I take pain meds tramadol or OxyContin PRN for acute pains caused by a specific condition none life treating that I could like to keep private, the pains can get bad so my doc gives them to for emergency use. would this affect Anethesia in any way? Should I try and be off of them a few weeks before surgery or does this not make any difference?
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January 17, 2015
Answer: Can taking pain meds before surgery affect the anesthesia?
January 17, 2015
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January 15, 2015
Answer: Can taking pain meds before surgery affect the anesthesia?
January 15, 2015
Answer: Can taking pain meds before surgery affect the anesthesia?