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Ozempic and Your Gut: Exploring Constipation and Remedies

Ozempic and Your Gut: Exploring Constipation and Remedies

Update: 2025-10-26
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Ozempic and Constipation: Causes, Solutions, and When to Worry


In this episode, Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas explains why Ozempic (semaglutide), a medication for diabetes and weight loss, can cause constipation. Learn how Ozempic affects your digestive system, what's considered normal, and when to seek medical advice. Discover effective and safe ways to alleviate constipation, such as increasing hydration, dietary fiber, and incorporating gentle exercise into your routine. Dr. Kundlas also offers tips for managing medication side effects and emphasizes the importance of consistency in your habits for gut health. Like, share, and subscribe to KUNDLASMD for more helpful videos.

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Ozempic and Your Gut: Exploring Constipation and Remedies

Ozempic and Your Gut: Exploring Constipation and Remedies

Kulmeet Kundlas M.D.