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Diarrhea is one of the top stomach side effects in GLP-1 trials, and high-fat meals are a common trigger people do not expect.
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GLP-1 medicines change how the gut moves food and fluid.
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Diarrhea is most common in the first weeks of treatment and after dose steps.
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Drink extra fluids, and consider an oral rehydration drink if stools are frequent.
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Limit greasy foods, very spicy dishes and large servings of dairy if they bother you.
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Diarrhea lasting more than a couple of days or many times a day.
Loose stools are common in the early weeks of a GLP-1 and after dose increases. Most cases are mild, but ongoing diarrhea can drain fluids and needs attent
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