The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has provided guidance on GLP-1-RA use prior to surgery based on the pharmacological half-life, advising that daily medications should be held a day before surgery, and weekly GLP-1-RA should be held a week before surgery
Together, you can develop a tapering plan rather than abruptly discontinuing medication
There is also a case report of the GLP-1RA liraglutide, in combination with acitretin in a 54-year-old obese non-diabetic man who was effectively treated for extensive plaque psoriasis [211]
Gross, B., Pawlak, M., Lefebvre, P
It affects whether patients can stay consistent, eat enough protein, build strength, keep follow-up visits, avoid abrupt stopping, and maintain progress after the active weight-loss phase slows
Let It Warm Up: If the cold sensation of the medication is uncomfortable, you can take the pen out of the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before use to let it reach room temperature
