By Karen Marschel, RDN, LD, CDCES, Dietitian, Diabetes Educator If youre taking Wegovy or Zepbound, thinking about starting one, or considering stopping treatment, theres more to success than the prescription itself
Creams and subcutaneous injections provide a more stable release of testosterone compared to intramuscular injections, which often result in serum testosterone peaks and troughs, says Calvert
"Constipation from GLP-1s can be compounded by the fact that people are eating less," says Hamilton, "resulting often in less fiber consumption and less stool bulk overall." Many people also drink less fluid to avoid feeling overly full on GLP-1 medications, which can also lead to constipation
Stacking them requires specific caution because GLP-1 drugs alter gastric motility, insulin signaling, and appetite regulation
At 7.2% weight loss by week 12, it still delivers meaningful results comparable to what Semaglutide (Wegovy) achieves at its maximum dose
These often go away as your body adjusts