Medication day of surgery?

Question

I take medicine for my anxiety everyday. What would happen if I do not take them the morning of my surgery. I'm afraid it would interact w the anesthesia. Fluoxetine propanol and klonopin. Can the klonopin mess up the anesthesia if I don't take it and take the other two medicines

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Call your surgeon's office and ask to speak with your anesthesiologist. He or she would be best equipped to answer this question. Oftentimes, a substitute medication can be prescribed for the day of the surgery, but good job in being on top of this. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Charles Galanis, MD · Answer

Excellent question.  You should report all medications and supplements to your surgeon and anesthesiologist to ensure they have no interaction with anesthetic agents and do not increase your surgical complication risk. They will direct you appropriately based on the procedure and planned anesthetic agents they will use.  All the best!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Your quite correct to be concerned about possible interaction with the anesthetic. Make certain your surgeon and anesthesiologist or aware of your medication and see if they want you to take them on the day of surgery or refrain from it.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

This is an important question that you've asked but it needs to be answered by your surgery team.  It is vital they are aware and have approved of any medications that you take the day of surgery.  This is for your safety.  Please review with your surgeon.

Brenda Pache, MD · Answer

Please report all medications  to the surgeon and anesthesiologist to ensure they have no interaction with anesthetic agents or do not increase complication risk. .  All the best..Dr.Brenda Pache

Michael D. Cohen, MD · Answer

This is a common question and is often answered in the preoperative meeting. A conversation with the anesthesia staff would be best advised. They can often substitute medications the day of surgery that might be similar to the ones you are already taking and since they are knowledgable and in control of the medication useage it would be the safest route. Thanks for your question.

Joseph Franklin, MD · Answer

Thank you for a the question.  I agree with the other physicians.  Would recommend discussing your normal home medicines with your primary care physician and anesthesia staff.  They will be able to provide the best options for the day of your procedure.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello. You would best be served by speaking with your anesthesiologist or PMD prior to surgery to determine if you can safely hold your mess or if you should take them on the day of surgery.

Anh Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

It would be best to go over your medications with your PS and anesthesiologist.  You can also bring your meds day of surgery and ask the anesthesiologist if it would be ok to take or not.

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

Thank you for your question. In our surgical center we would allow you to take your klonopin, however, you should consult with your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist about your madication concerns.

Medication day of surgery?

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