Before Your Procedure GLP-1 Medication Instructions
I take a GLP-1 medication:
(Examples: Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, Trulicity®, Rybelsus®)
If you take a GLP 1 medication for diabetes or weight loss, you MUST follow the CLEAR LIQUID DIET the day prior to surgery instructions below — even if your appointment reminder says you may eat the day before.
The Day Prior to Surgery
Allowed clear liquids
- Water
- Clear broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
- Apple juice or white grape juice
- Plain tea or black coffee (no milk or cream)
- Clear sports drinks
- Gelatin (no red or purple)
Not Allowed
- Solid food of any kind
- Milk or cream
- Smoothies
- Alcohol
Unless otherwise instructed, you may drink clear liquids during the night.
The Day of Surgery
You may continue drinking clear liquids up until 2 hours before your scheduled hospital arrival unless otherwise instructed.
Allowed clear liquids
- Water
- Apple juice or white grape juice
- Plain tea or black coffee (no milk or cream)
- Clear sports drinks
Do not have anything to eat or drink after this time including gum or hard candy or surgery may be delayed or cancelled.
Examples of Common GLP-1 Medications
(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.
