00:02:33 Steve Small: Delayed stomach emptying effect can be helpful here, since it can make patients feel fuller, faster, and eat less overall
Yes, certain medications promote weight gain and can counteract GLP-1 effects, including antipsychotics (olanzapine, clozapine), mood stabilizers (valproate, lithium), some antidepressants (mirtazapine, paroxetine), corticosteroids, and diabetes medications like insulin or sulfonylureas
During your preoperative evaluationideally 24 weeks before surgeryproactively disclose that you are taking semaglutide, specifying the formulation (injectable or oral), dose, frequency, and the date of your most recent dose
GLP-1 is a natural hormone your body releases after eating
Your provider will monitor your blood work to determine the ideal duration and whether a short break is needed between cycles