GLP-1 Side Effects: What's Normal & How to Manage Them with Brittany Rose
What do you do about GLP-1 side effects? In this live conversation, Brittany Rose and I get honest about the most common side effects of semaglutide and tirzepatide, what's normal, and practical ways to manage them.Nausea, sulfur burps, constipation, reflux, fatigue and even skin sensitivity are all things people ask about when starting GLP-1 therapy. Most side effects can be managed, and many improve with time and a few simple changes. We share what we see in practice and in our own experience, and answer live questions from listeners.In this episode:Why some people are more sensitive to medicationsTrigger foods and timing meals around your injection dayNausea, sulfur burps and eating slowlyZofran and constipation, plus magnesium, MiraLAX and adding fiber slowlyReflux that doesn't feel like heartburn, and Pepcid, Prilosec, Nexium and Pepto-BismolFatigue, dehydration and not eating enoughMuscle soreness and skin sensitivity (allodynia)Emotional flatness and dopamine, and when to talk to your providerChapters00:00 Welcome and meet Brittany Rose01:02 Why managing side effects matters03:05 Why some people are more sensitive to medications05:03 Brittany's Mounjaro start in 202206:03 Foods that stop agreeing with you07:05 Timing meals around your injection day10:03 Sulfur burps and heavy meals11:02 Meats, raw veggies and trigger foods13:03 Nausea and Zofran14:00 Eating slowly and chewing your food16:04 Bad breath and hydration19:03 Preventing constipation20:03 Magnesium for constipation22:06 MiraLAX and stool softeners24:07 Stomach pain from backed-up stool25:02 Adding fiber slowly27:07 Reflux that doesn't feel like heartburn30:01 Pepcid, Prilosec and Nexium32:00 Pepto-Bismol and black stool33:04 Fatigue from not eating enough35:04 Burning fat and the ketosis feeling37:04 Dehydration early in treatment38:02 Muscle soreness during weight loss41:06 Skin sensitivity and tingling (allodynia)43:02 Overlap with menopause symptoms46:01 Emotional flatness and dopamine49:02 When to talk to your provider53:04 Everyone reacts differently: final takeawaysFollow Brittany RoseYouTube: @BrittanylosingInterested in GLP-1s, peptides, hormones and metabolic health? Start here:link.joinbelle.com/betterliving (coupon code BELLE15)You'll find information on eligibility, available programs and next steps.Follow The Better Living PA so you don't miss new episodes on GLP-1 medications, peptides, perimenopause and menopause, weight loss, metabolic health and healthy aging.Watch on YouTube: @thebetterlivingPAAll my links: linktr.ee/TiffanyBaileyPAInstagram: @betterliving_paTikTok: @betterlivingforeveryoneMedical disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Listening to or watching these episodes does not create a provider-patient relationship. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, peptide, treatment plan, or healthcare regimen.