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Zepbound works by mimicking the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) hormones

Common side effects are similar to GLP-1 drugs: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation

There is an association with gastric antral vascular ectasia (which can be referred to as watermelon stomach), and pernicious anemia

Key dietary adjustments include: Eating smaller portions to ease digestion Increasing meal frequency to maintain stable blood sugar levels Avoiding high-fat foods that can be difficult to digest without a gallbladder Foods to Embrace and Avoid Some foods can make stomach problems worse when taking Ozempic, without a gallbladder

Lanza FL, Collaku A, Liu DJ

After surgery, distinguishing between postoperative nausea (a standard recovery symptom) and GLP-1-related nausea can be challenging