If you're having an operation under heavy sedation or general anaesthesia, always let your surgical or endoscopy team know that you're taking semaglutide
Because semaglutide affects metabolism and digestion, it may also have an indirect effect on cortisol
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Depress the plunger fully, until the syringe is empty, and carefully draw out
dosing adjustments may be needed Delayed gastric emptying: may affect the absorption of oral meds and peri-anesthesia aspiration riskpatients should let their doctor know they are taking Mounjaro (or any GLP-1) prior to anesthesia-requiring procedures Diabetic retinopathy: can acutely worsen with rapid glycemic improvement in those with T2Dconsider baseline/ongoing eye care While these risks are low, your provider will weigh them against the benefits before prescribing
It fights those nasty free radicals, helps your liver clean things up, and can even lighten your skin by controlling how much melanin you make