r/Semaglutide • u/EndStrange7120 • 16h ago
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
3 weeks in and the N/V/D is becoming a real issue. I literally feel like I can’t eat without being sick. I am projectile vomiting at least once a week. I’m always nauseous or sick to my stomach feeling constantly. I have more diarrhea than ever. Please tell me this goes away! I am not the best in terms of diet all the time and I know that does play a huge part in it, but I have made a lot of changes, it just seems i can’t get past this feeling sick stage. I am also on the lowest does (I believe, I’ll double check later today).
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u/Thin-Project-8681 15h ago
definitely talk to your doctor ASAP. Even on the lowest dose, that kind of reaction isn’t something to just push through. They can help adjust or give something to ease it.
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u/Patient_Goat7743 15h ago edited 15h ago
I also get severe nausea and diarrhea from the starting dose of Semaglutide. I took zofran but still, crazy nausea, and never ending diarrhea (no vomiting, but I cannot imagine going higher, I’m sure I would vomit.
I would drop your dose and see if you respond to a micro dose? Or switch to tirz and see how that goes…that’s what I am going to try next, at a low dose to start. My body has always been sensitive.
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u/elizajaneredux 8h ago
Seriously if it were just a few days, I’d say stay the course. But 3 weeks out this sounds unsustainable and you’re going to lose muscle if you can’t hold food down. I’d either halve the dose, even if you’re already at a low dose, and titrate up slowly or try tirzep instead (known for fewer side effects).
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u/bowietiger 1h ago
You don't really need Zofran. You can take over the counter dramamine or nauzene and they work great for nausea. I also take Pepcid and it gets rid of any reflux. I just take it when I get up and have no issues. Give them a try and see if it helps.
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u/NegotiationOk6588 15h ago
Zofran for nausea. I found that eating a good breakfast has helped me. Good as in eggs, toast and milk if you can handle it. I have to choke it down some days but it seems to set me up for a better day than just eating a banana or protein drink.
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u/Lilikoi8 11h ago
I think the medication is designed so that you can make adjustments as needed. Hope you feel better.
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u/Zealousideal_Dish136 15h ago
The goal shouldn’t be to force yourself to eat something just because it is the normal time to eat. You get nausea and vomiting because you stuff yourself with food. Listen to the food noise and only eat when you have to and count your calories before you start eating.
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u/OddlyL 9h ago
Idk why this is getting downvoted. This is the way while you acclimate to the medicine.
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u/elizajaneredux 8h ago
It’s the patronizing, critical “you get nausea and vomiting because you stuff yourself with food” comment. This drug can can those symptoms even in those of us who are being really careful and mindful of what and how much we’re eating
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