Before procedures/anesthesia: Current multi-society guidance says most patients can continue GLP-1s, but plans should be individualized with your surgeon/anesthesiologistespecially if you have significant GI symptoms
Much of the focus on the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists (and combination drugs with components that target other receptors such as gastric inhibitory polypeptide collectively termed GLP-1s in this article) to date has been on their potential to improve long-term health outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and related cardiovascular diseases
Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been studied and found to potentially improve heart health by reducing the risk of heart disease and supporting healthier blood vessels
Here are your next steps Given the risks and drawbacks mentioned above, along with the absence of long-term safety data on PT 141, it is essential to consult your urologist before deciding to take it
The medication's local action in the gut means it has minimal systemic effects, which contributes to its generally favourable safety profile