Hello! I’ll be having surgery soon and just picked up my meds. The pharmacist warned me not to take the Gabapentin and Tramadol prescribed for my surgery together due to potential for an adverse reaction. I’m allergic to Bactrim, so no muscle relaxers due to the sulfa. Is it common to take Gabapentin and Tramadol and should I be worried about a potential side effect?
Answer: Meds Gabapentin and Tramadol work well for many women, but should not be taken at the same time. You can alternate these drugs. You can also add Tylenol if needed. Muscle relaxers, like Valium, do not have sulfa and can be very helpful when implants are placed behind the muscle.
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Answer: Meds Gabapentin and Tramadol work well for many women, but should not be taken at the same time. You can alternate these drugs. You can also add Tylenol if needed. Muscle relaxers, like Valium, do not have sulfa and can be very helpful when implants are placed behind the muscle.
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Answer: Post-op Medication Question Hello and thank you for your question! In short, gabapentin and tramadol can have a synergistic effect with each other, meaning the effects of one can add to the effects of the other. The main concern of the pharmacist most likely has to do with central nervous system depression; in other words, taking both drugs together can cause increased sedation, drowsiness, fatigue, and slowed cognition. In serious cases, taking both medications together can lead to depressed respiratory function (aka slowed breathing). The use of both these medications together should always be done under the supervision and guidance of, in this case, your surgeon and their team.
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Answer: Post-op Medication Question Hello and thank you for your question! In short, gabapentin and tramadol can have a synergistic effect with each other, meaning the effects of one can add to the effects of the other. The main concern of the pharmacist most likely has to do with central nervous system depression; in other words, taking both drugs together can cause increased sedation, drowsiness, fatigue, and slowed cognition. In serious cases, taking both medications together can lead to depressed respiratory function (aka slowed breathing). The use of both these medications together should always be done under the supervision and guidance of, in this case, your surgeon and their team.
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July 23, 2024
Answer: Post op meds I encourage you to discuss your options with your surgeon. There are many medications that can be used to manage pain after surgery. Your surgeon can also advise you how to stagger the drugs for the best pain management. Another option to consider is Exparel which is injected during surgery to give longer lasting pain relief.
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July 23, 2024
Answer: Post op meds I encourage you to discuss your options with your surgeon. There are many medications that can be used to manage pain after surgery. Your surgeon can also advise you how to stagger the drugs for the best pain management. Another option to consider is Exparel which is injected during surgery to give longer lasting pain relief.
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July 23, 2024
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July 19, 2024
Answer: Always best to discuss these issues with your surgeon Every surgeon has their own experience with these medications. Your surgeon will know you and what you need the best. Good luck. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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July 19, 2024
Answer: Always best to discuss these issues with your surgeon Every surgeon has their own experience with these medications. Your surgeon will know you and what you need the best. Good luck. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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