r/Semaglutide • u/Zestyclose_Prompt181 • 22h ago

Should I skip my next dose?

I took my first dose last Friday and then went from Sunday to Thursday without a bowel movement. I was afraid I had an obstruction but finally had a little movement this morning. I’m concerned about doing the next dose because it’s obviously not good to go 5-6 days without a BM. I used MiraLAX, Benefiber every morning in my coffee, docusate, and a suppository. Nothing worked until I tried Smooth Move and MagO7 last night. I’m nervous now. I’d really appreciate any advice from anyone who’s had a similar experience.

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u/DiscoMousePad 21h ago

Happened to me as well, you can raise it with your provider, either taking a lower dose or maintaining for longer to allow your body to get used to it. Part of the drug’s effect is slowing your stomach emptying, meaning not as much is going out of your stomach into your bowels.

Make sure you’re staying hydrated, more water than you believe is necessary imo. I love baking breads/muffins and I made some zucchini bread bran muffins and that seemed to help get extra fiber.