Posted by shelliR on May 14, 2001, at 17:57:37
In reply to Re: Parnate and Sugery...Please respond, posted by Lisamac on May 14, 2001, at 9:46:03
Lisa, I have had minor surgery while on an MAOI (nardil)--microscroptic knee surgery and also some diagnostic tests which required putting me under some sedation, or completely out.
I have always asked to meet with the anesthesiologist before surgery to talk about being on an MAOI. And it has always given me a wonderful sense of security. Anestesiologists seem to be a really nice group in my experience. One thing I have found out is that sedation wears off faster with an MAOI, so I am sure to remind the anes. to be aware of this and to err on the side of oversedating me (I don't want to wake up in the middle of surgery!).
Good luck; I'm sure all will go well. Shelli
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