Bowel Changes on Reta

Less in, less out.

As long as you're not actually constipated I agree, less in less out. If it feels like constipation though, a handful of whole roasted pumpkin seeds can get things moving naturally.

Miralax and metamucil work in two different ways to help you go better.

I started on tirz and switched to reta. Constipation was a real issue until I began taking metamucil and prunes every day. Now it's not a problem.

In the early weeks handling bathroom troubles I would use a mild tablet several days ahead of my next shot. By injection time both the blockage and the medication effects had faded away. That tablet was milder than stronger options and taking it at night meant it performed the next morning. This is just what happened for me. Those who react strongly to such products might try certain seeds or fiber sources since they helped others as well. At the higher dose these days the trouble looks like it has cleared up.

I got used to adding fiber while on tirzepatide. My usual choice is kashi crunch. Warning, it's strong. I'm much more regular on reta.

Thanks for the replies. She went this morning and everything is fine. We mix protein powder, oat bran and collagen in a shaker each morning. I agree completely that less in means less out. Mine is way down too. I suggested coffee and a smoke but she just rolled her eyes since we quit years ago. I'll mention metamucil to her. Sorry for the crappy topic.

A doctor once told me anything from three times a day to once every three days is normal.

I have found four of those fiber capsules taken each night to be quite effective personally.

Mag07 works for me. My normal was once every six or seven days. Don't judge, I've had intestinal issues my whole life. On tirz it got much worse so this keeps me regular.

My wife needs mag07. Game changer for us has been keto bread and low-carb tortilla wraps. Two slices give a lot of fiber and protein.

I noticed a change too when I started reta. We're eating less and food stays around longer. I added psyllium husk three capsules daily and mag07 once or twice a week. Still not on a regular schedule but no constipation problems.

Magnesium citrate in the evening helps me go in the morning. I've always had slow motility and this tip from a colon hydrotherapist has been a lifesaver.

I agree with the same experience. We're mostly all in the same situation. Not full constipation but definitely less often. My eating habits haven't changed much except maybe less snacking.

Reta definitely made me constipated. Two tablespoons of psyllium husk powder fixed it completely. Start with less if you're new to it. Within three days I felt much more regular.

I've had the same issue. I add benefiber to every protein drink, two or three a day, and it helps a lot. I'd also suggest adding back some complex carbs. There's evidence that reta's GIP signaling and glucagon effects don't work as well without them.

It's nice to see this topic get mentioned. Daily bathroom visits aren't my trouble but instead I deal with gradual discomfort building from the early morning hours until later on. Those three hours of belly ache before anything happens aren't pleasant. Nothing I've tried makes any difference. The IBS I have contributes to it. It puzzles me how smaller meals still lead to so much waste. Haha.

Not at all for me. Compared to both semaglutide and tirzepatide, reta is much better on my GI system. I had some burping and indigestion but I've been very regular with no issues. Reta is better for regularity than either of the others.

My GI sides on reta are basically nonexistent. It's a relief after bad ones on high dose tirz.

Miralax in my morning protein shakes is easy to add along with creatine. Also drink a lot more. Fluids become more important with these meds.

My go-to are carb control tortillas. You can put your food in them and they add about twelve grams of fiber each. Two of them and you're ready for the throne.

My day doesn't start until after my first coffee and morning constitutional. I had a few bad days when I first started reta. From the advice here I'm using magnesium citrate gummy, one psyllium husk cap in the morning and two at night, chia seeds on cereal, and fluids with electrolytes. Now I'm good.

My wife is pretty much back to normal, or as normal as she gets. She just notes it's less, like we said earlier.

This compound often leads to constipation in my experience. Pairing it with fewer carbohydrates meant less fiber since that usually comes along with them. Supplements helped me with that part. It also seems to reduce the urge to drink water, and dehydration brings on the same problem. Higher amounts leave me low on glycogen stores, making heavy lifting or extended cardio sessions tough because I run out of steam quickly. Habits like staying low carb or fasting from the past don't pair well with this. Low carb might not be outright incompatible, but doing it while glycogen is low doesn't feel ideal.

I got the generic orange fiber supplement from the store. One tablespoon a day mixed with water has helped a lot.

No, thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it.

Thanks for the tip. I'll check into it.

I love magnesium glycinate. It's the easiest on the stomach since citrate can be a bit harsh.

It's been hard getting used to going from two or three times a day to once or twice every two or three days. It bothers me. For the first five weeks I was overusing miralax by just adding a cap every day. I know I'm not eating three to five thousand calories anymore so less in equals less out but I'm still not okay with the change.

Ever since I started tirzepatide I've been tearing things up in the bathroom. Definitely need more fiber and water.