These medications can reduce inflammation in both the small and large intestines, which may have implications for various digestive disorders
As of 2024, researchers estimated that about 12% or one in every eight adult Americans had ever taken a GLP-1 medication
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Whether GLP-1 medications are held prior to surgery or not, due to the risk of complications, the anesthesia professional may need to do additional screening prior to induction of anesthesia
While simethicone does not specifically target hydrogen sulfide and has mixed evidence for efficacy, some patients find it provides modest relief
This risk is not exclusive to GLP-1 medications