How Long Should One Be Off Suboxone Entirely Prior To Knee Replacement Surgery?

Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2014

Question: Hello my name is XXXXXXX . I had a full rt knee replacement 12/23/13. i have been on suboxone for about 5-6 months , I have a second knee replacement for ls/ knee scheduled forn11/10/14 . i have beed weening off the suboxone and am dow time 2-3 mgs a day , How long should i be off suboxone entirely prior to my upcomng surgurgy to avoid complications ? Thank you for your information , I've searched the web as best I can and cannot find a direct answer.The upcoming surgery is unavoidable due to the facf it becomng more difficult to walk on my left knee . thank You... Best Regards XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Atleast 36 hrs prior to your upcomng surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

It should be off entirely atleast 36 hrs prior to your upcoming surgery.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari