Options such as Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or magnesium citrate can be used if needed with direction from your healthcare provider
According to Novo Nordisk, the maker of Saxenda and Wegovy, they recommend eating bland, low-fat foods, such as crackers, toast and rice
Absolute contraindications Medullary thyroid cancer MEN-2 Pregnancy or breastfeeding Prior severe allergic reaction to GLP-1 medications Conditions requiring extra caution Gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying History of pancreatitis Advanced diabetic retinopathy Use alongside medications that increase hypoglycemia risk These and a few other situations require individualized assessment, which is why specialty endocrine care matters
Combine this with the dehydration commonly caused by these medications , and you can experience significant full-body aches, leg cramps, and injection-site soreness
Because appetite is naturally reduced and individuals feel full faster, the quality of the food consumed becomes exceptionally important
Retatrutide is a triple receptor agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, distinguishing it from semaglutide and tirzepatide