The cost of GLP-1 RAs remains a barrier, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
The practical impact is concerning: Some women have reported unexpected pregnancies while on the pill and GLP-1s together
Some people may feel these patches are working simply because they believe in them, not because of any real change
In Conclusion Until there is more evidence-based research on the impact of GLC-1 receptor agonists on anesthesia, specifically conscious sedation, DOCS Education recommends a medical consult with the patients PCP or endocrinologist, and absent the strong recommendation to the contrary from their prescribing physician, have the patient withhold their weekly injectable GLP-1 receptor antagonist one week before sedation, and their daily GLP-1 receptor agonist on the day of the sedation appointment, and be NPO 6 hours before the appointment as usual
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Just skip combining it with the original FLATTER ME Fiber GLP-1 Booster on the same day, since doubling up on fiber can be a bit much for your system