What it may offer a reader who feels like something is going wrong is a reframe: constipation at higher semaglutide doses may be a signal that the medication is working at the level that produces results
Among members who were taking a GLP-1 at the time they were surveyed, less than a third indicated that they expected to be on the medication for the foreseeable future." Compare that to almost half of members who selected until I reach a target weight or other outcome. Similarly, when we asked our members what they found appealing about the idea of trying a GLP-1, they used terms like kickstart, jumpstart, and boost, all of which we believe suggests our members may view medication as short-term support on a long-term journey
Last reviewed: July 1, 2026 Last updated: July 1, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
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