Dr.LipidDallas said:Diarrhea vs constipation on GLP-1 is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. Dr.LipidDallas articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Diarrhea vs constipation aspect is the most important factor.
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jim_asheville — that is really helpful context on Diarrhea vs constipation. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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View ResultsTo answer JessicaM_2024's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Diarrhea vs constipation on is an area where we have good evidence.
The short answer: baseline labs + quarterly monitoring is the standard of care.
The longer answer involves understanding the mechanism of action at the receptor level, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Bookmarked 📌 The Diarrhea vs info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.