What medications do i need to avoid before surgery?

Please follow the following instructions:

• • Do not take Aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory medications 7-14 days prior to your procedure. Many prescription or non-prescription, over-the-counter products such as Advil, Alka-Seltzer, Bufferin, Excedrin, Empirin, Nu-Prin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc., should be avoided. If you are unsure, ask the doctor or your pharmacist.
• • Do not take tricyclic antidepressants such as Desyrel or Trazadone, blood thinners such as Heparin and Coumadin, Niacin, Accutane, Beta-blockers, and MAO Inhibitors 10 to 14 days prior to your procedure.

* PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING ANY OF THESE MEDICATIONS WHEN SCHEDULING YOUR PROCEDURE.