Bad Breath / Halitosis
Users on Reddit have reported experiencing bad breath and related symptoms like "sulfur burps" while taking GLP-1 medications. These experiences can be unpleasant and noticeable to others.
Experiences with Bad Breath / Halitosis and Sulfur Burps:
Another user described their experience with "sulpher burps for almost a week straight," which were so "nasty" they caused vomiting at one point. [2]
A different user also mentioned that "The burps were gross. "[3]
One individual reported being "plagued by a sulfuric taste / smell that was accompanied by severe bloating and nausea + vomiting. "[4]
Another user confirmed experiencing "sulfur burps (awful!!! ). "[6]
A user switching from Wegovy to Zepbound noted having "none of that sulfur burp stuff that was so prevalent with Wegovy. "[5]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
Dietary Adjustments: The same user who recommended Pepto-Bismol also warned against certain foods, particularly heavy carbs, which they believed triggered their sulfur burps: "When they say don't eat heavy carbs, it's not a joke. Stay away, far away. I was miserable for almost a week and a half because I messed up and are pasta 3 days in a row.
Experiences with Bad Breath / Halitosis and Sulfur Burps:
- One user, a medical professional, noted being able to identify a GLP-1 user by their breath, stating, "They are creating bad breath.
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
- Pepto-Bismol: One user found significant relief from sulfur burps with Pepto-Bismol, stating, "My life-saving medicine is Pepto-Bismol cherry chewables.