Medications & Supplements To Avoid Before & After Surgery

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It is suggested that you do not ingest any brand of aspirin, or any of the following aspirin containing, stimulants and some MAO inhibiting and seratonin drugs for 14 days prior to surgery and 14 days after surgery. Aspirin and aspirin containing products may inhibit blood clotting and cause difficulties during and after surgery. If you need an aspirin-free fever reducer and pain reliever, many physicians recommend Tylenol. Also, if you smoke, you shouldn't smoke at least 2 weeks prior and at least 2 weeks after your surgery date. This includes the Patch, chewing tobacco and nicotine gum as nicotine significantly reduces your body's vascularity and also impedes your ability to heal. This means difficulty in bringing much needed oxygen to your tissues for proper healing.

Some surgeons and anesthesiologists may make exceptions for any of the below medications just be sure to disclose EVERY medication to your surgeon/anesthesiologist, and do not go against his or her instructions if you are told to cease taking said any medication.