Continuation+of+Long-Term+Medications+Prior+to+Surgery


 * Take all medications including morning of surgery with sips of water EXCEPT diuretics and those listed below
 * Insulin and oral hypoglycemics, see diabetic guidelines.
 * Coumadin should be discontinued as per surgeon and/or PCP. An INR blood test should be ordered the day of surgery
 * Aspirin and NSAIDS
 * Discontinued as per surgeon
 * If aspirin is withheld it should be done one week prior to surgery
 * Plavix: Consider internal medicine consultation. See also cardiac stents.
 * Herbal pills: Discontinue one week prior to surgery
 * Diet pills: Discontinue two weeks prior to surgery

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