Jul 1 2013;3(3):e26391
For patients without significant gastrointestinal sensitivity, magnesium citrate may be acceptable and is often more affordable
Convenient Oral Administration Offers an alternative to injectable GLP-1 therapies, increasing patient compliance
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316
Ozempic constipation can be managed by avoiding low-fiber foods, increasing high-fiber food intake, drinking more water, exercising regularly, trying over-the-counter stool softeners or laxatives, and practicing timed bowel training
For instance, in the head-to-head SURMOUNT-5 trial, the rate of discontinuation due to AEs was numerically lower for Tirzepatide (6.1%) compared to semaglutide 2.4 mg (8.0%), although the study was not powered for a formal statistical comparison of safety outcomes