This includes: Elective surgery under general or regional anaesthesia Endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy) requiring sedation Dental procedures involving sedation or general anaesthesia Diagnostic imaging requiring sedation (e.g., MRI in claustrophobic patients) Cosmetic procedures involving sedation or anaesthesia Even for minor procedures under local anaesthesia , it is good practice to mention Ozempic use, as clinical circumstances may change (e.g., unexpected need for sedation, procedural complications requiring escalation of care)
Nausea, dizziness, and gastrointestinal symptoms are common with Wegovy, particularly during dose escalation
GLP-1 receptor agonists are medications, such as liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Wegovy), dulaglutide, and exenatide, that mimic the actions of this hormone
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Semaglutide medications cost over $1,000 a month without insurance, but people paying cash will pay between $149 and $499 per month through the NovoCare Pharmacy