Breast augmentation scheduled for next wk. I take zolpidem 5mg (ambein) at night to help me sleep. Is this okay?

November 29, 2013
Asked By:Lucky gal in Las Vegas, NV

Hi, I was just wondering if it's okay to keep taking my sleep medication up until my breast augmentation surgery day. I don't plan on taking it after the procedure because I understand i should not mix them with my pain meds. But is it okay and safe to take now? 1 week until my surgery.

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December 7, 2013

Answer: Sleeping pills

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December 7, 2013

Answer: Sleeping pills

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December 2, 2013

Answer: Ambien before breast augmentation

William T. Stoeckel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2013

Answer: Ambien before breast augmentation

William T. Stoeckel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2013

Answer: Before surgery

William J. Hedden, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2013

Answer: Before surgery

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December 1, 2013

Answer: Meds and BA

Gregory T. Lynam, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2013

Answer: Meds and BA

Gregory T. Lynam, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2013

Answer: Yes

Michael S. Beckenstein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2013

Answer: Yes

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