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How many days should one stop taking nifidepine ointment before sphincter surgey? are any medicines safe to take before surgery (tylenol, etc.)

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Ask your surgeon: Probably do not need to stop the nifedipine. Do not take any additional medications before an operation without going over all medications with your surgeon.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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A member asked:

How many days should one stop taking nifidepine ointment before sphincter surgey? are any medicines safe to take before surgery (tylenol, etc.)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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