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I am having back surgery in 6 days and i may be getting sick. is it safe to take this cold medication, before surgery?
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Yes but tell surgeon: Best not to be sick prior to any surgery especially spine surgery. Best if you have a cold to postpone surgery. Speak to your surgeon and the day of surgery the anesthesiologist may advise you to delay surgery till you are healthy.
Answered 3/5/2013
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