After the trial period, 36% of participants on semaglutide met a composite goal of 70% timeinrange, minimal hypoglycemia and 5% weight loss, versus 0% on placebo
Taking other medications Drugs like opioids, iron supplements, or certain antidepressants, when combined with GLP-1s can further reduce gut motility
Be extra careful with food choices during the first week after moving to a higher dose
Your provider might recommend starting at a lower dose of the brand-name drug and gradually increasing it to avoid side effects like nausea, vomiting or dizziness
Lifestyle Changes to Support Bowel Health on GLP-1 Treatment Implementing evidence-based lifestyle modifications can significantly reduce constipation severity in patients taking GLP-1 medications, and these strategies should form the foundation of management before escalating to pharmacological interventions
Do not adjust the dose amount