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When do i need to stop taking the adipex diet pills before a general anesthia?

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

4 days: The drug should be gone from your body in between three to four days. Make sure you tell your anesthesiologist that you have taken this medication before your operation. This way there should not be any problems. Good luck.

Dr Gevirtz agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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