Side Effects & What To Do

Side Effects And What To Do About Them

It's important to understand that any time you change a "routine" in your body, things will change. If you start playing the guitar, your fingertips will be sore. That is because change impacts, and it's the same with this powerful weight loss compound medication like Semaglutide or Tirzepatide.

For example, your body my reject greasy foods, or foods high in sugar on your medication. Another example is, if you follow our doctor's instructions on water intake, you will be in the bathroom more. Water is a great body cleanser and helps move things around and keep things flowing.

Although, not very common, here are other side effect that you can experience. Most are manageable using these recommended solutions: 

• A desire to eat / try different foods - Listen to your body.
• A desire to workout or be more active - Listen to your body. You may experience leg cramping, for example, but it could be your body getting used to moving and being more active.
• Headaches - Hydrate with water. Ensure you're drinking your recommended water intake and maybe add in some electrolytes.
• Indigestion/Burping - TUMS® or other antacids may be the temporary fix you need.
• Nausea - Dramamine® or other nausea medication.
• Diarrhea - Imodium®,  PeptoBismol®, or Kaopectate®
• Constipation - Increase your water intake, MiraLAX®, or an over the counter stool softener.
• Cramping - Potassium tablets, eat mustard, like the amount of a mustard packet, big gulp of pickle juice.

*If your side effects are severe, please consult with your doctor.