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I'm prescribed codeine sulfate taken daily i'm having hysteroscopy in 2 days and undergoing general anesthesia. when should i stop taking codeine?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

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There is no: Reason you would need to stop the codeine.

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Continue the codeine: I would recommend that you continue the codeine thru the surgery. On at the morning of surgery take your medications with a sip of water. Make sure that the anesthesiologist is aware of your codeine intake.* He/She MUST know you are taking a narcotic (codeine) prior to surgery. You MUST tell the anesthesiologist the dose and frequency of administration. You may taper the codeine after surgery.

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A member asked:

I'm prescribed codeine sulfate taken daily i'm having hysteroscopy in 2 days and undergoing general anesthesia. when should i stop taking codeine?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Jenkins answered

Dr Paudel and another doctor agreed

Dr. Edward Teller answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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