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Compared to natural hormones, it is about 8.9 times more potent at the GIP receptor but less potent at the GLP-1 and glucagon receptors by factors of 0.4 and 0.3, respectively

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Quick Answer: Wegovy does not routinely need to be stopped before colonoscopy, but individualised assessment by your endoscopy team is essential as GLP-1 receptor agonists can slow gastric emptying

If your stomach now takes 5-6 hours to empty instead of 2-3, then eating a large meal every 4 hours means your stomach never fully empties before the next meal arrives

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Side effects were reportedly similar to GLP-1 medications, most commonly including gastrointestinal complications like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea