Question 1

i'm prescribed percocet/ taken daily i'm having surgery in 6 days and undergoing general anesthesia. when should i stop taking percocet before surgery?

Accepted Answer

No need to stop: I see no reason to stop the drug, but check with your surgeon.

Question 2

is it dangerous to take a percocet two days before surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Not if it was prescribed by your doctor.

Question 3

can u take percocet one week before surgery. not sure about the aspirin.

Accepted Answer

Aspirin and aurgery: Percocet is ok- just be sure to tell the anesthesiologist. Definitely avoid aspirin- it interferes with blood clotting and could cause excessive bleeding during surgery

Question 4

hydrocodone was prescribed before surgery & percocet after. both relieved pain. they make me sleepy but i can't sleep.  no decent in over 10 days?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: The efficacy of opioids in acute pain such as post surgical pain is well established. However, adding NSAID to the mix is a standard of care. When pain is accompanied by inflammation, nsaids are more effective than opioids in managing pain.
Postoperative insomnia could be managed with hypnotic medication.
Rec.: consult with your surgeon.

Question 5

im getting surgery can i take percocet before?

Accepted Answer

Percocet and surgery: This shouldn't be a problem. Let your surgeon and anesthesiologist know. Just take your meds with a small sip of water. Many facilities actually give patients preemptive analgesia before surgery as there is data showing less postoperative pain for patients.

Question 6

i just had surgery 2 days ago. i was prescribed hydromorthone 4mg and 10/325 percocets. can i take 1 of each together? no relief with just 1 of them.

Accepted Answer

Contact the surgeon: This is part of the treatment by the surgery team. Let their office know the exact situation and follow the guidance. It's part of their work. Take this seriously. It's not the same as chronic pain, so don't think of it that way. Correct mgmt will prevent bad problems down the road w/ pain med mis-use. Hope it feels better soon.

Question 7

i ave been on suboxone 8 mg a day for a year. had surgery. how lont can i wait to take percocet? has been 48 hours.

Accepted Answer

What's doc say?: You need to clear timing of such things with your PAIN MANAGEMENT DOCTOR.  They know you best and besides, dealing with controlled substances and patients on a network such as this in terms of giving solid recommendations or orders would not be a good thing thing to do in the eyes of regulators who oversee such things. I'm sure you understand. Your other option is to request a formal consult.

Question 8

i use 15 mg morphine or 10/325 percocet/acetomiphin 4back pain from surgery. i am trying 2conceive my 2nd child, i'm 41. will it hurt chances?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Opioids in general can affect various hormone levels. They could possibly affect the ability to conceive but the greatest risk would be neonatal abstinence syndrome if you continue on opioids while pregnant. I would recommend weaning off of opioids prior to becoming pregnant.

Question 9

how long should i be experiencing pain that requires percocet after oral antral communication surgery?

Accepted Answer

A few days: I would expect typical pain from a procedure like this to abate after 4 to 7 days, but we each have our own pain threshold! some people require no narcotic pain meds for surgery like this, but others might need Percocet for 10 to 14 days. Be sure to let your doctor know if you need a refill, as this medicine can't be phoned in- a written prescription is required.

Question 10

i had shoulder surgery. how many 10/325 percocet can i  take per day? how often can i take it and can i take 2 at a time?

Accepted Answer

Per prescription : You should only take the medication as prescribed by the doctor. Taking extra can be dangerous.

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A member asked:

I'm prescribed percocet/ taken daily i'm having surgery in 6 days and undergoing general anesthesia. when should i stop taking percocet before surgery?

A member asked:

Is it dangerous to take a percocet two days before surgery?

A member asked:

Can u take percocet one week before surgery. not sure about the aspirin.

A member asked:

Hydrocodone was prescribed before surgery & percocet after. both relieved pain. they make me sleepy but i can't sleep. no decent in over 10 days?

A member asked:

Im getting surgery can i take percocet before?

A member asked:

I just had surgery 2 days ago. i was prescribed hydromorthone 4mg and 10/325 percocets. can i take 1 of each together? no relief with just 1 of them.

A member asked:

I ave been on suboxone 8 mg a day for a year. had surgery. how lont can i wait to take percocet? has been 48 hours.

A member asked:

I use 15 mg morphine or 10/325 percocet/acetomiphin 4back pain from surgery. i am trying 2conceive my 2nd child, i'm 41. will it hurt chances?

A member asked:

How long should i be experiencing pain that requires percocet after oral antral communication surgery?

A member asked:

I had shoulder surgery. how many 10/325 percocet can i take per day? how often can i take it and can i take 2 at a time?

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