GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) slow gastric emptying, which may affect procedural safety during sedation
We thank Cornelia Wiedner Stiftung and Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft fr chronisch entzndliche Darmerkrankungen (DACED) for financial support (to T.E.A)
Many patients find motivation in seeing steady improvement
Generally speaking, I would not say that you should not take Ozempic if you have depression, but if this was my patient, I would want to have a team discussion with their healthcare team(including the patient) and most likely have more regular follow up appointments to be able to assess the impact that Ozempic has on them. People both with and without depression take Ozempic
Cell-culture in-vitro studies typically employ nanomolar to micromolar concentrations to evaluate receptor EC50 values
Research has shown that there are ways to promote the healthy pathway of metabolism and discourage the pathway that leads to carcinogenic metabolites