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

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. I will suggest contacting your surgeon directly. Every surgeon has their own pre op protocols.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, if it has been prescribed by your doctors should not be a problem till the day before surgery,  I would advise you to discuss with your surgeon as well.  Good Luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Momma on a Mission,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It should be ok for you to continue to take this medication.  However I recommend discussing it with your doctor.  It is important that your surgeon know all prescription, over the counter, and supplements that you take.  This is for your safety during and after surgery.

Jeanette Padgett, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is best to inform your plastic surgeon about all prescribed medications, as well as those over the counter, that you are taking.  The Ativan should not be a problem but discuss this with your surgeon.  Best wishes.

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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