I forgot to ask my doctor, is it ok to continue taking my Ativan (for anxiety) as needed up until the surgery date?

May 19, 2018
Asked By:Momma on a Mission in California, CA

I will be having a full tummy tuck and breast augmentation on June 6th.

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September 19, 2019

Answer: I forgot to ask my doctor, is it ok to continue taking my Ativan (for anxiety) as needed up until the surgery date?

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Answer: I forgot to ask my doctor, is it ok to continue taking my Ativan (for anxiety) as needed up until the surgery date?

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May 23, 2018

Answer: Ativan before surgery

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 23, 2018

Answer: Ativan before surgery

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 22, 2018

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 22, 2018

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 21, 2018

Answer: Medications

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May 21, 2018

Answer: Medications

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June 7, 2018

Answer: I forgot to ask my doctor, is it ok to continue taking my Ativan up until the surgery date?

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