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What is Constipation?

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Constipation

Constipation means having fewer than three bowel movements a week, or stools that are hard, dry, lumpy or difficult to pass.

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In plain words

Constipation is one of the more common stomach side effects reported with GLP-1 medicines.

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Why it matters

Constipation is a frequent reason people struggle with GLP-1 dose increases, and it is often preventable.

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Constipation means having fewer than three bowel movements a week, or stools that are hard, dry, lumpy or difficult to pass.

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