Dr.DermMIA said:The mechanism is slowed transit plus reduced intake, and that combination determines which interventions work.
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Heartburn management on constipation: Pepcid (famotidine) 20mg has been my savior. The delayed gastric emptying means stomach acid just sits there.
Don't ignore persistent heartburn — chronic acid exposure can damage your esophagus. If OTC remedies aren't cutting it after 2 weeks, see your doctor for something stronger. You shouldn't suffer through this.
Dr.NateNeph said:Drug interaction alert relevant to constipation: if you take oral levothyroxine (Synthroid), GLP-1 agonists can reduce absorption due to delayed…
Gastric emptying studies and constipation: semaglutide delays gastric emptying by ~40% at steady state, as measured by acetaminophen absorption testing and scintigraphy[1].
Clinically relevant implications:
Importantly, the gastric emptying delay attenuates with continued use (tachyphylaxis), which correlates with the transient nature of GI side effects.
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Sulfur burps on constipation — the most underrated side effect nobody warned me about. 🤢 The smell is absolutely vile and comes on without warning.
What finally helped: eliminating eggs and cruciferous vegetables. Also, eating smaller portions and chewing thoroughly reduces the gas production.
If sulfur burps persist beyond 2-3 weeks, talk to your provider — it could indicate gastroparesis that needs medical attention.
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