While nausea gets most of the attention, constipation affects up to 24% of GLP-1 users — and it's often more persistent. Slowed gastric emptying means your entire digestive system slows down.
GLP-1 slows gastric motility throughout the gut. Combined with eating less (less bulk to move things along) and often inadequate hydration, constipation becomes common — especially during dose escalation.
If you haven't had a bowel movement in 3+ days or have abdominal pain, bloating, or nausea alongside constipation, contact your doctor. In rare cases, severe GLP-1-related constipation requires medical management.
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