Surgery Questions (Page 14)

How long does Docusate medicine take to take affect?

I recently had laproscopic surgery on a hernia and I am currently taking docusate and i have had a bowel movement but my belly seems to be still hard

Is there aspirin in amoxicillin clavulanate potassium?

Is there aspirin in amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets i am having gallbladder surgery on friday and I need to know if it has aspirin in it.

Ammonium Lactate - My friend got this from the plastic surgery office to put on body after bath for?

... age spots, is this good to do?

Is prednisone the correct med for lung inflammation?

Had lung surgery for lung cancer stage one year ago.. For precaution was given two rounds of chemo.should of had four but It caused a large area of inflammation in left lung. No reason given. Also the chemo gave me pneumonia in the left. Right lung is fine. Doc is giving me 40ml prednisone to try... read more

Can Wellbutrin be compounded into a transdermal patch or liquid form?

I recently had gastric bypass surgery and am not sure how much wellbutrin my body is absorbing. Someone recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get the drug in another form. Is this possible?

Metoprolol and Flecainide Side Effects - Is this normal?

Hi everyone. I have atrial fib and the specilaist decided against surgery after doing a cath study. said not enough damage to warrant ablation. They have me on metoprolol .25mg and flecainide 100 mg 2x a day. I feel surreal, forgetful, dizzy or high feeling, anxious, nervous. I took metoprolol by... read more

I have been taking AVODART for more than 7 years, when will I be able to stop?

This medicine is to reduce the size of enlarged prostate, when I will be free to stop taking Avodart. My new Doctor told me that I should have had surgery when I was younger? answer me please.

Can warfarin make you feel anxious and nervous, can it make your hair and nails brittle and dry?

I have been on warfarin for 2 months now. I am being treated for a blood clot in my jugular vein as a result from pacemaker surgery. I have noticed this past week that I am feeling more anxious and nervous. Could this be caused from the warfarin. I have also noticed that my hair is very dry and my... read more

How long should I be off Cialis if I want to use poppers?

I am using Cialis after some surgery. I have been offered poppers in the past and have always refused because of the info I hear about blood pressure drops when using both. If I want to try poppers, how long should I stop the Cialis before it is safe to do so?

My doctor and I discuss Nabumetone but I'm worried if it is addictive?

I injured my shoulder about a two months ago and my doctor suggested surgery but I wanted a second opinion. The second doctor and I discuss Nabumetone. Surgery is out of the question at this point but at the same time I don't want to take any medication that has severe side affects or that can lead... read more

Lupron Depot - help getting pregnant???

For all the lupron users I want to know have any of you gotten pregnant after taking this shot? I found out in feb.2012 that i have endometriosis. after surgery in march I decided to try and get pregnant right away but still nothing. I am afraid of taking this because i want more children and... read more

Dumping Syndrome - Any one having dumping without having surgery?

Any experience with use of Meloxicam in patients who have had gastric bypass?

Am considering gastric bypass surgery. Have had good control of my osteoarthritis with twice daily ibuprofen for many years. Osteoarthritis is rampant in my family and I've had joint replacement in both feet. My gastric bypass surgeon says I will never be able to use ibuprofen again post-operative... read more

Osteo Bi-Flex - Can I take this after having total knee replacement surgery?

Is it safe to take Baclofen before surgery?

I will be having surgery to remove a cyst in my neck this coming Friday. (6 days) I have been having pain caused by tendonitis in my Achilles tendons in both feet and I was wondering if it would be safe to take Baclofen to help with the pain until a day or two before surgery. The nurse practitioner... read more