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Marijuana after general anesthesia
A member asked:

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Depends: Smoking anything can impair the small blood vessel flow to the wound site and delay healing. It doesn't matter if you had a general or local.General a... Read More
1.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Eric Levinanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Stop anyway: Despite legalization and differing opinions unless for a medical reason, and still i suggest caution, do not use pot. It is far from refined and contr... Read More
4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 43 years experience
How about now?: Would now be good for you? Smoking anything is giving your lungs extra toxins to deal with, not to mention brain effects of marijuana. Depending on ... Read More
4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:

Dr. Steven Reidbordanswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
I doubt it: It seems unlikely, especially if you stop a month ahead of time.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Anthony Vertinoanswered
Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
It shouldn't: However, traces of thc remain in the system for a rather long time. 30 days should be sufficient for the drug to clear your system completely, but th... Read More
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Neil Ellisanswered
14 years experience
Yes: It can compound the affect of anesthesia. Smokers in general tolerate intubation less well than non smokers. Tell your anesthesiologist about your us... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
Rx?: If not, the biggest threat might be legal. Also you don't mention the likely strength or the amounts. Never be excessive. If you're in a safe place - ... Read More
1.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sidney Vinsonanswered
Gastroenterology 28 years experience
Probably not: Local anesthesia is not generally affected by other medications.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jalal Zuberianswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Not needed: if you are a habitual Marijuana user, remember it has health side effects and you should get on a program to stop it. If you are an occasional user, o... Read More
3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 58 years experience
It is always good to tell your Dr everything. Especially if they are putting you to sleep. Should be no medical hangoverat 15 days but still mention ... Read More
Reviewed Nov 23, 2021
A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Good Question: Are you having local anesthesia or IV sedation? You need to disclose your cannabis use to your surgeon, since they will be administering the anesthesi... Read More
3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 55-year-old male asked:

Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
Regular use of cannabinoids can affect dose of anesthetics and analgesics. You can undergo the procedure, but need to let all doctors
know of your u... Read More
Reviewed May 28, 2021
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