I need a breast biopsy; I assume under a local anesthesia. Will my taking naltrexone interfere with my ability to get numb with a local?
Does naltrexone affect local anesthesia?
Question posted by AKSAMR on 7 June 2022
Last updated on 7 June 2022 by masso
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masso
7 June 2022
"Naltrexone does not block aspirin, acetaminophen, or NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. It does not block the effects of local anesthetics such as lidocaine or general (nonopioid) anesthetics."
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