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I am currently taking antabuse for my drinking problem. I am having a plastic surgery preocedure in 6 weeks time and need to know if I should stop taking antabuse? Does antabuse interfere with having cosmetic surgery?

 

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May 12 7:15 AM (59 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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The medication can act with the anesthesia that you will be receiving during your surgery; it can add to the sedative effects of the anesthesia, as it acts on the central nervous system.

You should tell your doctor/anesthesia about this drug, and they will probably make you stop taking it one to two weeks prior to surgery.

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May 12 7:42 AM (27 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr. Mark's Post: If I start taking the antabuse a couple of days after the surgery will it interfere with the recovery process or scarring?
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May 12 7:46 AM (3 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
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no, it should not be a problem, but as always ask your surgeon if he has any concerns.

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