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Anyone else using protein drinks since starting their GLP-1 med? I'm trying to up my protein since I am not eating as much and looking for recommendations that won't leave me feeling bloated or with other digestive woes.

I went to pick up my prescription at the local pharmacy and got 3 months of the 10mg pens, but I'm supposed to be on 12.5mg now. I didn't realize the mistake until I got home and opened the bag. Now I'm stuck with all these extra pens. Any ideas on how to use them?

If you are two weeks into Mounjaro or Zepbound and you haven't gone in four days, you are not broken. Tirzepatide constipation is the most common GI complaint our community posts about, and the pattern is predictable: weeks 2 through 6 hit hardest, most members adapt by weeks 8 to 12, and every dose bump resets the clock by a week or two. This is a guide built from what worked for the members who came out the other side. Red Flags - When to Call Your Prescriber or Go to the ER Three...

Short answer: the fix most members reach for first is two Pepto-Bismol chewables (525 mg bismuth subsalicylate) at the first burp, with relief usually in 2-4 hours. Cutting eggs, red meat, garlic, onion, and cruciferous vegetables for 3-5 days is the highest-yield non-drug move. Sulfur burps on Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy peak 48-96 hours after your shot and fade as your body adapts, usually by week 12 on a stable dose. Quick context: this is a community-aggregated guide. I'm...