Those taking GLP-1 Semaglutide drugs, such as Ozempic & Wegovy, should stop taking the medication 1-week prior to having a surgical procedure where anesthesia is used. Although there is no drug-to-drug interaction, the concern is with food contents remaining in the stomach.
Doctors Schumer & Litzinger explain how these commonly prescribed drugs slow the digestive process to achieve popular weight loss benefits, which can potentially cause choking or aspiration complications during surgery.
