GLP-1 Side Effects

Can drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide cause pancreatitis? Yes, they can. That part isn’t in dispute. It’s listed in the official prescribing info from both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. But what dramatic headlines don’t tell you is that the actual risk is low, and there’s a ton of context missing.

You're not alone in wondering how to reduce nausea on GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. It's one of the most well-documented side effects and can even lead to some people quitting when they can't find nausea relief. I've been using Zepbound for more than six months and have lost a lot of weight in that timeframe. I've also endured the nausea, fatigue, and other gnarly side effects. Hopefully, I can help you learn from my mistakes.

MAY 30, 2025 — New GLP-1 diet and lifestyle guidelines are poised to help first-time users navigate the real work that comes after the...

If you’re using Ozempic or another GLP-1 medication and your mouth feels like a desert, it’s not just in your head. "Ozempic teeth" has...

Skin tags are one of those annoying little things nobody talks about until they pop up in all the wrong places. These soft, flesh-colored...

You started Ozempic (or Zepbound, or Wegovy) to feel better in your body, yet now you're mid-panic, wondering why so much hair is falling out. It leads many to believe that Ozempic or Zepbound causes hair loss. Some even consider stopping GLP-1 meds because of it. However, what's really causing the hair loss isn't as simple as a medication. Here's what you can do now to stop it from happening in the future.

While most eye floaters are harmless, they can be annoying. In rare cases, a signal that something more serious is going on. Here’s what you should know about how GLP-1 medications might affect your eyes.

If you’ve started taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro and suddenly feel like you can’t warm up, welcome to the club. Feeling...

If you’re riding the GLP-1 wave and wondering why your stomach feels like a balloon animal, you’re not alone. Bloating is one of the most common complaints—and luckily, it’s one you can do something about. The key to stopping bloating is breaking some old habits and introducing some new solutions as your gut bacteria work to adapt.

If you're thinking about starting a GLP-1 medication for obesity, like Wegovy or Zepbound, you’ve probably started researching what has...

First, it was “Ozempic face”—that gaunt, hollowed look some people noticed after rapid weight loss on semaglutide. Then came the neck,...

It turns out, sleep apnea is one of the many benefits science is exploring for GLP-1 agonists. While Zepbound got the first nod for OSA, there's a world of sleep standing between you and taking GLP-1s.

File it under "you know someone is true friend when," category, but when the infamous sulphur burps of a GLP-1 diet hit me, I had to know...

Losing a lot of weight — whether through lifestyle changes, medication like GLP-1s, or surgery — often brings an unexpected side effect:...

If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, chances are your stomach has some thoughts about it. Maybe it’s the sudden nausea, the infamous "sulfur burps," or that weirdly full feeling after just a few bites. As more people turn to these meds for weight loss or blood sugar control, a new question is popping up: can probiotics or digestive enzymes help with the GLP-1 side effects?

Before I started taking Zepbound in January 2025, I did weeks of research to find out what it would take to seize this moment and reshape my poor relationship with food. As a newly 50 year old woman in the throws of perimenopause, I had no time to lose. Here’s a breakdown of the most important vitamins and minerals to keep on your radar, especially if you’re trying to minimize GLP-1 side effects and get the most from your journey.

GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, are transforming lives when it comes to weight loss and blood sugar control. But alongside the benefits come a whole range of side effects that deserve more than a bullet list on a pharmacy handout.