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Does suboxone cause free bleeding? like asprin does?
i am having surgery in 15 days. i have to quit taking asprin a week before. will suboxone affect bleeding in anyway?
Did anyone else have pain/difficulty breathing cold air post septoplasty/turbinate reduction?
I had septoplasty/turbinate reduction surgery about 3 1/2 weeks ago. It is winter and very cold outside. I have been using my saline irrigation, humidifiers, etc. and in the house it has been manageable (other than extreme dry mouth). When I go out in the cold air (in the 30's) it feels like I am... read more
Is the sudden withdrawl of Imdur safe?
I had been taking Imdur 30 twice a day since last 10 years as anti-anginal drug after the by-pass surgery. Now, the doctor has asked me to stop this medicine; I do not why since I did not have any complaint. Is it safe to suddenly stop the drug?
Will suboxone affect MAC anesthesia?
If Im having a surgery and they are using MAC anesthesia and I use 2mg of suboxone a day i buy them off the streets will this make my anesthesia not work
Has anyone had experience with taking lexapro after having bariatric surgery?
I was recently placed back on it four weeks after bariatric surgery some of the other patient have said that it helps with emotional eating has anyone else had any experience with anti depressants after gastric bypass surgery?
How long does it take lyrica to actually start working for the nerve numbness after surgery?
I am 3 weeks almost 4 weeks post opp from a ankle surgery that was pretty extensive. They had to cut out 2 bone spurs and i still had a fracture in my medial malleolus that was trashing my deltoid ligament. (This had been going on for 11 years from a car accident that I was in and it was not fixed... read more
Is meloxicam a blood thinner?
going in for surgery and can't take anything that is a blood thinner
Does warfarin effect your eyes?
just had a valve implant in open heart surgery, my eyes seem to be blurred,the optician say no eye test while on warfarin nobody has advised me of this except the optician,and a friend was also told this while she was on warfarin thanking you Anne
Does anyone who had Gastric Bypass Surgery take Wellbutrin SR or XL?
I currently take Wellbutrin SR 150mg twice daily. It seems like the first few months I was energetic, but now, some months later... I seem to be tired or fatigued. I was considering asking my dr to just prescribe me the XL 300mg bupropion like she wanted to do in the first place, but I heard & read... read more
I am having surgery requiring anesthesia and pain meds. I am a methadone user. What is safe and eff?
I am currently in methadone treatment and coming up to have surgery which will require anesthesia as well as pain meds. Is there any pain meds that are effective while in methadone treatment? I have a list of pain meds not to take and that aren't generally effective while taking methadone. I know... read more
What is the strength of Hydromorphone, compaired to morphine?
I was given tramadol for pain after hernia surgery, when I've been taking hydromorphone for hernia pain. I get morphine for pain when I'm in the hospital, and hydromorphone when releast.
Can I take two Tylenol#3s and one 200mg Advil Ibuprofen at the same time after wisdom teeth surgery?
I just got my wisdom teeth out about 10 hours ago, and I was prescribed Ibuprofen and Tylenol #3. I am currently taking two Tylenol #3s for pain, but I was wondering if I could take one 200 mg Advil Ibuprofen liquid gels with the Tylenol #3s for swelling. Would I have any adverse effects from... read more
I am a diabetic and I would like to know if taking ibuprofen will raise my sugar levels?
The reason I am asking is because I had knee surgery about a month ago, and I have been taking 400 mgs 3 times a day and my sugar levels have become alot higher than is normal for me. My sugar was always under control before I started taking it.
Must I stop Xarelto before undergoing dental surgery?
Dentist will need to surgically remove a tooth because it is broken below the gum line. Must I forgo taking Xarelto prior to the procedure? If so, how much stroke risk do I then fall under? I have occasional atrial fib, reason for the prescription. Is there some other method of minimizing... read more
How long do you need to keep taking humira?
My daughter is using HUMIRA for chrons disease ans psoriasis. she recently underwent surgery for chrons and is doing better. the cost of HUMIRA is very expensive as anyone who is using it knows. Even after her insurance pays her co-pay still amounts to more than 1 weeks pay. if she were to decide... read more