Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this The sulfur burps are thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first 6 weeks are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪

Slightly tangential to The sulfur burps are but mike_mod reminded me — has anyone else noticed changes in their alcohol tolerance?

I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.

Exactly this. My pharmacist said the same thing about The sulfur burps are.

Want to share my personal experience related to The sulfur burps are KILLING since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 247 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 6 months later: I am down 52 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The The sulfur burps are aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

Clinical perspective on The sulfur burps are KILLING me someone:

I have managed ~150 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that the medication works best as part of a comprehensive approach.

For this specific question, I would recommend: getting comprehensive baseline labs first.