While there is currently a lack of scientific data on how GLP-1 receptor agonists affect patients having surgery and interact with anesthesia, ASA President Michael Champeau said, weve received anecdotal reports that the delay in stomach emptying could be associated with an increased risk of regurgitation and aspiration of food into the airways and lungs during general anesthesia and deep sedation. He added that there has been preliminary research into the drugs side effects
Doses are gradually increased to help the body adjust and minimize side effects
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3 Patients should be counseled to check labels to ensure that theyre getting the correct amount of omega-3s, rather than any type of fish oil, says Dr
If you have been prescribed Wegovy, monitor the symptoms of these long-term side effects and report them to your doctor if you begin experiencing them