Doses are adjusted every couple of weeks based on response, goals and side effects
In recent months, a growing number of individuals who used GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes management have reported severe vision-related side effects, including non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a rare condition causing sudden and often irreversible vision loss
Always verify calculations match your specific research compound and protocols
The Association of Anaesthetists , in collaboration with the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA), Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC), and the Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS), has published recommendations addressing the management of patients taking these medications before surgery
The clinical and economic implications of indefinite treatment are considerable, driving innovation in approaches that might allow successful maintenance without continuous medication or that could extend dosing intervals substantially
