Printable GLP-1 side effect log
Write a date at the top of each column and tick a box on each day you notice a side effect. The rows are the most common ones the GLP-1 labels list, plus empty rows for anything else.
A row for each side effect, a column for each day: tick it, or rate it 1 (mild) to 5 (strong)
Write a date at the top of each column, then tick a box, or write 1 (mild) to 5 (strong), on each day you notice it.
Side effect log
| Side effect | Date | Date | Date | Date | Date | Date | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | |||||||
| Vomiting | |||||||
| Diarrhea | |||||||
| Constipation | |||||||
| Stomach pain | |||||||
| Indigestion | |||||||
| Less appetite | |||||||
| Burping | |||||||
| Heartburn or reflux | |||||||
| Bloating | |||||||
| Gas | |||||||
| Tiredness | |||||||
| Headache | |||||||
| Dizziness | |||||||
| Hair loss | |||||||
| Injection site reaction | |||||||
| Other: | |||||||
| Other: | |||||||
| Other: |
Worked example
Nausea on Nov 3 and Nov 4: write those dates at the top of two columns and tick Nausea in both, or write how strong it was.
Where the list comes from
Each row is on the list of most common side effects (in 5% or more of people in the trials) on at least one of these labels: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound. The first five rows are on all five lists.
| Side effect | Most common on the label for |
|---|---|
| Nausea | Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound |
| Vomiting | Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound |
| Diarrhea | Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound |
| Constipation | Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound |
| Stomach pain | Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound |
| Indigestion | Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound |
| Less appetite | Rybelsus, Mounjaro |
| Burping | Wegovy, Zepbound |
| Heartburn or reflux | Wegovy, Zepbound |
| Bloating | Wegovy |
| Gas | Wegovy |
| Tiredness | Wegovy, Zepbound |
| Headache | Wegovy |
| Dizziness | Wegovy |
| Hair loss | Wegovy, Zepbound |
| Injection site reaction | Zepbound |
The Wegovy label also lists low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, skin sensations such as tingling, and stomach flu; the Zepbound label lists allergic reactions. Write those, or anything else, in the empty rows. Checked against each label on DailyMed on Oct 31, 2026.
Questions
What are the most common GLP-1 side effects?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and stomach pain are on the most-common list of all five labels here (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound). The table above shows which labels list the rest.
Why keep a side effect log?
It shows your prescriber which side effects came, on which days and for how long, which is hard to remember at an appointment. Bring the sheet with the dates filled in.
How do I save it as a PDF?
Tap "Print or save as PDF". On a computer, pick Save as PDF as the printer. On iPhone, use Share in the print screen, then Save to Files. Only the sheet prints.
Sources
- Ozempic (semaglutide) prescribing information DailyMed
- Wegovy (semaglutide) prescribing information DailyMed
- Rybelsus and Ozempic (oral semaglutide) tablets prescribing information DailyMed
- Mounjaro (tirzepatide) prescribing information DailyMed
- Zepbound (tirzepatide) prescribing information DailyMed
Related
semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) · tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) · oral semaglutide (Wegovy pill, Rybelsus) · Printable shot log · Shot day calendar file
PepBloom does this automatically
Log side effects next to each dose, then share a PDF report with your doctor.