Is it safe to take Adderall prior to general anesthesia for breast augmentation?

June 6, 2022
Asked By:journey1515 in Houston, Texas

I’ve been taking a high dose since childhood. Is it safe to take adderall prior to general anesthesia? I’ve been taking a high dose since childhood or should I stop taking it completely before the surgery?

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Answer: Breast Augmentation

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August 27, 2022

Answer: Adderall before Surgery

Christopher J. Hussussian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 27, 2022

Answer: Adderall before Surgery

Christopher J. Hussussian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 8, 2022

Answer: Medications

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 8, 2022

Answer: Medications

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June 9, 2022

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 9, 2022

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 26, 2022

Answer: Most medications are stopped prior to surgery

July 26, 2022

Answer: Most medications are stopped prior to surgery

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