How long should I stop taking Gabapentin before I have breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question.  It is always best to discuss medications with your surgeon.  Gabapentin typically does not cause any problems with surgery.  Best wishes.

I appreciate your question.

Best to speak to the doctor prescribing you this medication, your primary care doctor who will be clearing you for surgery and your surgeon as they are most familiar with your medical history.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.



best of luck!



Dr Schwartz

Thank you for your question.  In most cases gabapentin does not need to be stopped before surgery, but as this is a very important medication for a number of conditions, it would be best to ask your doctor, as he is more familiar with your complete medical history.  

Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is
important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best
resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and
concerns.

Having said that, you should speak to your surgeon.

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown
Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon

It totally depends on
why you are taking it and what is recommended by your surgeon and you primary
care physician or whoever manages that medication routinely. You just need to
ask those physicians. We can't really tell you if you need to be off of that or
not in this forum.

For prescription medications it is best to check with the prescriber.  Only your prescriber knows why you needed it and whether it needs to be discontinued for surgery.

Thank you for your question. You should check in with the physician that prescribes that drug to you, but I don't see a major interaction with your planned breast implant surgery. Make sure your surgeon is aware of it, and the reason that you take it. Best wishes.