Megan Stalter is an actress and comedian – she’s on Hacks and she’s part of LA’s alt-comedy scene, I think. Stalter is also plus-sized, especially for Hollywood’s achingly-thin standards. I’m positive that Stalter, like so many plus-sized women in Hollywood, has probably felt the pressure to go on Ozempic or Wegovy for weight-loss. But she has not given in to the pressure, probably because she’s been paying attention to one of the side effects of those drugs.
Megan Stalter says there is one reason why she has no intention of trying Ozempic, the type 2 diabetes drug that many have also used for weight loss.
While appearing on the March 13 episode of Grindr Presents: Who’s The A—–? with Katya podcast, the Hacks star, 34, spoke about a host of topics with RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Katya Zamolodchikova, including sexuality and sex toys, as well as the side effects of the popular injectable.
In a round of the podcast’s titular game, Katya, 42, asked Stalter what she thinks about people who “lie about using Ozempic,” which prompted the star to respond that she thinks people are fooling themselves if they think they can hide their use of the drug.
“Let’s just say the trips to the bathroom would say otherwise, okay? We know if you’re on it because you’re s——- your pants,” she said. “How is that hotter than being fat? That is insane to me. That is crazy.”
“I would rather be 500 lbs. than s——- all day. That’s so gross,” the comedian added.
This reminds me of that blind item about someone having “Ozempic-induced diarrhea” at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Hamptons home. While Ozempic and the other diabetes/weight loss drugs have HUGE benefits (they even help calm an addict’s cravings, if not eliminate it completely), “diarrhea” seems to be a pretty consistent side effect too, and Angelenos like Stalter have probably seen a lot of newly-thin people running to the bathroom constantly. For some people, that trade-off isn’t worth it.
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I’ve been taking wegovy since last December and it hasn’t changed my bowel habits at all. It just makes me less hungry and not think about food all day.
I would love to not think about food all day
Same the only side effect I have is occasional nausea the day after the shot. But people have lots of thing available to use as tools instead of Ozempic
I briefly spoke with a retired pharmacist about ozempic and similar drugs at a party, and he told me that those horrible side effects of feeling terrible and pooping all the time are probably related to the doses people are taking, and that smaller doses wouldn’t usually cause all of that, but IDK. I am on the cusp of type 2 diabetes and trying really hard to “eat right” but for whatever reason I am just consumed by thoughts of foods, and so that side effect about reducing cravings? THAT is the side effect I want.
2 friends who are taking Ozempic said there were some gastro effects for the first few weeks as they were adjusting and ramping up the doses, but since then nothing … unless they have a rare meal that is a larger portion than they normally eat AND unusually high in fat. Then for a few hours they do have some combo of gas/cramping/ active bowels.
For them they said it was just a matter of learning how to eat on this new med, same as any thing new. (Like some meds you can’t eat grapefruit, etc)
For I think $60, I bought a year subscription for an app on my phone called MyNetDiary. It determines how many calories I need to eat per day to achieve a weight loss goal by a certain date. I input the food I eat for each meal, and it tracks the calories and nutrition content. It also tracks how much time I’ve spent exercising, how much water I’m drinking, etc, and my weight progress. It has a lot of other features that I don’t even use. It’s been about 3 weeks and I’ve lost 12 pounds – mainly just by eating better. And not snacking on the garbage I buy for my kids. You don’t need a drug. You just need a tool to make the process easier for you – if you’re like me and working while taking care of kids. If I had limitless time, I’d be able to be in the gym as much as I want. etc.
That may work for you but does not work for everyone. I have used weight watchers and calorie tracker apps and they do not get rid of the physical, constant hunger and need to binge on food that I previously had before taking wegovy. It’s an addiction to food and wegovy and ozempic help to dull that addiction.
Hi Shello, I too have have done WW in the past, and I too have the constant hunger and thoughts about food. I’ve just decided I have to get used to those thoughts always being there, and find low-cal alternatives.
As a colon cancer survivor who had a subtotal colectomy and normally goes number 2 up to 12 times per day, Ozempic has actually had the OPPOSITE effect. It slows my digestive system which makes me need to use the bathroom less. It also has taken away any desire to drink alcohol, so for me it has been a blessing
Yes I am in a bowel cancer FB group for people with severe issues after surgery and many of them have had their lives transformed by this type of drug
I was on Ozempic for about 2 1/2 yrs. I shed about 70 lbs. It worked, until it didn’t. I told my doctor that I still was again struggling with that “food voice”; it was just a whisper anymore. He said that Mounjaro seemed to have better results with that. So he changed my med. I’ve been on it about 6 mos. now, I can think about eating something, but unless I am actually *physically* hungry, the thought just disappears. I’m not obsessing about food anymore.
And no, I have NEVER sh*t myself, and I am not pooping all day. There hasn’t been ANY change in bowel action. I do pee a lot, but that’s only because I drink a lot of water, and I have a very small bladder! lol
I had serious sugar addiction and also thought about food the WHOLE time. I started intermittent fasting 6 years ago … and seriously – the best descision of my life. My weight and cravings are under control and life is enjoyable without any side effects of a drug.
They’re people who Ozempic don’t work for.
GLP1s cause constipation unless you’re eating incredibly fatty foods. They don’t cause quick weight loss if you’re insulin-resistant – but you do lose weight. If you’re obese or overweight and a heavy drinker, I think you should talk to your doctor about it—a doctor (family or endocrinologist), not a med spa.
Steps off the soapbox.
Ditto to all of this.
^ yup!
Tons of studies right now on the effects of Ozempic and related drugs on reducing alcohol cravings actually to the point where I think they’ll be marketed to treat alcoholism and other addictive behaviors in the near future.
I’ve seen posts on Reddit by people with alcohol issues asking if they should take it off-label. I would try if I had a problem, to be honest.
I really wish people stop talking about a medicine helping people like that OR stop advising people to take it unprompted. Listen to your doctor. If your doctor thinks it would help you, follow that advice. It isn’t shameful to get help through medicine. Everyone’s metabolism and brain activity towards cravings are different. I am sure nobody would talk sh*t about other drugs with side effect of diarrhea. Are you also gonna tell someone not to take their antibiotic because they can cause diarrhea?
You’re only on an antibiotic for a limited amount of time, but yes, point taken.
If you treat Ozempic, or any medication for anything, as some sort of quick fix and don’t change your habits as well, you most likely will experience each and every side effect they quickly whisper at the end of the commercials. So if you’re going to continue to make poor food choices, but think it’s okay because you’re on Ozempic and smaller portions (maybe), you’re going to get the horrible reflux, the vomiting, the diarrhea, the bloating. Following instructions and making applicable lifestyle changes when on any medication is very important and a key step that people often skip because they think they know better.
I’m on it to avoid diabetes and if you take it modestly it doesn’t do this.
This type of reaction is born of abuse.
I’ve been on Mounjaro for over a year. I’ve never had diarrhea. What I have had is a change in my life. I hit my weight loss goal, something I once thought impossible. I recently had my annual doctor’s exam. My BMI is now in the normal range, my blood pressure is great, my anemia has disappeared, my good cholesterol is up, my bad cholesterol is down, all my tests were great, I’ve put on muscle while losing, and I feel wonderful. Yes, the medication was crucial in my weight loss, but I have really worked hard also. The drug does stop that obsession with food, that constant noise. Because it does, I have been able to concentrate on following a high protein diet, learning a new way to cook, eat, and live. Maybe diarrhea is an Ozempic thing, I don’t know. But any drug will have severe side effects if not used properly. My doctor has guided every step of my journey. For me it’s an absolute miracle and I am grateful.
Just came here to say that been on Zepbound for six months. Minimal side effects after the first month (when the sudden feeling of always being full was uncomfortable but my body adjusted). I take a low dose but it works great. I’m losing 4-5 lbs a month and my blood pressure is back in a healthy range. No harm in being honest about it and sharing experiences.
I think this woman has no idea what she’s talking about and should stop shaming people for taking a drug that works for them. Not everyone suffers diarrhea from GLP1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro and it has helped people lose the weight they want to lose.
I’m diabetic and the doctor had me on a different (nonGLP1) medication that gave me crazy diarrhea. He switched me to Mounjaro and the stomach problems are gone, and I lost 50 pounds over a year’s time. This woman is assuming things that are not necessarily true, and eschewing a treatment that could assist her with weight loss. Oh well.
ETA: All my test results look great now. A1C was perfect, cholesterol was great, blood pressure down…..
I wonder if she is confused with laxative abuse, which has been a very common weight loss tactic in Hollywood for ages. And as much as a fan as I am of meds for people who need them, I am sure there are folks in entertainment that are already thin and abusing these meds to try and get even thinner.
I’ve been on Zepbound for a year and it’s been life changing. I tried so hard to do the diet and exercise path and felt like a failure because I could not control my eating. When I was growing up, I was very thin but very hungry, and as an adult the urge to keep eating beyond what was needed was something I wrestled with constantly. My meds have helped me go from obese to a healthy weight, I’m no longer pre-diabetic, my bloodwork looks amazing and I am working on building muscle and being more active. It is like the meds help me think logically about food. I can eat as much as I need and then stop.
I feel so much better after reading these comments. I’m about to start Ozempic due to type 2 diabetes and because I need to lose weight because of other health issues. The constipation and diarrhoea side effects are what were terrifying me.
Just follow what your doctor says and you’ll be fine. Good luck!
I have been on Ozempic for over a year now. I never had diarrhea issues, but I did deal with constipation. It was a learning curve to add more fiber to my diet. I take psyllium husk every other day and chia seeds daily, which cures any constipation issues.
I started Metformin a few weeks ago, the food noise is gone and I’ve lost five pounds. I’ve always eaten very healthy and been athletic, but since both of my parents have Type 2 Diabetes and my glucose levels are out of control when I’m under stress, I wanted to proactively manage my health. Don’t let anyone shame you about medicine if it’s part of an overall plan to keep yourself well.
I’m so tired of people shaming people who take ozempic or any other glp-1. For the first time in the past twenty years, I’m actually able to lose weight by eating less and moving more cause I’m on wegovy. It’s a tool, not a miracle pill and while there are side effects, they’re manageable.
What she is talking about is an extreme side effect that can happen if you do not taper onto the medicine correctly. I’ve tried these medicines and my doctor very slowly tapered up the dose. I did have some gastro side effects that I wasn’t happy with – these meds don’t work for everyone. But nothing like what is described here.
If you are someone looking to use this to help with your health, just be clear to your doctor about your concerns and whatever side effects happen while you are taking it. Get these meds from a DOCTOR and not some online weightloss place or med spa. Taper on slowly. I know many people who have had great results with their health goals with these medications.
She’s irresponsible in the way that she discusses this medication. A family member has been on a version of it for months and has experienced nothing like this. There have only been a couple times where she felt unwell and that was from nausea. She has lost over 40 lbs and is feeling so much better and able to move more which is also helping her overall fitness.
I don’t think she’s really being irresponsible. She’s gossiping on and sh*t talking (literally in this case) on a gossip and sh*t talking podcast. She’s not testifying in front of congress or on a medical show. It would be irresponsible for someone to take what she is saying seriously. People need to speak with a qualified medical doctor if they want to take these types of medications.
I suspect that in Hollywood, there are people taking overly high doses of these types of drugs to get/stay drastically thin. And people doing that are likely experiencing those kinds of side effects. Maybe that’s why she thinks this is a common side effect.
On Wegovy (same drug as Ozempic) for just over 3 months. I *WISH* the runs were a side effect rather than fighting off constipation daily! I’m pretty diligent with the fiber, smooth move tea, and water but have definitley had to use help a few times.
The only side effects, besides the constipation, happen when I’ve eaten fatty foods. Oof, learned not to do that again.
Benefits? Down 27 lbs. A1C dropped 4 points. Joints do not hurt anymore. It’s fantastic for me.
I’ve been on Wegovy for 18 months. I’ve never had diarrhea. I have, however, gotten my weight under control and food no longer controls my life.
I couldn’t sh**. I had to take stool softeners every day.
It also ramped up my acid reflux – especially at night. I had to be super careful of what I had after a certain time in the late afternoon/evening.
Ah, haters gonna hate. I’ve been on Zepbound since the end of November and I’m down 34 lbs. In my first week, I had nonstop diarrhea and nausea for about 6 days. Once my body adjusted, and I spoke with a dietitian about foods to eat and avoid, I haven’t had a single issue since. It’s WONDERFUL medicine. I no longer eat something and immediately think about what I’m going to nibble on next. I no longer go on binges. Yes, I still have some french fries or a cookie here and there, but it’s all so much more intentional. Food is now part of my life, not my whole life.
Hater gonna hate? WTAF, oh, person with zero compassion.
We are all individuals. We have different bodies, genes and reactions to medication.
I spent last night in the ER due to my first dose of semaglutide last night. Does that make me a hater? What an ignorant comment, my fkn word. My comment/ experience is posted below, if you care to be enlightened about how it isn’t good for everyone.
My husband has been on Ozembic for years because he has type 2 diabetes. When he started he lost less than 10 pounds, and hasn’t lost any weight since. For him, it’s just for blood sugar though his doctor (and he) want/s him to lose more weight, so she may switch him to Wegovy.
This is an honest to goodness true story. One of my friends is on this drug, and he had to go but was driving where there was no restroom or gas station. So he pulled over and pooped in a cornfield. However, he pooped all over himself in the process and wound up walking out of the cornfield naked. When he got to his truck, he was without clothes that wasn’t covered in mud or poop, and realized while taking off his clothes, he dropped the keys somewhere along the way. So, he’s in the middle of nowhere, naked, and without extra clothes. He called a friend to ask if he would drive 2 hours to deliver him more clothes and the extra key that was at his house. Meanwhile, the police show up, and my friend’s sitting in his truck naked so he had to explain why he was on the side of the road with his jewels hanging out. And then the police tries to look for the keys, but he doesn’t go far before he decides to skip it because there’s poop all over the ground.
Yeah, the popping can be a serious side effect. (I promise that is an entirely true story.)
I’ve been on Wegovy for 10 months and lost 50 lbs. I feel better and healthier and mostly eat what I want. Some very mild nausea for a day but that’s about it. The drug itself, if used responsibly, is great. Our sick and toxic culture is what make the drug seem crazy.
Sick and toxic culture? That’s about as unscientific as you can get. Not everyone has a good experience with GLP1s. That it is a good drug for you is great.
If you’re interested in my experience, I needed ER care after my first dose due to intractable vomiting and inability to keep water down/ dehydration.
I was on ozempic twice in the last few years. I’m not an alcoholic but I am Eastern European so I love my wine 4 times a week and cocktails on the weekends. Ozempic took away the desire! I realized it one day when I saw an old bottle of wine in my fridge I hadn’t touched in ages! I would highly recommend to anyone struggling or recommend to others you know.
It doesn’t work that way. It actually makes you a little backed up. Personally, I love it. But if you don’t, no need to take it. 🤷♀️
It’s different for everyone. I was in the ER last night after one dose.
That lovely young lady is speaking about a situation she knows nothing about. And I hope she never has to learn first hand.
I have fought weight gain for most of my life. Low points include reaching 450 pounds, taking fen-phen and then learning it probably damaged my heart, then having bariatric surgery, with subsequent severe peritonitis which led to an inflammatory condition that nearly killed me, and caused me to need monthly chemo days for a year and a half.
I now have no cartilage left in my knees and am working on once again losing weight in a healthy way. My doctor wants me to try Ozempic, I’ve been hesitant but probably will.
If she ever had to actually live even one week at 500 pounds, I do not think she would be so flip or so dismissive. Too much weight can absolutely ruin a life, and cause both the heavy person and their loved ones a great deal of pain and suffering.
Thank you to all who commented here with your own experiences — you’ve encouraged me.