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Is it okay to take medications like xanax (alprazolam) or zoloft if you had heart surgery..mitral valve repair? will these effect in any way?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Only with the ok of: Your cardiologist or cardiovascular surgeon.
Answered 11/22/2013
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Should be safe: With the okay of your cardiologist or your cardiothoracic surgeon and being followed by a psychiatrist, these medications should be safe.
Answered 11/22/2013
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Should be OK.: It is not unusual to take these medications after heart surgery. It is important, however, to make sure your doctors know what medicines you are taking.
Answered 8/2/2018
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