Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is a very common side effect of GLP1 and that over time it normally settles (up to a few weeks or 1-2 months). GLP-1 medications slow down the digestive process keeping the food longer in the guts, which may cause constipation 

There are several lifestyle strategies that can ease your symptoms:

• Eat smaller portions more frequently
• Make sure you drink plenty of fluids

Nutritional management:

Eat  ✅	Avoid  ❌
Soluble fibre (to bulk up stool): applesauce, banana, orange, boiled potatoes, oatmeal	Fatty, greasy, or fried foods
Make sure there is adequate fluid intake (2-3L or 8-10 cups): water, broth, herbal tea	Raw vegetables
Protein: Cheese (especially cottage cheeset), yoghurt, eggs, lean fish, beef, pork, skinless poultry	Overly sweet foods (candy, cake, juices, chocolate, sweets etc) and artificial sweeteners
	In some cases dairy products can worsen symptoms
	Alcohol and fizzy drinks
	Foods with high-fibre content: legumes, cabbage, nuts

When to contact Beyondbmi or seek medical assistance:

• If your symptom is new since initiation of therapy, discuss it with your Beyondbmi clinical team at your next consultation or attend your GP
• If you would like to make any change to your medical therapy (i.e. Reduce dose/stop medication/change to new medication etc...) and feel you can’t wait until next consultation, contact your Beyondbmi team on [e-mail]. and a healthcare professional will get back to you within 72 hours.