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?
August 27, 2022
Answer: Adderall before Surgery Hello Every surgeon and anesthesiologist will have their own surgical protocol they develop. Therefore nobody here can tell you whether you will need to stop or not when having surgery with someone outside of their practice. That said, my personal protocol is to stop all medications 2 weeks prior to surgery as to not interfere with the administering of your general anesthesia. Christopher J Hussussian, MD
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August 27, 2022
Answer: Adderall before Surgery Hello Every surgeon and anesthesiologist will have their own surgical protocol they develop. Therefore nobody here can tell you whether you will need to stop or not when having surgery with someone outside of their practice. That said, my personal protocol is to stop all medications 2 weeks prior to surgery as to not interfere with the administering of your general anesthesia. Christopher J Hussussian, MD
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July 26, 2022
Answer: Most medications are stopped prior to surgery Our pre-operative clearance team will advise you regarding any and all medications and up until what point they can be taken prior to surgery. We have a team of medical experts who have drafted guidance and it is specific depending upon your medication regimen and dosage. In general, we have you stop medications like Adderall, because they can interfere with the general anesthesia used during your surgery.
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July 26, 2022
Answer: Most medications are stopped prior to surgery Our pre-operative clearance team will advise you regarding any and all medications and up until what point they can be taken prior to surgery. We have a team of medical experts who have drafted guidance and it is specific depending upon your medication regimen and dosage. In general, we have you stop medications like Adderall, because they can interfere with the general anesthesia used during your surgery.
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