Suggest Treatment For Severe Body Pain While On Hydrocodone

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

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Mon, 15 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : WHY WOULD THE ANESTHESIAOLOGIST CANCEL THE SURGERY WHEN THE ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR ALREADY HAS ME ON HYDROCODONE7.5 325 ,AND THEY WORK SOMEWHAT. I AM IN PAIN NOW CAUSE SHE TOLD ME TO DISCONTINUE EMBEDA ER THAT I HAVE BEEN TAKING AS PRESCRIBED.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not a contraindication

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.

Taking Hydrocodone is not a contraindication for any surgery. However, it should ideally be avoided 1-2 days prior to surgery so that it doesn't interfere with any anesthetic agent.

Please mention this to your doctor, so that they can ask you to stop it and if required, may shift you to any other pain killer if they want.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.

Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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