However, these medications frequently cause gastrointestinal side effectssuch as nausea, diarrhea, and constipationthat can mimic or overlap with IBS symptoms
These medications slow digestion as part of how they work
Semaglutide (commonly recognized by brands like Wegovy and Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are part of a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
If you have a history of gastritis, ulcers, or other stomach conditions, the combination of GLP-1 medications and alcohol may be particularly problematic
Well talk about that more in the weeks to come