The data is clear: drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound represent one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of our generation
For anyone managing GI side effects with GLP-1 medications, strategies like timing meals appropriately, staying hydrated, and choosing the right foods can make a significant difference
826 : 218228 Rapoport SI, Hatanpaa K, Brady DR, Chandrasekaran K
Common gastrointestinal effects of Wegovy include (according to the UK SmPC): Nausea (reported in up to 44% of patients) Diarrhoea (approximately 30% of patients) Vomiting (24% of patients) Constipation (24% of patients) Abdominal pain and bloating Many antibiotics, particularly broad-spectrum agents , can disrupt the normal gut microbiome, leading to diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and occasionally more serious complications such as Clostridioides difficile infection
Study type: randomized controlled trial