Ozempic Sulfur Burps, Gas, and Bloating: Why GLP-1 Medications Cause the Food-Stuck Feeling Joshua Silva, MD Jan 26 8 min read Updated: Feb 4 Medically authored by Joshua Silva, MD | Evidence-Based Weight Loss at Potere Health MD Many people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) experience digestive symptoms including bloating, sulfur-smelling burps, excess gas, early satiety, or a heavy sensation that food feels stuck after meals
Barbers weight dropped by more than 100 pounds over roughly one year on Ozempic, until her doctors finally agreed she should stop taking the medication
Eating smaller meals, choosing gentle foods, staying hydrated, and using short-term anti-nausea medication can help reduce symptoms
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