Physician anesthesiologists need to know if you’re taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 drug

Patients taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound may need extended fasting or adjusted care before surgery due to slowed stomach emptying, which increases aspiration risk under anesthesia. Physician anesthesiologists require detailed medication information to ensure safe procedures, though most patients undergo surgery without complications.