Eric Goldstein, a gastroenterologist in New York City, told Insider that while digestive issues are known side effects of this class of drugs, called GLP-1 receptor agonists, how widespread and severe they are is likely overblown on social media
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Two of the most popular GLP medications today, Wegovy and Ozempic, both have semaglutide as their active ingredient
These tend to be mild and settle quickly
With Food: Some people may experience digestive discomfort when taking supplements on an empty stomach
Tirzepatide, marketed under the brand name Mounjaro, is a dual GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 receptor agonist