Question 1

could smoking marijuana after a surgery where general anesthesia was used cause any huge issues? it's been 12 hrs since the surgery.

Accepted Answer

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 anesthesia does use the lung tissue to pass the drugs of anesthesia through the cell membrane to enter the body.The gas can be irritating to these tissues.Weed uses this same method to enter your system.

Question 2

does marijuana use have any interaction with general anesthesia? i use once a day and having vsg tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: A check of various drug interaction registries shown no interaction with a commonly used general anesthetic gas. However, atropine is an agent used in some forms during anesthesia and the cannabis increases risk of dizziness, etc. Which should not matter.There are many OTC meds that have interactions and some that might be prescribed by your doc. A confidential discussion (with doc) would be wise.

Question 3

how long should i stop smoking marijuana before general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

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 controlled. The amount of thc must be low and cannabinoids standardized and then further tested before considered safe from a neurotransmitter point of view.  How often do you use benadryl (diphenhydramine)? Pot and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can cause cognitive problems.  Dec bcp effect ?

Question 4

wonder if my past marijuana use will effect my upcoming minor surgery (general anesthesia) in about a months time. thanks?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it: It seems unlikely, especially if you stop a month ahead of time.

Question 5

if i stop taking marijuana a week before wisdom teeth extraction, will i be okay under anesthesia? im not sure if it will be local or general anesthesia and if itll be through an iv. ive been using medical marijuana almost every day?

Accepted Answer

: You'll need to discuss this with the oral surgeon who will be administering the anesthesia. They need to know exactly what drugs you are using to avoid complications during the procedure.

Question 6

if you do marijuana edibles occasionally. for example i have done marijuana edibles about 4 times this year. would that affect any anesthesia i would get for procedures or surgery?

Accepted Answer

: As long as you have no exposure in the weeks prior to the procedure any residual drug would be at such a low level it would not cause a negative reaction with any of the drugs involved or your healing potential afterward.

Question 7

does marijuana cause a reaction with anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can compound the affect of anesthesia. Smokers in general tolerate intubation less well than non smokers.  Tell your anesthesiologist about your use.

Question 8

i have a colonoscopy in one week. will smoking marijuana today and tomorrow have bad effects with the anesthesia during my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

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 - the physical effects should not present a problem in moderation I hope it all goes well.

Question 9

will marijuana or alcohol use have an effect on local anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Local anesthesia is not generally affected by other medications.

Question 10

having a gi endoscopy in two days, as a heavy user of marijuana is it ok to smoke the day before? worried about combining with anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

Check with anesthesI: you need to check with your physician or with somebody from your anesthesia team,since it depends on what kind of anesthesia they are going to use and how the weeds affect it

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Could smoking marijuana after a surgery where general anesthesia was used cause any huge issues? it's been 12 hrs since the surgery.

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Does marijuana use have any interaction with general anesthesia? i use once a day and having vsg tomorrow.

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How long should i stop smoking marijuana before general anesthesia?

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Wonder if my past marijuana use will effect my upcoming minor surgery (general anesthesia) in about a months time. thanks?

A member asked:

If i stop taking marijuana a week before wisdom teeth extraction, will i be okay under anesthesia? im not sure if it will be local or general anesthesia and if itll be through an iv. ive been using medical marijuana almost every day?

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If you do marijuana edibles occasionally. for example i have done marijuana edibles about 4 times this year. would that affect any anesthesia i would get for procedures or surgery?

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Does marijuana cause a reaction with anesthesia?

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I have a colonoscopy in one week. will smoking marijuana today and tomorrow have bad effects with the anesthesia during my colonoscopy?

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Will marijuana or alcohol use have an effect on local anesthesia?

A member asked:

Having a gi endoscopy in two days, as a heavy user of marijuana is it ok to smoke the day before? worried about combining with anesthesia.

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