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Users on Reddit have reported changes in body odor, primarily in the form of unpleasant smelling burps and gas, often described as "sulfur burps," while on GLP-1 medications. Some also note a general increase in gassiness or a sulfuric taste/smell.

Experiences with Changes in Body Odor:

Several users mention experiencing "sulfur burps. " One user on Wegovy reported, "Sulfur burps can be annoying, but they happen as well as being gassy. "[1] Another on Mounjaro described, "the sulphur gas was really bad, both ends. "[2] A user on compounded semaglutide shared, "I had sulpher burps for almost a week straight... the sulpher burps caused me to puke once but honestly I think it was because of how nasty the burps were at one point. "[3]

Bad breath and foul-smelling burps are also noted. One user mentioned a resident whose "burp that smelled so bad that I reflexively asked \"GLP-1? ,\" and they admitted to it's usage. "[4]

Specific tastes associated with burps were also mentioned. A Wegovy user said, "occasionally I burp and it tastes like popcorn which is gross and weird. "[5] Another user on GLP-1 reported, "burps (taste of eggs). "[6]

A user on Ozempic noted, "Last year for instance I was plagued by a sulfuric taste / smell that was accompanied by severe bloating and nausea + vomiting. "[7]

Some users link these odors to specific foods or eating habits. One user experienced "Sulfur burps if I eat something like broccoli. Or if I eat to fast. "[8] Another on Ozempic mentioned that if they eat greasy foods, they "pay the price with massive gas, bloating, etc. "[9]

One user on Semaglutide reported that their "sense of smell has increased," which could make them more sensitive to their own or others' body odors, though this is not a direct change in their own odor. [10]

Remedies and Preventions Recommended:

Dietary Adjustments:

Avoiding certain foods: One user learned to avoid heavy carbs, stating, "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. "[3] Another mentioned sulfur burps occurred if they ate broccoli. [8]

Eating slowly: One user noted sulfur burps could happen "if I eat to fast. "[8]

Over-the-Counter Medications:

Pepto-Bismol: "My life-saving medicine is Pepto-Bismol cherry chewables. Like a godsend stg. Chewed 4 I have had no sulpher burps since and my bathroom problems have been remedied. "[3]

Supplements:

Probiotics: "Daily probiotic supplements have helped tremendously with my sulfur-gas and bowel issues. I highly recommend this for anyone on one of these drugs. " This user also advised, "DO NOT take fiber! "[11]

Hydration:

Drinking plenty of water: One user found that "when I drink a ton of water (around 135 ounces), I don’t have a lot of side effects," including sulfur burps. [12]

It's worth noting that for some, these side effects diminish over time. One user mentioned, "The burps were gross. Other than that, 3 years into it, I have no side effects and the ones I had I can barely remember.