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.

 

[chia_brewer]

A laxative solution paired with magnesium citrate occasionally can genuinely help. Daily psyllium husk, a couple scoops once or twice with plenty of water, keeps things regular and also supports blood sugar and cholesterol numbers.

 

[wobbly_percolating]

Never dealt with constipation on ozempic myself, but I was already eating plenty of fruit, veggies, and beans, so my fiber intake was already well above target. My advice would be to push the fiber higher and stay well hydrated.