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When to stop Meloxicam before surgery?
Having hip replacement surgery on the 16th. When should I stop taking my Meloxicam?
Why would doctor prescribe pain pills instead of muscle relaxers after shoulder surgery?
I had surgery for torn slap on right shoulder. I am in my 6th week of therapy and pain medication does not help much. Would'nt muscle relaxers be more effective?
Naproxen Cold Turkey ??
Was told to quit taking Naproxen, at least 6 to 10 days before surgery. What happens when you quit all of a sudden? Surgery was suppose to the 3rd, but because of the med's, now we are on for the 30th, or to fill a time slot if someone cancels.
Clindamycin - why do they say do not lay down for at least 10 min?
i am recovering from cancer surgery so i am in bed most of the day
Is there any relation between how a person's body metabolizes anesthesia and pain medication?
Specifically I am looking for an answer as to why my prescribed pain medications (hydrocodone) only last 2-3 hours (prescribed 1 evry 6hrs). I have woken up during surgery 3 times. Once as a child having my tonsils removed (I remember it still today) and a 2nd time during oral surgery (iv... read more
Is it safe to use 1/2 strength Hibiclens as a vaginal prep prior to surgery?
Pt allergic to Betadine, need an internal vaginal prep. Is it safe to use on vaginal tissue?
Do tramadol cause bleeding in surgery?
I'm having surgery for the removal of my ovaries and my doctor was worried about bleeding in surgery. Does tramadol cause you to bleed more or thin your blood? She wants me to quit before surgert
Do tizanidine contain aspirin?
I am having sameday surgery I cannot have aspirin
Vivitrol - I have to have surgery exactly 31 days after my 1st vitriol injection and am concerned?
... the pain medication will not have any effect for my post care. Does anyone know how long until you can feel the affects of opoids again after the shot?
I just took four tablets of 50mg tramadol, how bad is that?
I had sever pain running from my jaw up into the back of my skull through the back or my neck.I woke up with sever pain due to a surgery I had and they prescribed me 800mg ibuprofen but I ran out. I weigh 250lbs and I want to know how bad this is if at all concurrent with my weight and size.
Do any prescription or over-the-counter drugs thin the blood and cause bruising (age 50+) ?
I recently had hip replacement surgery and was on 325 mg. of aspirin twice daily. My bruising and thin skin became so fragile that I tore my skin at the slightest bump. Now I am finished with the aspirin treatment, but my thin skin still bruises easily and tears as well. I look very much like an... read more
What pain medications can you take with Lisinopril without adverse side effects? I just had surgery?
... on back, but ibuprofen is out of question bad to take. have not took it after reading bad reaction if you do? I also can not take Tylenol because allergic to it
Is PS4 gaming bad for a healing wrist in a cast?
About 3 weeks ago I broken my right scaphoid in my wrist and had surgery on it immediately to put it back in place and allow it to heal. I'm 19, and am off work for a month or so to allow it to heal. My cast allows me to play PS4 well enough but I'm scared that playing PS4 will slow down... read more
Is cyclobenzaprine (Flexiril) a blood thinner and can I take it up until my surgery day?
And/or is cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) a NSAID? What is cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril ) specifically used for?
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