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

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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.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It should be no problem, but make sure you okay it both with the surgeon and anesthesiologist. Good luck!

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

It is fine to use ambien before breast augmentation. Just let your surgeon know which medications that you are taking to avoid any misunderstanding or problems. Most patients don't need much pain medication with breast augmentation and you can probably use the Ambien after surgery as well.

William J. Hedden, MD · Answer

It should not effect you surgery but as always please check with your surgeon and make sure the anesthesia staff knows.

Gregory T. Lynam, MD · Answer

Should be fine. I would ask you to call your doc and his or her nurse can give you what they prefer. Best wishes!

Michael S. Beckenstein, MD · Answer

you can take it now but mention it to whoever is dministering your anesthesia 48 hours before. You are correct in not taking it with pain medication!

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

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