"Things will taste different and eating enough nutrients can already be a challenge on these drugs," said White
These drugs carry a warning about potential thyroid tumor risks
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Some researchers report improved exercise tolerance on retatrutide, possibly related to increased cardiac output
For procedures involving sedation or general anaesthesia , a risk-stratified approach is recommended: Low-risk patients (stable on therapy, no significant gastrointestinal symptoms): Many clinicians continue Ozempic with appropriate precautions Higher-risk patients (recent dose escalation, significant gastrointestinal symptoms, known gastroparesis, obesity with obstructive sleep apnoea): Consider withholding the weekly dose before the procedure, typically for one week for once-weekly formulations like Ozempic [3] [4] The decision to withhold Ozempic must balance the risk of aspiration against the potential for worsening glycaemic control and the clinical urgency of the procedure
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