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You’ve started, and now your body’s doing all sorts of unexpected things. This is where you’ll find answers to the most common questions in those early weeks:

 

What’s normal? When will it kick in? Should it feel like this?

From side effects to first signs of progress, these articles are here to guide you through the weird, wobbly beginning.

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My First Weeks

When Burping on GLP-1s Is Normal and When to Call Your Prescriber

Man in a white t-shirt holding his stomach, showing digestive discomfort linked to GLP-1 side effects

How to tell if burping on GLP-1s is harmless or a red flag.

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Starting Out

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23 Jun 2025

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Starting Out

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26 Aug 2025

How to tell if burping on GLP-1s is harmless or a red flag.

When Burping on GLP-1s Is Normal and When to Call Your Prescriber
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Starting Out

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12 Aug 2025

How alcohol can affect weight loss while taking GLP-1s.

Does Alcohol Slow Your Weight Loss on GLP-1s?
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6 Aug 2025

You don’t always need the max dose. Here’s what the data and real users are telling us.

Smaller Doses, Real Results: Why Going Up in GLP-1 Doses Isn’t Always Needed
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When Will the Weight Loss Start?

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1 Jul 2025

Wondering when the weight loss actually starts? Let’s talk timelines, expectations, and what really happens in the first weeks.

When Will the Weight Loss Start?
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What If I Don’t Feel Any Different on ozempic?

Starting Out

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30 Jun 2025

Not feeling any different yet? Here’s why that’s normal, and what to look for instead.

What If I Don’t Feel Any Different?
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Common Side Effects in Week 1, and What’s Normal

Starting Out

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26 Jun 2025

Burps? Bloating? Or… nothing at all? Here’s what side effects really show up in Week 1

Common Side Effects in Week One & What’s Normal
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