Hydration on a GLP-1, and how to stay ahead of it
Lower appetite often means you drink less without noticing. Mild dehydration can make side effects feel worse than they are.
Slower digestion and lower appetite often mean you drink less without noticing. Mild dehydration can make side effects feel worse than they are.
Why hydration slips
When you eat less, you also take in less water from food, and thirst cues can be blunted. The result is a quiet shortfall that builds over the day.
Stay ahead of it
Keep water within reach and sip through the day rather than waiting until you feel dry. Logging your intake makes the gap visible early, before it turns into a headache or worse nausea.
When it matters most
Hydration matters even more on dose days and when side effects flare. If you cannot keep fluids down, contact your clinician.