anesthesia glp-1 medications are increasingly common, and it is important your anaesthetist knows if you are taking them. These medications can affect how the stomach empties, which may change how we plan anaesthesia GLP-1 and Anesthesia: Considerations and

Based on these findings, the FDA concluded that GLP-1 medications are not associated with an increased suicide risk and moved to update labeling for consistency across the drug class

Contrave, Qsymia, Orlistat) You have medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) personally or in your family You have had suicidal thoughts in the last 12 months You have had an eating disorder in the last 12 months You have an allergy to GLP-1 medications You have had an organ transplant You have an ostomy You have had weight loss surgery in the last 12 months Blood Pressure Medication Refill Type of visit: Video Visit Required for treatment: Photo of current prescriptions for high blood pressure (picture of pill bottle(s) or medical record) We recommend you see an in-person provider for your care if: You are pregnant or breastfeeding You are on 3 or more high blood pressure medications You are experiencing headache, blurry vision, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, severe back pain, confusion, lightheadedness, fainting, dry mouth or thirst, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, palpitations or racing heart You are seeking a refill of a blood thinner medication You have been off of your current medication for more than a week Commonly prescribed medications: Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Beta Blockers, & Calcium channel blockers, including combination pills Typical number of refills if prescribed: We provide one 90-day refill within a 12 month period if your provider determines it is clinically appropriate for you

GLP-1s can influence appetite and body weight, but they dont teach consistency, confidence or how to manage stress and recovery

Recognizing these challenges is part of PlexusDx's empathetic approach at PlexusDx

Many patients describe their symptoms like this: This feels similar to how my body felt during pregnancy or postpartum. And that comparison actually makes sense