The GLP-1 Lab · by GLP-1 SOS
Week 1
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How to prevent constipation before it starts on a GLP-1
Start in week one: drink on a schedule, build fiber slowly, walk after meals, keep a daily bathroom time and agree a rescue plan with your prescriber.
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Why does a GLP-1 cause nausea?
A GLP-1 slows the stomach and acts on brain areas that control appetite and nausea. It is worst after dose increases and fades as the body adapts.
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What to eat on injection day on a GLP-1
Eat normally but lighter on shot day, go small and low-fat for the two days after, then rebuild protein and fiber. A simple three-day plate plan.
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Can I take magnesium, vitamins or MiraLAX with the Wegovy pill or Rybelsus?
Yes, but not together. Take the Wegovy pill or Rybelsus alone with a little water, wait at least 30 minutes, and move supplements and MiraLAX later.
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Wegovy pill side effects in week 1: what’s normal
Week 1 on the Wegovy pill is the lowest dose, 1.5 mg. Mild nausea after the dose, early fullness and less appetite are normal. What is not, and what helps.
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Nausea at night on a GLP-1: causes and fixes
Night nausea on a GLP-1 usually means dinner is still sitting in a slowed stomach. Eat earlier and smaller, stay upright, and raise the head of the bed.
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Is it normal to feel nauseous on a GLP-1?
Yes. Nausea is the most common GLP-1 side effect, usually mild and worst after dose increases. Vomiting, severe pain or not keeping fluids down is not.
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How long does nausea last after a GLP-1 injection?
GLP-1 nausea peaks 1 to 3 days after each shot, is strongest in the first weeks of a new dose and fades over months. How long each phase lasts.
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Why does a GLP-1 cause dry mouth (and what helps)?
Dry mouth on a GLP-1 is mostly about fluid: less thirst, smaller meals that make less saliva, and water lost through the gut. What helps.
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What to eat when nauseous on a GLP-1
On a queasy GLP-1 day: small, plain, cool plates, a few bites of protein first, then crackers, rice or broth, with drinks between meals.