Physicians and physician groups have expressed concern surrounding procedures, especially those involving anesthesia, in patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist weight loss medications, including Ozempic.
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Usage of weight loss medications including Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic has skyrocketed in the U.S. in the last year, affecting numerous medical specialties.