Side Effects

Is it safe to breastfeed while taking Ozempic® or Mounjaro®? While limited data suggests low transfer into breast milk, official FDA guidance remains cautious due to unknown long-term risks. Learn about the science of peptide transfer, washout periods, and why most clinicians recommend discontinuing GLP-1s during lactation.

Diarrhea is a common but usually temporary side effect of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy® and Zepbound®. This physician-reviewed guide explains why it happens, food triggers, dose considerations, and when symptoms need medical attention.

Constipation is a common side effect of GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. Learn why it happens, how to fix it safely, and when to seek medical care.

Are sulfur burps and bloating ruining your GLP-1 progress? Many patients turn to digestive enzymes for relief, but the science shows a "mechanism mismatch." Discover why enzymes often fail to fix the "traffic jam" in your stomach—and when they might actually be worth a try.

Experiencing sulfur burps or a "stuck" feeling on Ozempic? Dr. Joshua Silva, MD explains the science of delayed gastric emptying and offers 6 actionable tips to reduce gas and bloating.

Nausea is one of the most common side effects of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy® and Zepbound®. Learn what foods help, what to avoid, and how simple timing and dosing strategies can improve tolerability.

GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide don’t cause true muscle wasting. Most weight lost is fat, not muscle. Learn how proper protein intake and resistance training preserve lean mass and support healthy body composition during GLP-1 therapy.

Worried about hair loss while taking Wegovy®, Ozempic® (semaglutide), Zepbound®, or Mounjaro® (tirzepatdie)? Learn why shedding happens during weight loss and how to prevent it.