GLP-1RAs and Aspiration Pneumonia Responding to the growing worries, in June 2023, a consensus-based guideline by The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) considered holding GLP-1RAs prior to an endoscopic or surgical procedure to decrease the risk of aspiration pneumonia
This 'GH bleed' can lead to more persistent and pronounced side effects, including more stubborn fluid retention
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21 Alcohol: Can worsen nausea, potentially interact with the medication's effects on blood sugar or the liver, and contribute to dehydration
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