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The following is a list of common medications to avoid one week prior to your surgery. Consult with your physician or nurse practitioner before taking any of these medications.
Prescription Medications Anti-neoplastic Anti-coagulants Ibuprofen
Containing Medications Ketolorac Containing Medications Naproxen Containing Medications NSAID Compounds |
Non-prescription Medications •Aspirin and Aspirin-like Compounds Ibuprofen Containing Medications/NSAIDS Ketoprofen Containing Medications Cold/Flu/Sinus Medications: * This information is intended to act as a guide only. It is not a complete list. Other products may contain aspirin, aspirin-like compounds, ibuprofen, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. If you are unsure about any over the counter or prescription medication you are taking, consult your physician’s office. |
Nutritional and Herbal Supplements
Many patients take nutritional supplements and herbal remedies. Although these products are considered to be natural and may be beneficial for a variety of ailments, their use around the time of surgery may not be desirable. Therefore, it is advisable to stop taking these products two weeks prior to surgery and two weeks following surgery to avoid problems with surgery and anesthesia.
Nutritional supplements to be discontinued prior to surgery:
•Bilberry (vaccinium myrtillus)
•Cayenne (capsicum annuum)
•Dong Quai (angelilca sinensis)
•Echinacea (echinacea augustfolia)
•Feverfew (tanacetum parthenium)
•Fish Oil Capsules
•Garlic Tablets
•Ginger Tablets
•Ginkgo Biloba
•Ginseng
•Hawthorne (crataegus laevigata)
•Kava Kava (piper methysticum)
•Licorice Root
•Ma Huang (ephedra sinica)
•Melatonin
•St. John’s Wort (hypericum perforatum)
•Valerian (valeriana officinalis)
•Vitamin E
•Yohimbe (corynanthe yohimbe)