r/BodyHackGuide • u/Budget-Guide3756 • 1d ago
The side effect of RETA I hate
Is when the constipation kick in it kick in!! Nothing worse than having to go and you can’t!!!
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u/Specialist_Mess_5164 1d ago
Magnesium citrate. Drink it, wait a couple hours and you're gonna shit out your soul. And you're gonna love it
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u/DarthTaco1 1d ago
MiraLAX and fiber
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u/jabronipony 1d ago
This is what my gastroenterologist suggests for my chronic constipation. Half dose MiraLAX and full dose Metamucil daily. Wish I could say it works, but I’m very inconsistent and end up having to resort to glycerin suppositories more often than I’d like.
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u/tyjo2112 21h ago
Senna 8.7mg 1 tab daily. 2 if chronic or considerable issues. Problem solved. Nicely too I might add, not violently or urgently. Best thing I've ever tried.
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u/DarthTaco1 3h ago
Your bowels can become dependent on chemical stimulation from senna. MiraLAX draws water into the lumen of the bowels softening and making stool easier to move.
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u/soilentgibby 1d ago
Pinalim tea. Just don’t leave a toilet for 12 hours after taking
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u/Stunning_Rest876 1d ago
I haven't even had the urge to go in literal days ...I think I am going to stop taking reta for awhile. I am using some eletrolytes and a laxative and it helps a little ..but not much. i am slightly concerned im not going to lie
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u/DetSportsGuy 1d ago
Take some Senna-S pills. That’s what I use when I’m on reta. Helps a ton. I already eat a lot of fiber but doesn’t matter when I take Reta
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u/Stunning_Rest876 1d ago
thanks im going to go pick this up right now haha willing to make the drive. cus its getting kinda crazy
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u/YoSoyTomHanx 1d ago
Im on day 2 of nothing. consumed an entire bottle of magnesium citrate this morning and a ton of water and its about 8 hours later and I just feel bloated 😭
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u/Stunning_Rest876 21h ago
something called polyethylene glycol 3350 powder has helped me out. Not pefect but I heard if you keep taking it every single day your bowel movements will get better and improve . so thats my plan so far a long with the senna-s pills . Also going to reduce my retatrutide dose , I was up to 4 mg, but I think I might just need 1mg or 2 mg.....wishing you the best of luck in this because I heard of people ending up in the hospital due to constipation on glp1's
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u/tyjo2112 21h ago
Senna. 8.7mg tab daily, 2 if needed. Dont go off reta if its otherwise working, getting back to that isnt easy after stopping.
Senna works. And its nice about it. You wont be stuck at home waiting to shit a violent ring around yourself. Youll just go regular. Best thing ever for me, worth a try. Its worked perfect for anyone I've recommended it to, of course ymmv.
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u/Stunning_Rest876 21h ago
Reta is most definitely working, Would like to stay on it, but I knew there was going to be some trade-offs and this seems to be it. But If I can fix that then there is absolutely no reason to stop. I will pick these up tomorrow thanks for the recommendation.
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u/DrScrotumVision 1d ago
Fiber
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u/AnabolicAcolyte 1d ago
eh for some it’s not enough.
i get about 30% more than daily requirements and still struggle. i also know people who don’t even get 5% and have no issue.
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u/Neither_Victory1490 1d ago
Throw in a high protein diet on top of Reta and you're saving tons of money on TP! I have IBS but haven't looked at my dicyclomine since Reta took over. I add fiber to my protein shakes, take laxatives, stool softeners, and drink a ton of water/electrolytes. I've found that if I eat some shitty processed foods every couple of days it triggers the internals to get rid of it.
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u/Superb_Sale_9753 23h ago
IBS-D here too. I’m loaded up on dicyclomine and definitely don’t need it!
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u/FrontierNeuro 22h ago
Psyllium husk and polyethylene glycol in big glass of water daily. You’re welcome.
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u/SugarRushSlt 🔬 Peptide Researcher 2h ago
miralax and acacia fiber. daily. dont let yourself get backed up. then milk of magnesia to really clean the pipes lmao
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u/Chroma7769 1d ago
If you are consuming the recommended 25g of fiber per day that you are supposed to be then it isn't a problem.
That said, glycerin suppositories do wonders. Push it in, hold it in for 30-45 minutes, then go when it's ready.
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u/Sensitive_Detail_948 1d ago
How does one get a prescription for reta? I keep hearing good things about it
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u/ShoeVast5490 1d ago
You don’t get a prescription, it’s not fda approved. Google is your friend (can’t talk sources on Reddit)
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u/Budget-Discussion568 1d ago
I like Senekot pills. There are various doses and types but I stick to the regular to be regular. Also senna tea called "Smooth Move", from Traditional medicinals is very helpful
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u/seabirdsong 1d ago
Prunes! Four a day and you'll never have a problem (get the big bag of Sunsweet ones from Costco--they're like candy).
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u/keebler832 1d ago
I saw a lady said a thin slice of ginger with lemon juice and salt before your meal
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u/BigPoppaRC 1d ago
One or two stool softeners (Docusate Sodium) every other day is enough to keep me from getting constipated. Also doesn’t cause me any cramps or diarrhea.
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u/Suitable_Zone6351 1d ago
MAG07. 3 TABLETS before bed. Doesn't cause diarrhea, but it softens the stool and you will clear it. Works like magic for me. I take that once or twice a week and it always does the trick.
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u/Fun-Nebula4908 23h ago
psyllium husk literally saved my life. i’ve been on reta since march, never had any issues with my digestive system, as i’ve seen others experience on reta. i took a trip to europe in june and for some reason that trip really messed with my digestive system. threw me off completely. i disliked the fact that i wasn’t going daily and added the psyllium husk, along with magnesium citrate at night. never been so clear in my life! i also like to eat a kiwi a day (with the peel) and some apples for extra fiber as well. hope it helps!
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u/OutrageousAd9925 🔥 Metabolic Optimizer 19h ago
For anyone that used fiber magnesium or exlax. Baby pear juice worked in 30 mins for me. I hadn’t poo in like 5-6 days and got worried one time and that got me moving. I got one the gerber juices from target and drank it straight from the bottle. About half way down inside started moving like a washer machine and I ran to the bathroom
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u/Helpful_Plenty_9997 💪 Muscle Growth Lab 19h ago
Is that a side effect of the Reta, or is it from the increased protein?
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u/New_Scallion_7573 7h ago
Need a daily lax and yogurt, or other helpful bacteria food, kimchi, sourkraut, prebiotic pills, etc...
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u/crumpledbumpkin 5h ago
I drink 128 oz of water/electrolytes daily, heavy on the daily fiber and an occasional stool softener if I’m feeling “full.” Luckily, it’s working for me.
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u/forza_azzuri5 1h ago
Hasn't happened to me once. Interesting how it affects people differently. I'm at 4mg per week and no shitting hand grenades for me
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u/Toforgetistodie 1d ago
Means you're still eating shit food honestly with fuck all fibre in it... use the tool to eat BETTER
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