
This medicine should never be used before surgery, experts warn
Illinois: The American Society of Anesthesiologists (anesthesiologists) recently warned that Ozempic, a drug used for weight loss, could be dangerous for patients undergoing surgery. Ozampic and other drugs in a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists slow down digestion, leading to decreased appetite and weight loss. Dr. Michael Champio, president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists,…