{"id":4372,"date":"2026-01-29T05:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo5.newmediaguru.co\/pandameds-wp\/?p=4372"},"modified":"2026-02-09T05:57:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:57:18","slug":"ozempic-constipation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo5.newmediaguru.co\/pandameds-wp\/ozempic-constipation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ozempic and Constipation: A Complete Guide to Causes, Relief, and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical trials show that constipation is a problem for around 3-13% of people taking Ozempic, and the numbers vary depending on the dose they&#8217;re taking. The reason it happens is because Ozempic slows down your digestive system, which is actually a key part of how it works to help you lose weight and control your blood sugar. But unlike other stomach problems caused by the medication, like nausea, constipation can last a long time &#8211; in some cases up to 47 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>TL;DR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-13% of Ozempic users get constipation due to the way the medication slows down your stomach.\\<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, this problem lasts around 47 days &#8211; 7 weeks &#8211; and it&#8217;s more common when you&#8217;re taking it for weight loss.\\<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing to try is to eat more fiber (aim for 25-38 grams a day) and drink lots of water (that&#8217;s 90-125 ounces a day).\\<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some over-the-counter medications like polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) and magnesium oxide that can help.\\<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re experiencing really bad abdominal pain, can&#8217;t pass gas, or haven&#8217;t been to the bathroom in more than 3 days and are worried, you should seek medical help right away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Does Ozempic Give You Constipation?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can cause constipation &#8211; it&#8217;s one of the medication&#8217;s common side effects. How often this happens depends on the dose you&#8217;re taking and a few other individual factors. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9293236\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have some pretty specific numbers on just how often this happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ozempic (Constipation %)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Placebo(Constipation %)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.0mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.0mg (weight loss)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8-13%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that constipation is a pretty common side effect of Ozempic, especially in people taking higher doses for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/study\/NCT05649137?intr=semaglutide&amp;cond=weight%20loss&amp;rank=9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While nausea is the most common side effect (it&#8217;s got some people feeling queasy up to 44% of the time) constipation is a bit less common, but it tends to stick around for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that around 26-32% of Ozempic users have some kind of stomach problem. And when it comes to constipation, the average person is stuck with it for about 47 days &#8211; compared to 4 weeks for nausea-related symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s worth noting that the higher doses of Ozempic &#8211; the ones people take for weight loss rather than type 2 diabetes &#8211; seem to be the biggest contributors to constipation. For people taking standard doses for type 2 diabetes, it&#8217;s around 3-5% who get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/constipation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">constipation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while people taking the higher doses for weight loss might see it as high as 24-35%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Does Ozempic Give You Constipation?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how Ozempic causes constipation is a big help in figuring out how to deal with it. The medication affects your gut motility (that&#8217;s the movement of muscles in your digestive tract) by slowing down how fast your stomach empties. It&#8217;s a big part of how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/how-does-ozempic-work-understanding-glp-1s-for-diabetes-weight-loss-and-beyond\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic helps with blood sugar control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But because your stomach is taking longer to empty, water keeps getting absorbed from your stool as it moves through your intestines &#8211; which makes your stool harder, drier and trickier to pass.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Mechanism Produces Constipation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When food takes longer to move through your stomach, water continues to be absorbed from your stool as it moves through your intestines. The result is harder, drier stools that are more difficult to pass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also worth noting that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2032183\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic&#8217;s effect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on appetite suppression contributes to constipation. The changes it makes to your gut-brain axis (that&#8217;s the communication between your gut and your brain) can also affect your gut motility, leading to constipation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people eat less because they&#8217;re not feeling as hungry, there&#8217;s naturally less food moving through their digestive system &#8211; which can slow things down and alter bowel habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The higher <a href=\"https:\/\/demo5.newmediaguru.co\/pandameds-wp\/blog\/ozempic-dosage\/\">doses of Ozempic<\/a> (2.0mg) that people take for weight loss increase the risk of constipation to 8-13% &#8211; compared to people taking lower doses for type 2 diabetes. USA clinical trials have actually shown that constipation is more common than diarrhea at maintenance doses, and that people taking Ozempic for weight loss are more likely to experience constipation than those taking it for type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ozempic Constipation Relief<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding relief from constipation when taking Ozempic is about a combination of making some lifestyle changes and, when needed, using over-the-counter medication. Understanding what works best is a big help in finding relief.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Over-the-Counter Relief Options<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Treatment<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Speed<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cost (USD)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MiraLAX (Polyethylene Glycol)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17g daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-3 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium Oxide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250-500mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-12 hrs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colace (Docusate Sodium)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100mg 2x\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prunes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-10 daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8-12 hrs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>First-Line Approaches<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing constipation caused by Ozempic? The first and best thing to do is up your fibre intake. Aim for 25-38 grams a day &#8211; that&#8217;s a lot of fruit, veg and whole grains. Don&#8217;t do it too quickly, or it&#8217;ll cause some discomfort, but it&#8217;s worth it in the end for easier bowel movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don&#8217;t forget about staying hydrated. Recommendations are all over the place, but most say 8 to 16 cups (90-125 fl oz) of fluid daily should do the trick. Drinking a lot of water helps soften your stools and keeps things moving in your tummy. Try to get at least 8 cups a day to keep things flowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Over-the-Counter Medications<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If dieting isn&#8217;t doing it for you, then over-the-counter stuff can help. Here are a few options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557652\/\"><b>Polyethylene Glycol (MiraLAX)<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a good choice if you need something to take regularly. It works by drawing water into your colon to help soften your stool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7911806\/\"><b>Magnesium Oxide<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re having trouble with ocasional constipation, then a dose of magnesium oxide at night might do the trick. It works in 6-12 hours, which is pretty handy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stool Softeners (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK555942\/\"><b>Docusate Sodium<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your stools are being a bit stubborn, then stool softeners like Colace can help make them easier to pass.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Natural Remedies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re feeling a bit grossed out by all the chemicals, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/health\/healthy-living\/prunes-health-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prunes <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">might be the way to go. Just be aware that eating 5-10 prunes a day might not be the most pleasant thing in the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Important Safety Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t even think about using those stimulant laxatives for more than two weeks without talking to your doc. You might end up dependent on them, and that&#8217;s not good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ozempic Constipation Prevention<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing constipation is way easier than trying to sort it out after it&#8217;s happened. People on Ozempic can take a few steps to keep everything regular.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Dose Titration<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first start taking Ozempic, try taking a low dose of 0.25mg for a while. This will give your body a chance to adjust to the medication and all the changes it&#8217;s making in your tummy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Hydration Strategies<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking a lot of water is the key to avoiding constipation on Ozempic. Try to get at least 100oz (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that&#8217;s 12-13 cups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) of water a day. This will help your body keep your stool soft and make everything process more smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Dietary Fiber<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep things moving, you need to eat a lot of fibre. Aim for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9268622\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-38 grams a day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and make sure you&#8217;re getting a good mix of soluble and insoluble fibre. The best foods for this are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soluble Fibre:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oats, beans and fruits are your friends. They&#8217;ll help soften your stool and make everything more comfortable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insoluble Fibre:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whole grains, veggies and wheat bran are what you need. They&#8217;ll add bulk to your stool and get things moving.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some super useful fibre-rich foods that&#8217;ll help you out on Ozempic include prunes, chia seeds, kiwi, whole grains like oats and quinoa, and leafy greens. Just remember to cut back on all the processed foods, which are basically fibre-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Physical Activity<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting some exercise will help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aceclinic.org\/the-powerful-connection-between-exercise-and-bowel-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stimulate your gut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and keep everything flowing. Try walking for 20 minutes after meals to give your body a bit of a nudge. Aim for moderate exercise for 30 minutes a day to keep things regular.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Bathroom Routine<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, make sure you&#8217;re taking the right approach when it comes to your bathroom routine. Don&#8217;t wait too long between trips (if you know what I mean), and don&#8217;t get too stressed about it all. Take it easy and let your body do its thing. Establishing a routine bathroom schedule can really help train your body to have more predictable bowel movements. It&#8217;s best to go at the same time every day, especially right after meals, when the gastrocolic reflex is strongest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ozempic Constipation &#8211; What You Need to Know About Emergencies<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While constipation from Ozempic is usually pretty manageable with some simple lifestyle changes and over-the-counter meds, there are some warning signs that you need to watch out for. If you don&#8217;t catch these symptoms early, they could potentially turn into some serious health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>When to Get Emergency Care<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Severe Belly Pain:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your pain is really bad and not getting any better with pain meds, it might be a sign of a bowel obstruction or something serious.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Three Days Without a Bowel Movement and Severe Symptoms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now and then getting backed up isn&#8217;t the end of the world, but if you&#8217;re really struggling with pain, bloating, or vomiting then you need to get yourself to the emergency room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inability to Pass Gas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re feeling bloated, swollen, and really uncomfortable, and can&#8217;t even pass gas, then you need to get some medical help fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood in Your Stool:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Any rectal bleeding or blood in your stool needs to be checked out by a doctor right away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vomiting That Won&#8217;t Quit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re throwing up for more than a day or two, then you need to get some medical advice. It could be a sign of stomach paralysis or a bowel obstruction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Abdominal Swelling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your belly is really bloated and you&#8217;re feeling painful, then you need to get to the doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>What to Do if Symptoms Aren&#8217;t That Bad<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don&#8217;t need emergency care, you should still talk to your doctor if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve gone more than a week without a bowel movement\\<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re experiencing some serious pain, vomiting, or bloating that isn&#8217;t stopping\\<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve tried some lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies for more than a few days without getting any better\\<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your constipation is really impacting your quality of life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What&#8217;s Considered Normal<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s possible for some people to go a bit longer between bowel movements &#8211; every 2-3 days is normal for some people, especially when they&#8217;re on Ozempic. The thing to watch out for is if you&#8217;re really struggling to pass your stool or if you&#8217;re experiencing any other concerning symptoms. Just because you&#8217;re not going as often as you used to doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean you need to do anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Long Does Ozempic Constipation Last<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to figure out how long you can expect to be dealing with constipation when you&#8217;re on Ozempic is helpful for setting some realistic expectations and knowing when to get some extra help from your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>On Average<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation from Ozempic tends to last longer than other side effects, on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9293236\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average about 47 days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; that&#8217;s roughly 7 weeks. This is notably longer than nausea, which usually clears up after about 4 weeks as your body gets used to the medication. The longer duration of constipation is one of the reasons why you need to take it seriously and find ways to manage it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>When Should You Expect Things to Get Better<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 80% of people see their digestive system start to adapt and get better by the 10th week of treatment. Most people find that their gut gradually starts working better as they get used to the slowed down gastric emptying caused by Ozempic. However, the timeline can really vary depending on a few things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What Dose Are You On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re on a higher dose for weight loss, you can expect your constipation to last longer than if you were on a lower maintenance dose for diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How Long You Take to Get Used to It:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some people&#8217;s systems adjust more quickly than others. If you&#8217;re one of the lucky ones, you might start to see some improvement sooner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How Quickly You Increase Dose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you take your time getting to the right dose, you might experience symptoms for a shorter period of time than if you jumped right in and started taking a high dose right off the bat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Affects the Duration of Constipation<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few different factors that can affect how long you&#8217;ll be dealing with constipation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medication Dose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re on a higher dose of Ozempic, you&#8217;re more likely to experience persistent constipation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People who make an effort to eat more fiber and drink more water tend to have shorter spells of constipation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Activity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular exercise can really help stimulate gut motility and reduce the duration of your symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How Sensitive Your Gut Is:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some people&#8217;s digestive systems are more sensitive than others, and might take longer to adjust to the medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Long-Term Management<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re still dealing with constipation after 10 weeks, then it&#8217;s time to talk to your doctor. They can recommend some other strategies to help manage your symptoms, such as prescription medications to stimulate gut motility, adjusting your dosage, or maybe even a referral to a specialist if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>References and Resources:<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most current information about Ozempic and managing its side effects, consult:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2023\/209637s020s021lbl.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA Ozempic Prescribing Information<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/constipation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases &#8211; Constipation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clinical trials show 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