If you take any of the following GLP-1 receptor agonists, your surgical team may advise you to pause them before your procedure: If you are taking a GLP-1 medication and have an upcoming surgery, follow these steps: Stopping GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Trulicity before surgery is a precautionary step to reduce the risk of aspiration under anesthesia
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Contact details: Masao Toyoda MD/PhD, Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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