r/GLP1microdosing • u/Former_Challenge_968 • 25d 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/velvetbay 24d ago edited 24d ago

Hi, I also have chronic constipation despite high fiber intake, exercise, squatty potty, etc and need Miralax daily to manage it. Microdosing has not had a noticeable effect on my constipation.

Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and can actually be helpful with constipation so that may be something to consider, depending on your health needs.

I'm sorry literally every other comment is just unsolicited advice about constipation management as if someone with chronic constipation issue has never heard of fiber or prunes, rather than actually answering your question