How long do I have to stop Lithium and Strattera before a liposuction & Fat Grafting surgery?

August 4, 2015
Asked By:KevinJir in Washington, DC

I'm Bipolar and I take Lithium Carbonate (1200 mg) and Strattera (atomoxetine 60 mg)

Answers (5)

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August 6, 2015

Answer: Medication

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 6, 2015

Answer: Medication

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 7, 2015

Answer: Medications and Liposuction

Burton M. Sundin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 7, 2015

Answer: Medications and Liposuction

Burton M. Sundin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 5, 2015

Answer: Chronic medication before surgery

Shlomo Widder, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 5, 2015

Answer: Chronic medication before surgery

Shlomo Widder, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 5, 2015

Answer: Cessation of therapeutic medicine before liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 5, 2015

Answer: Cessation of therapeutic medicine before liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 5, 2015

Answer: Lithium, Strattera, and liposuction

August 5, 2015

Answer: Lithium, Strattera, and liposuction

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