Lieble, Kim
Medications to Avoid Prior to Surgery
These medications and supplements increase the risk of bleeding and may put you at risk during surgery, as well as afterwards. You also should not consume alcohol during this time frame, for the same reason. For at least 1-2 weeks before surgery please avoid:
One-Two weeks prior to surgery:
Vitamin E, Nutritional Supplements, Aspirin, or Aspirin products and medications containing Ibuprofen should be discontinued because they promote bleeding. This will help you avoid bleeding complications during your surgery. You may resume taking your usual supplements 1 week after surgery.
Products containing Aspirin:
Alka-Seltzer, Anacin, Analgestine, A.P.C or A.S.A, Ascriptin, Asperbuf, Aspercin, Aspergum, Aspirin, Aspirin Suppositories, Aspir-phen, Aspirtab, Bayer, Buffdyne, Buffaprin, Congespirin, Coricidin, Darvon, Darvon Compound, Dristan, Duragesic, Ecotrin, Equagesic Tabs, Excedrin, Feldene, Fiogesic, Fiorinal, 4 Way Cold Tabs, Gelprin, Indocin, Liquiprin, Lortab ASA tabs, Meprobamate, Midol, Motrin, Norgesic, Norwich Aspirin, Percobarb, Percodan, Robaxisl, Sine-aid, Sine-off, SomaCompTabs, St. Joseph Products, Talwin Compound, Tolectin, Triaminicin, Trigesic, Vanquish, Zorprin.
Products Containing Ibuprofen:
Advil, Haltran, Medipren, Midol 200, Motrin, Pepto-Bismol, Nuprin, Rufen.
Nutritional Supplements:
Bilberry, Cayenne, Echinacea, Feverfew, Fish oil caps, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Kava Kava, Valerian, Licorice Root, Ma Huang, Melatonin, St. John's Wart, Vitamin E, Yohimbe.
If you need to take something for headache, menstrual cramps or other aches and pains, you may take Tylenol (acetaminophen) as directed for the time prior to surgery. Check the labels on any medicines or supplements you plan to take in pill, capsule or liquid form. Do not take anything containing acetylsalicylic acid or salicylates.
Please call the office at 813-414-0908 if you have questions.
Moriah Moffitt MD
603 South Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606
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