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I have a question. I take an anti depression pill. It sounds like I'll have to go a while without. What are your experiences?

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The only pill I was told to stop pre op was my birth control pill a month before. To avoid blood clots. Everything else (including my Celexa, my antidepressant) I continued.

I think drs want you to continue taking your normal meds, except for bcp's (if you take them). Just ask your team...

Good luck with ur surgery!

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Depending on how large the pill is, and weather it can be crushed this may not be the case. The best bet is to discuss it with the dr who prescribes the anti depression med and see what your options are. Also it should be noted that some people have no problems at all swallowing pills as soon as a couple days post op, I personally as well as many others I have read about where taking ppi's within a week postop, so as long as the med isn't going to effect the healing of your stomach lining you may not have to go very long until you can take it. Good Luck.

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I took my antidepressant (tablet) right up until the day before surgery, and was given it in the hospital. I had no issues.

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Depending on how large the pill is, and weather it can be crushed this may not be the case. The best bet is to discuss it with the dr who prescribes the anti depression med and see what your options are. Also it should be noted that some people have no problems at all swallowing pills as soon as a couple days post op, I personally as well as many others I have read about where taking ppi's within a week postop, so as long as the med isn't going to effect the healing of your stomach lining you may not have to go very long until you can take it. Good Luck.

Ok, I misunderstood. I thought she was asking what she needed pre op. I think that was from another post I read, actually. I stopped anything not necessary (like my Neurontin, for nerve pain. It's a horse sized pill) but continued my ppi, my pain pills (back injury), and bp pill. Oh and sleeping pill. Other pills I went about a month without and when I figured out I coudl take pills wiht no problems, I added back the other ones.

Good luck!

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take it. you can crush it if needed

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I am also on meds (anti-anxiety) and I was allowed to take my pills! I bought a pill cutter from the drugstore. My doc said that as long as the pieces are about the size of a tic tac, you're good to go. :)

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So I can take my Zoloft and cut my trazodone pills in half I should be fine? Doc told me to crush them but they taste horrible crushed so I just stopped taking them until I get to stage 2 foods. I even have a hard time taking ppi crushed yuck

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Well, everyone's doctor is different, but mine said that was fine (he never even mentioned crushing). They even have me cut up pain pills in the hospital because the liquid version made me dry heave.

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Well' date=' everyone's doctor is different, but mine said that was fine (he never even mentioned crushing). They even have me cut up pain pills in the hospital because the liquid version made me dry heave.[/quote']

Lol! He made me crush!!

I guess he didn't like me as much :P

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Lol! He made me crush!!

I guess he didn't like me as much :P

HAHAHA! Yes, I'm SURE that was the reason. ;)

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Thanks' date=' everyone. Seems like it will depend on my doctor. :)[/quote']

You should be able to take it

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It's never a good idea to stop antidepressants and anxiety pills abruptly. It can really mess your mind up. I take Effexor and plan to open the capsules.

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Don't stop cold ... As long as its not a time released type of pill u can cut or crush .. Try to take with a warm drink like tea that relaxes your tummy .. Cold Water makes it spasm and shrink .... But dr. Knows best consult them good luck :))

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