Can’t tell if I have food poisoning or severe side-effects

How much are you taking and what have you been eating lately? Haven’t come across this before so you might want to get it checked.

I don’t take Reta myself. Share your weight, current dose, and any health issues so people who have used it can try to figure it out.

Could this be Cyclospariasis? Which state are you in because that’s been spreading fast.

I’m lost.

Had the exact same issue the first time I tried Reta. Started at 1 mg and the bathroom urgency hit within a day. This round I began at 0.25 mg and so far it’s been fine. Planning to stay at that level for four full weeks before trying 0.5 mg.

I’d skip a day or two before pinning again. Once you feel better go back to 1 mg per week. If you only miss a short time you can still keep the same day of the week. After two weeks at 1 mg with no issues you could try 1.5 mg for four weeks. Going slower seems right for you since the medicine hits hard. If it gets really bad see a doctor.

I can’t handle reta because of the stomach problems. Tried the lowest dose of 1 mg and stayed there for months but it never improved. I stayed sick and nauseous for four days after each shot. Bodies react differently so don’t push through too long if it keeps happening.

I had a stomach bug a few weeks back and it was rough. The GLP seemed to make it feel worse. Could be a mix of a bug plus the dose building up. Around three to four weeks after a dose is when levels peak in the system.

There’s a parasite going around the US in raw vegetables and fruits like salads and berries.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation are the most frequent side effects across all GLPs. They can show up for no clear reason, usually early on or after dose increases. Even a 0.5 mg jump still builds for four weeks afterward. Most effects calm down eventually but not always. I haven’t seen many long-term diarrhea reports so it probably isn’t common, though nausea can linger for weeks or months unless the dose is adjusted. Best to skip the next dose until things settle. Whether it’s a bug or the drug they usually pass quickly. If blood, fever or dehydration appear then see a doctor. Once it’s better drop back to the previous dose and titrate up more gradually from there.

I get random reta diarrhea flare-ups with no obvious trigger and it can happen any time in the cycle. Usually only lasts a day. It always shows up when I raise the dose, typically day two or three. Right now I’m staying home because I went up yesterday and almost couldn’t make it back from a quick trip.

Started at 0.2 mg and have only been on it two weeks. Main things I notice are feeling really full almost bloated and constipated so I take miralax every day to stay regular.

Are you lactose intolerant and maybe had some dairy? I learned fast that reta makes my lactose intolerance much worse.

No I’m not but right now I wish I was because miralax isn’t working the last couple days. I might have to stop reta. I wish I could take fiber but either kind constipates me worse. I already had a slow gut before starting and the doctor said no fiber. My dad has the same issue and fiber causes blockages for him too.

Doctor said I’m a super responder and starting at 1 mg could have caused stomach paralysis because of my already slow motility. Not sure if that’s accurate but who knows.

Only four side effects so far. Two expected: feel full on half the usual food and stay full long enough to skip meals. Two unexpected: hives two days after pinning that stopped with antihistamines and very dry mouth that improves with lots of fluids. No diarrhea or other GI trouble.