Talk to your provider if this is happening repeatedly
Summary of where we are on GLP-1 and anesthesia The highly regarded Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has taken a strong stance on the issues involving GLP-1RAs, advising considerable caution on our part when caring for patients using the drugs
Large-scale, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials specifically designed for psychiatric populations are critically needed to determine the efficacy, optimal dosing, duration, and long-term safety of GLP-1 RAs in treating mood symptoms [101]
But, as with any drug, GLP-1s should be used under the close supervision of a health care professional and sourced from state-licensed pharmacies
To fix this: slow your injection speed to 10 seconds for the full dose, hold the needle in place for 10 seconds after completing the injection, and consider using a slightly longer needle (6mm instead of 4mm) if leakage persists
The crucial factor is ensuring you have at least one full day, preferably two, without work commitments immediately following your first dose