Question:
Taking Prozac Pre-op?
I've heard people say that they have to go off of there Prozac 6 weeks befor surgery, I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of this? — [Anonymous] (posted on February 9, 2001)
February 9, 2001
I took my prozac the morning of surgery. Then I took it again the day
after. I would definately talk to the dr. who prescribed it to you and
find out how they would like to handle this issue, especially in light of
the fact that alot of people get depressed after surgery(I did) because of
the change and loss experienced.
— twenc
February 9, 2001
Good answer! DO NOT STOP your prozac unless your prescribing doc tells you
to and tapers you off! If you think that you were depressed when you
started Prozac, you will really be in the dumps if you stop and have to
restart it once the serum levels are down! Everything I have read about
surgery of any kind indicates that some depression is normal post
procedure, and especially with WLS. I watch folks who "feel
good" quit their meds every day where I work ( a mental health center)
They often have negative results both physically and emotionally
requiring more intensive therapies to right their moods. Take care of
yourself, it is important!
— [Anonymous]
February 9, 2001
I take Zoloft. I asked my Doctor if I would have to go off, he said no.
He also said that it might help with the post-op blues we seem to get
around 2 weeks post-op. I am almost 3 months post-op now and have never
missed a day. Everything went just fine, and my post-op blues were there,
but I'm sure they were nothing compared to ehat they could have bee. Talk
to your Dr. about this.
— Patti S.
February 9, 2001
Hi...I'm the type of person who only has to go on Prozac every now and
then...pre op I started back on my Prozac a month before my surgery because
I had heard so much about the post op blues...stayed on them through the
first 2 weeks and went off the third week..for me it was just right.
— Debora H.
February 9, 2001
I just had an pre-op appointment with my doctor today and he said to stay
on my Prozac. I do take Ibuprophen quite often and he said to stop it
about 1 week before surgery. Like one of the previous posts said...DO NOT
stop your Prozac all at once. I made this mistake about a month ago. (I
had a nasty stomach flu and Prozac tends to make my stomach a little funky
until I've been on it for a few weeks) Anyhoo, I did stop taking mine all
at once...bad mistake! Threw me into a huge funk! Ask you doctor to be
sure but more than likely continuing to take it should be fine.
— Deniece H.
February 9, 2001
Hi, I am 25 days post op and have continued to take my Prozac. They even
gave it to me in the hospital. I doubt very much whether you will have to
quit. It it concerns you just ask your doctor. Good Luck
— marlene R.
February 9, 2001
Prozac also comes in liquid form.
— CohenHeart
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