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Can I take a tramadol for pain before surgery?
I had a Ultrasound, I have a cyst and a gall stone lodged into my liver. I am scheduled to have surgery in 2 days to remove my gall bladder. I had taken a tramadol to help relieve the pain. I do know I cannot take aspirin or Tylenol before my surgery. But, is it safe to take tramadol before my... read more
My vet prescribed my dog tramadol 50mg. Is this dose too much?
He weighs 103lbs and was told to take 7 tablets every 12 hours. He is a Great Dane, 1 year old and had a neuter surgery. I’m kinda freaking out. Someone mentioned to me that was WAY too much and that I should induce vomiting. I gave him one dose of 7 pills 30 minutes ago?
My dog was prescribed tramadol, gabapentin and Galliprant?
My super boy dog is almost 13. He is my best friend and weighs 50lbs. He had 3 knee surgeries. Recently he hurt his left knee and I did want to put him through another surgery at his age., He was prescribed Galliprant due to his high liver enzymes, white blood count. Galliprant did wonders for my... read more
Are the side effects of gabapentin serious?
I have been recommended gabapentin for extreme nerve pain in my leg caused by the nerve injury throughout vein surgery. The pain is worse by walking and sometimes I am disabled for days/weeks. I have met professor / doctor / surgeon in Europe. He highly advise me not to take this medication. He... read more
Metoprolol Succinate ER causing worse mental issues ?
In March I had Total knee replacement which caused major congestive heart failure. After 3 stents, I've been taking 50 mg of this med. l haven't felt the same mentally since knee surgery, and now I am desperate and scared. The depression I've always suffered is now beyond unbearable, but cognitive... read more
How long in hour does naproxen stay in your system?
Iam due to have spine surgery and was wondering how long naproxen at a dose of 2000mg a day would stay in your system (in hours) as I have been told to stop it prior surgery.
Can I stop taking ranolazine abruptly?
For example, if having surgery or about to take an antibiotic such as clarithromycin, may I just stop ranolazine prior?
Constipated and gassy what is the best remedy?
Exactly 1 year ago I had small bowel obstruction surgery or I think it was called a bowel resection procedure but I have recently been constipated for 3 days with gassy stomach but unable to move my bowels due to severe constipation from a new medication for back pain. Have tried Miralax daily for... read more
Aortic Aneurysm - Thoracabdominal Aneurysm Repair?
Had an open aneurysm repair surgery on 5/22/21. On 2/22/23 had hernia surgery with mesh surgery. Still experiencing pain in my left side. Taking Oxycodone 15mg and using ZTlido pain patches! Still have pain 24/7. Surgeon states my rib cage and stomach were cut during the surgery and pain may last... read more
After hip surgery and was prescribed hydrocodone and acetaminophen
I was given hydrocodone and acetaminophen, and told to take baby aspirin for the prevention of blood clots. Just wondering if the low dose 81mg aspirin is good?
Are any of my medications blood thinners?
I will be going for an aesthetic surgery for my eyes & nose on December 17th. Is there any medicine from my medication list that I need to stop taking one/two weeks before my surgery? Amitriptyline, eperisone hcl, folic acid, hydrocortisone, melatonin, quetiapine, propranolol, esomeprazole, Omega 3... read more
How long after stopping Prolia is there a risk for increased fractures?
EX: Increased risk of fractures upon discontinuation. Only been on Prolia for a year and a half , will it make it easier to discontinue before on it longer? I have upcoming surgery's , one on my foot , and a complicated surgery on spine and L3, L4, L5. Thank you.
How long can you take 2000 mg per day of acetaminophen safely?
Patient on 2000 mg per day for chronic back pain to avoid extensive back surgery at multiple lumbar levels on MRI