This term first became popular on social media after a celebrity dermatologist used the term to refer to the way that Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) affected some of his patients
Symptoms include severe bloating, nausea, stomach pain, and sometimes vomiting
A 2025 real-world cohort study on the risk of vestibular disorders with semaglutide reported that 15% of patients experienced dizziness after starting treatment, indicating this is not a rare, anecdotal complaint but a pattern clinicians should expect
Conclusion GLP-1 medications can reduce hunger and slow gastric emptying, which helps you eat less, but it can also make it easier to under-eat protein and lose muscle tissue if you stop training
Staying hydrated, eating more fiber-rich foods, and exercising can help relieve constipation