Zepbound – Page 2 – The GLP-1 Lab

Should I skip my GLP-1 shot if I’m constipated?

Not on your own. Treat ordinary constipation and call your prescriber before skipping. Pain, vomiting or no gas with constipation needs a same-day call.

Mood & mental health

Does a GLP-1 cause depression or mood changes?

FDA reviewed 91 trials in 2026 and found no increased risk of depression or suicidal thoughts. Mood can still dip; report any change. Crisis: call 988.

Food noise, appetite & plateau

Is it normal to have no appetite at all on a GLP-1?

Low appetite is how a GLP-1 works, and some people feel none at all. Normal, but you still need fluids, protein and a floor of food every day.

Cost, insurance & access

GLP-1 savings cards, coupons and manufacturer programs

As of October 2026, maker savings cards cut copays to as little as $25 with commercial insurance that covers the drug. Medicare and Medicaid are excluded.

Sulfur burps, gas & bloating

Foods that cause sulfur burps and gas on a GLP-1 (and what to eat instead)

Big portions of eggs, meat, cheese, whey, broccoli and garlic feed sulfur burps; beans, fizzy drinks and -ol sweeteners add gas. Swap, don’t cut protein.

Injection day & dosing

Missed a GLP-1 dose: what to do

Ozempic: take it within 5 days, else skip. Wegovy: take it if the next shot is 2+ days away. Zepbound, Mounjaro: 4 days. Daily pills: skip. Never double.