Constipation is one of the most common GLP-1 side effects, and for most people it peaks in the first 2 to 4 weeks of a new dose before gradually improving.
The typical pattern looks like this: you start a dose (or step up), bowel movements slow down noticeably for 1 to 3 weeks, and then your body adjusts. Some people find it resolves almost completely between dose increases, while others deal with a milder version throughout treatment. If it's going to settle, you'll usually notice improvement within 4 to 6 weeks at a stable dose.
Why it happens:
What helps most:
When to talk to your provider:
Your provider may suggest slowing your titration or adding a prescription option. Constipation that's managed well rarely needs to be a reason to stop treatment.
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Constipation is one of the most common GLP-1 side effects, and for most people it peaks in the first 2 to 4 weeks of a new dose before gradually improving.
The typical pattern looks like this: you start a dose (or step up), bowel movements slow down noticeably for 1 to 3 weeks, and then your body adjusts. Some people find it resolves almost completely between dose increases, while others deal with a milder version throughout treatment. If it's going to settle, you'll usually notice improvement within 4 to 6 weeks at a stable dose.
Why it happens:
What helps most:
When to talk to your provider:
Your provider may suggest slowing your titration or adding a prescription option. Constipation that's managed well rarely needs to be a reason to stop treatment.
Constipation is one of the most common GLP-1 side effects, and for most people it peaks in the first 2 to 4 weeks of a new dose before gradually improving.
The typical pattern looks like this: you start a dose (or step up), bowel movements slow down noticeably for 1 to 3 weeks, and then your body adjusts. Some people find it resolves almost completely between dose increases, while others deal with a milder version throughout treatment. If it's going to settle, you'll usually notice improvement within 4 to 6 weeks at a stable dose.
Why it happens:
What helps most:
When to talk to your provider:
Your provider may suggest slowing your titration or adding a prescription option. Constipation that's managed well rarely needs to be a reason to stop treatment.
Constipation is one of the most common GLP-1 side effects, and for most people it peaks in the first 2 to 4 weeks of a new dose before gradually improving.
The typical pattern looks like this: you start a dose (or step up), bowel movements slow down noticeably for 1 to 3 weeks, and then your body adjusts. Some people find it resolves almost completely between dose increases, while others deal with a milder version throughout treatment. If it's going to settle, you'll usually notice improvement within 4 to 6 weeks at a stable dose.
Why it happens:
What helps most:
When to talk to your provider:
Your provider may suggest slowing your titration or adding a prescription option. Constipation that's managed well rarely needs to be a reason to stop treatment.
