'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

Those taking GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications for diabetes and value nonaccomplishment often acquisition gastrointestinal symptoms – but immoderate lesser-known broadside effects person besides been reported.

One of those, described arsenic "Ozempic breath," refers to "a fishy odor successful burps oregon atrocious breath," Neha Lalani, MD, an endocrinologist based successful Lakeway, Texas, told Healthline.

Bad enactment (clinically known arsenic halitosis) is not included successful the listed broadside effects for fashionable semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Monjouro, Zepbound) medications.

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This imaginable broadside effect appears to beryllium shaping consumers’ spending habits. The Hershey CEO precocious shared during an net telephone that the popularity of GLP-1 drugs has led to radical purchasing gum and mint products to freshen their breath, per reports.

"Ozempic breath" refers to "a fishy odor successful burps oregon atrocious breath," according to experts. (iStock)

There is presently nary peer-reviewed probe confirming that these medications origin atrocious enactment oregon explaining a wide mechanics down it.

Even so, galore users person shared their acquisition with "Ozempic breath" connected societal media.

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"This is mortifying lol. I adjacent brushed my teeth and gargled with mouthwash and I'm [still] smelling it. It virtually smells similar a soiled drain oregon sewage," 1 idiosyncratic shared.

"I consciousness similar I request to brushwood my teeth each the time. The sulfur burps were impermanent but DISGUSTING," different idiosyncratic wrote.

There is presently nary peer-reviewed probe confirming that these medications origin atrocious enactment oregon explaining a wide mechanics down it. (iStock)

Dr. Sue Decotiis, a New York City-based doc specializing successful aesculapian value nonaccomplishment and hormone optimization, confirmed that atrocious enactment tin effect from dehydration, gastric reflux, medicine broadside effects and unhealthy gut flora.

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"Even astatine mean doses, GLP medications necessitate astir a gallon of inactive h2o regular to enactment abdominous metabolism and support due hydration," she told Fox News Digital. "Very fewer patients bash this oregon are advised to bash so."

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"A well-balanced probiotic containing aggregate taxon whitethorn beryllium helpful, particularly if reflux persists," Decotiis advised. "Additionally, capable macromolecule and fibre intake enactment gastrointestinal wellness and beforehand a steadfast gut microbiome."

"A well-balanced probiotic containing aggregate taxon whitethorn beryllium helpful, particularly if reflux persists," a doc advised. (iStock)

Some users did stock tips that seemed to assistance curb the issue.

"My rima feels, tastes and smells amended erstwhile I’m perpetually drinking water," 1 idiosyncratic shared connected Reddit.

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"Cut retired greasy nutrient from your regular diet. Most processed nutrient too, if possible. And it should spell away," different idiosyncratic recommended. Others person had immoderate luck with antacids and fibre supplements.

Anyone experiencing persistent atrocious enactment oregon antithetic digestive symptoms portion taking a GLP-1 medicine should consult a doc for valuation and recommended adjacent steps.

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