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Things worth knowing — before, during, after.

Short, plain-language guides on GLP-1 therapy and metabolic health, written and reviewed by ZIVOLABS doctors. No clickbait. No miracle promises.

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Side effects· 5 min

Does Ozempic cause muscle loss? What to do about it

It can, if you don't eat enough protein and don't do resistance training. The fix isn't avoiding the medicine — it's protein plus strength work to keep muscle while fat comes off.

6 May 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Ozempic cause gallstones? What to do about it

Uncommon but possible, because any rapid weight loss raises gallstone risk. Keeping some healthy fat in your diet helps the gallbladder empty; severe upper-right belly pain needs review.

5 May 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Ozempic cause burping and bloating? What to do about it

Yes, trapped gas is common while the gut adjusts. Walking after meals, avoiding fizzy drinks, and jeera or ajwain water help.

4 May 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Mounjaro cause dizziness? What to do about it

Sometimes — often from dehydration, low blood sugar (if on insulin/sulfonylureas), or blood pressure dropping as you lose weight. Worth flagging to your doctor if it persists.

3 May 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Wegovy cause heartburn / acid reflux? What to do about it

Yes, because food sits longer in the stomach. Smaller meals, finishing dinner earlier and not lying down after eating help; a short course of antacids or a PPI can too.

2 May 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Trulicity cause headaches? What to do about it

Yes, mild headaches are common in the first week — usually dehydration or, in diabetics, lower blood sugar. More water and steady eating usually resolve it.

1 May 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Wegovy cause hair thinning? What to do about it

Sometimes, but it's from rapid weight loss, not the drug itself, and it's temporary. Hitting your protein target and checking iron/B12 helps; regrowth follows in a few months.

30 Apr 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Trulicity cause fatigue / tiredness? What to do about it

Yes, some people feel low energy for a couple of weeks, usually because they're eating much less. Check you're getting enough protein, iron and B12, and don't cut calories too hard.

29 Apr 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Saxenda cause vomiting? What to do about it

Occasionally, usually only when the dose goes up too fast or with very oily meals. Persistent vomiting isn't normal — tell your doctor, who can slow the dose or add anti-nausea medicine.

28 Apr 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Rybelsus cause diarrhoea? What to do about it

Sometimes, more often with tirzepatide (Mounjaro) than semaglutide. It usually settles within a week; stay hydrated with ORS if motions are loose.

27 Apr 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Trulicity cause constipation? What to do about it

Yes, constipation is common. Slower gut movement plus eating and drinking less is the cause. More water, fibre (isabgol, fruit, sprouts) and a daily walk usually fix it.

26 Apr 2025
Side effects· 5 min

Does Trulicity cause nausea? What to do about it

Yes, nausea is the most common side effect — most people feel some in the first week and after each dose increase. It comes from the stomach emptying more slowly.

25 Apr 2025
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  • Available as weekly injection or daily tablets
  • Around 15% average weight loss in major GLP‑1 trials — results vary*
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