Ozempic & Constipation Relief?

[portion-control]

I swear by a daily dose of Miralax to keep things regular. I've also heard Restoralax is good too.

 

[A1C-Slayer]

My plan covers the brand names for diabetes plus the weight loss versions. Pretty lucky about that.

 

[PurePal]

45 grams of fiber a day is significant. Real food sources work better than supplements for most - oats and chia are slow-digesting and keep things moving. The hydration piece matters more than people realize. Magnesium is another lever if fiber and water alone are not enough.

 

[Nicky_2002]

The glucose spike nausea is a separate mechanism from the GI motility slowdown causing the constipation - addressing both at once usually means finding a soluble fiber that works without fermentation byproducts, plus a stimulant laxative like bisacodyl on the days you're most blocked, rather than just increasing bulk fiber.

 

[melon_tirzgang]

The painkiller plus GLP-1 combination is particularly rough on constipation - opioids slow gut motility through a different mechanism and the effects compound rather than cancel. The fiber plus probiotic shake approach is sound; consistent morning timing rather than reacting to symptoms tends to work better.

 

[SulphurBurpSurvivor]

Miralax has genuinely helped me, though I keep enemas on hand for the really rough stretches. Good luck out there, fellow Aussie.