People On GLP-1s, Tell Us The Side Effects No One Warned You About
Victoria Vouloumanos
Wed, January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM UTC
Add Yahoo Health on GoogleMedications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have become almost impossible to avoid — in ads, on TikTok, in celebrity interviews, and even in group chats. For many people, GLP-1s have been genuinely life-changing, helping with blood sugar control, appetite regulation, and weight loss.
But while the benefits get talked about a lot, the side effects? Not so much.
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Some are physical. Some are emotional. Some are things you didn't expect until you were already on them. And for a lot of people, those details never quite make it into the glossy success stories.
So we want to hear from you: If you are or were on a GLP-1 medication, what's a side effect no one warned you about?
For example:
Maybe you were shocked by how nauseous or exhausted you felt for weeks — or how unpredictable it was.
Maybe food suddenly felt…different. You weren't hungry, things tasted off, or eating felt strangely mechanical.
Maybe you dealt with hair loss, muscle loss, or skin changes you didn't expect.
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Maybe it affected your mood, anxiety, or sense of self, especially as your body changed quickly.
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Maybe it changed how you socialize — avoiding meals, feeling awkward about not eating much, or constantly explaining yourself.
Or maybe it wasn't even a medical side effect, but the way people suddenly treated you differently once your body changed.
GLP-1s can be incredibly helpful, but they're also powerful medications — and people deserve to know the full picture, not just the highlight reel.
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So tell us: What's a side effect of being on a GLP-1 that no one really talks about?
Share your experience in the comments below, or, if you'd prefer to stay anonymous, you can use the form at the bottom of this post. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community story.
Your story might help someone else feel a little less alone.
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