side effect and can last longer than nausea for some people. Fluids, fiber and movement are the first steps most people try.
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