They are more self limited within the first couple of weeks
They do not have a provider who can recognize early signs of pancreatitis, a potentially life-threatening condition that GLP-1 medications can trigger
The delayed gastric emptying caused by semaglutide can increase aspiration risk during anesthesia, so most surgeons recommend discontinuing the medication two to four weeks before scheduled procedures
The condition most of us have known as PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, in May 2026
In rare circumstances, experts have linked semaglutide to thyroid and pancreatic cancers
A B-complex supplement provides both riboflavin and B12, along with other B vitamins that support energy metabolism and neurological function