Nausea & GI Upset: What Helps

Why This Happens

• These medications work partly by slowing down digestion, which is part of why they help you feel full.
• That same slowdown is also what tends to cause nausea, bloating, or reflux — especially in the first few weeks or in the day or two after your injection.

What Helps

• Eat smaller meals, more slowly, and stop before you feel overly full.
• Choose bland, low-fat foods (crackers, toast, rice, plain chicken) over greasy or rich meals, especially around injection day.
• Try ginger — in tea, candies, or added to food — a well-known natural aid for nausea.
• Stay upright for a while after eating rather than lying down.
• Sip fluids slowly throughout the day rather than drinking a lot at once.
• See “Foods That Help with Nausea” in our Nutrition category for more specific food ideas.

Timing Around Your Injection

Many patients notice nausea is a bit worse for a day or two after an injection, then eases as the week goes on. Planning lighter meals around that window can help.

Key takeaway: Mild nausea and GI upset are common and usually improve as your body adjusts to your current dose. They tend to be most noticeable in the first few weeks or right after a dose change.

When It's More Than “Mild”

Message your care team if: you can't keep fluids down for more than a few hours, feel signs of dehydration (dizziness, very dark urine), have severe or worsening abdominal pain, or your symptoms simply aren't improving. Don't wait for your next scheduled check-in.

team, and message us with any questions.

This information is for general education only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your Contour Health care team, and message us with any questions.