Some over-the-counter laxatives that can be used to relieve occasional constipation include: Osmotic laxatives (Milk of Magnesia, Polyethylene Glycol, MiraLAX) Bulk-forming laxatives (Benefiber, FiberCon, Metamucil, Citrucel) Stool softeners (Colace, Docusate Calcium) Rectal suppositories (Bisacodyl, Dulcolax) While many laxatives are available over-the-counter, they should only be used to relieve occasional constipation
Plasma centers typically ask about the medication name (semaglutide, tirzepatide, or other), your current dose, the frequency of your injections or oral doses, and how long you have been on the medication
At the 0.25mg starting dose, four weeks requires only 1mg of peptide
Retatrutide is investigational and currently limited to research settings
It may not be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation
Additionally, the small cohort in many studies along with limited comparison groups with other fatiguing illnesses cause inconsistent findings (201)