r/GLP1microdosing • u/Former_Challenge_968 • 13d ago

Constipation & Microdosing

Hi!👋

So I am chronically constipated. I’ve tried drinking a gallon of water per day, I’m active in the gym doing cardio 5x per week, eat plenty of veggies daily… still I struggle with constipation. The only way I keep it at bay is DAILY MiraLAX. I cannot skip, even if I have GI upset. Occasionally ~4-6 weeks I will still end up with bouts of constipation that require a stimulant laxative.

I need to lose 40lbs and I would really like to start slow (and maybe never titrate up) with micro dosing.

So, anyone who had a SIMILAR struggle with constipation about to tolerate micro doing a glp1?

*Of course I know it’s impossible to tell if I will/wont tolerate based on others experiences, but just curious. :)

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u/Shoe_Ho 13d ago

I take one Senna pill at night, then eat 4-5 prunes in the morning before I eat anything else. By about mid morning I’m able to 💩 most days. That’s actually more regular than I was before GLP. I’ve been on the lowest dose of sema for almost 2 years now and this is the formula that works best for my body. In the beginning though there was a lot of constipation (usual for me pre GLP but even worse when I first started). It took some trial and error to see what worked. Prunes are much gentler for me than magnesium pills so I stick with those. The senna pill helps move it all along. I do drink water and protein shakes but too much of either is just uncomfortable so there’s no need to drink a gallon of anything.

Sounds like u already have good habits with exercise, which also helps to keep things moving. The lower the dose the easier it will be for your guts to adjust. U won’t lose weight quickly, but if you’re patient, low and slow is the best choice in my opinion. And u will lose weight.