Meds after surgery

maryeliza · February 20, 2018

How many of you were on antidepressants/anxiety meds when you had the surgery? How did you do having surgery? I’m on Effexor XR and the side effects can be pretty bad when I don’t take my meds. They said I can take them the morning of surgery but I’m worried I won’t be able to keep them down the first few day. It’s one of my main concerns.

kimber57 · February 20, 2018

I too take Effexor XR. I feel confident that I will be able to take them. I have discussed it with my dr.and my surgeon both.

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kakatlady612 · February 20, 2018

I'm on Wellbutrin, any veterans tell me if you had any trouble absorbing that?

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kimber57 · February 21, 2018

I just came home from my final visit with Dr.
He said my meds would be crushed or capsules will be opened and that will help with digestion. He will find out how long after surgery we will be doing this. He said not to worry they have a pharmacist that is well acquainted with these situations. He will visit with me while in hospital.

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xiolia · February 22, 2018

Hi, I was on Effexor prior to surgery and quit right before my VGS surgery and stayed off for a week after. When I went back to them I went back to my regular dose and threw it up almost immediately. It made me so sick! Even after I cut my dose down to a quarter of what it was, I was still nauseated and sick after taking it. I wound up giving it up. Its been hard, not having them, alcohol or food to help my mood, but I am doind ok. Some days are better than others. Im trying Kava powder and exersize.

I hope that you will have a better tolerance for the meds, but if you don't, I wish you the best.

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