Meds pre op

Juliew
Juliew Member Posts: 58
edited 5. Jun 2017, 05:12 in Living with Arthritis archive
Does anyone know when you should stop taking meds (Co codamol) pre op?

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  • mouse2009
    mouse2009 Member Posts: 19
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It really does depend on op you are having, what time your op is and the type of anaesthetic you are having.


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  • Juliew
    Juliew Member Posts: 58
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    mouse2009 wrote:
    It really does depend on op you are having, what time your op is and the type of anaesthetic you are having.


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    I'm having a THR my op will be between 2pm and 6pm and I want a general anaesthetic

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think the usual advice is to take any essential meds. For me that would mean BP tablets and inhaler but I don't see painkillers as being essential, especially just before a general anaesthetic :wink: Best check with your team.
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