Do not take your GLP-1 dose
Unless you have received other fasting instructions, you may continue drinking clear liquids up until 2 hours before your scheduled hospital arrival. Do not have anything to eat or drink after this time including gum or hard candy or your procedure may be delayed or cancelled.
Acceptable clear liquids the day of procedure are limited to: clear apple juice, cranberry juice, sports drinks, water, black tea/ coffee. NO milk, cream, smoothies, shakes or clear protein drinks or your procedure may be cancelled or delayed. Limit caffeinated drinks to 12 ounces or less.
(This is not an exhaustive list as new medications are always being developed.)
| Generic Drug | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| Dulaglutide | Trulicity® |
| Exenatide (ER) | Bydureon BCise® |
| Exenatide (IR) | Byetta® |
| Liraglutide | Saxenda® |
| Liraglutide | Victoza® |
| Lixisenatide | Adlyxin® |
| Semaglutide | Ozempic®, Wegovy®, others |
| Semaglutide | Rybelsus® |
| Tirzepatide | Mounjaro® |
| Insulin glargine/ Lixisenatide | Soliqua® |
| Insulin degludec/ Liraglutide | Xultrophy® |
If you are unsure about the instructions provided here, please check with your prescribing provider.
