According to the October 2024 multi-society guidance from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), most patients can safely continue their GLP-1 medications before elective procedures with appropriate risk mitigation strategies
However, this data comes from observational studies, not randomized controlled trials, so it should be interpreted cautiously
If you are doing really well and really need the GLP-1, whether it be for diabetes or weight loss or what have you, yes, there are medications that can mitigate some of the acid reflux, said Marzouk
Signs may include severe and persistent stomach pain that can spread to your back
Semaglutide, a diabetes drug found in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rhybelsus, has grown in popularity since receiving FDA approval to help manage blood sugars and weight loss