Understanding 'Sick Day Rules' for weight loss jabs
When to pause your weight loss medication to protect your kidneys during acute illness.
Written by Professor Mohammed Mahdi Althaf
Overview
If you have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhoea, you must follow clinical sick day rules. This often involves pausing your GLP-1 injection and certain blood pressure medications (like ACE inhibitors or ARBs) until you are hydrated and well.
This article is general information and is not individual medical advice. Treatment decisions are made at a face-to-face consultation.