[cao112098]

I need to have surgery sometime over the next 2 months. How long prior to the surgery should I stop taking phen? I asked my doctor and she wasn't sure since she is not very familiar with phen. I know I can check with the anesthesiologist since I'll be going under general anesthesia but I thought that maybe someone here might know the answer.

Thanks.

Cindy

[sahmof4]

Originally Posted by cao112098

I need to have surgery sometime over the next 2 months. How long prior to the surgery should I stop taking phen? I asked my doctor and she wasn't sure since she is not very familiar with phen. I know I can check with the anesthesiologist since I'll be going under general anesthesia but I thought that maybe someone here might know the answer.

Thanks.

Cindy

Yikes girl, You need to tell your anesthesiologist first because they usually have to know these things. complications could occur Depending on how long you were on the phen, you may want to get a EKG done prior just incase because anything is possible when you go under. I had some major Oral surgery and had a EKG done just for my own security that was heart was in o.k. condition since it was fluttering for a few weeks prior to my surgery.

I'd get off of those suckers 3 weeks or a good month prior.jmo I think I read 5 days prior is the norm. Ask also a pharmacist and see what they think (One you may be familiar with).

ttyl c.c.

[gratefulashley3]

hi.i just had my wisdom teeth pulled and i was put to sleep and i just didnt take my pills the day of it.its been a few days since then and i just today felt like taking them again.so u should be fine.