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Is Adderall Advisable Before A Shoulder Surgery?
Question: Im having shoulder surgery friday just now got paper saying not to take adderal 14 days prior can i still have surgery friday
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is likely NOT safe, because Adderall has effects on blood pressure which can seriously change the course of a planned surgery. I would reach out to your surgeon immediately to discuss his or her preference, because proceeding with the surgery without telling your surgeon could be very dangerous.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is likely NOT safe, because Adderall has effects on blood pressure which can seriously change the course of a planned surgery. I would reach out to your surgeon immediately to discuss his or her preference, because proceeding with the surgery without telling your surgeon could be very dangerous.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I did tell my surgeon and its in my paperwork 3 weeks ago when i saw the surgeon and yet no one said anything
They didnt tell me.not to take the meds until now
They didnt tell me.not to take the meds until now
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
If you told your surgeon and you stopped taking Adderall 14 days ago as instructed then this should be fine.
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Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Then you need to tell them that you have still been taking the medications, because proceeding with the surgery while you are still taking Adderall would be highly unsafe.
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
If you told your surgeon and you stopped taking Adderall 14 days ago as instructed then this should be fine.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Then you need to tell them that you have still been taking the medications, because proceeding with the surgery while you are still taking Adderall would be highly unsafe.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
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