Most people adjust within a few weeks to months after surgery
Blood sugar levels spike: As Ozempic regulates blood sugar levels, discontinuing the medication will result in a rapid change, which could worsen the effects of type 2 diabetes, leading to potentially severe health consequences
It gives your body time to: Clear the medication from your system Return hormones to normal levels Restore regular menstrual cycles Rebuild nutritional reserves According to research from the National Institutes of Health, stopping GLP-1 medications before conception reduces potential risks to your pregnancy
The primary outcome was a composite of the first occurrence of cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke
Underlying health conditions create additional complexity
Your doctor can determine whether Ozempic is safe for you to use