Medications and Supplements

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What to take, what to avoid, and when to resume your regular medications

Medications to AVOID After Surgery

The following medications   increase bleeding risk and must be avoided unless Dr. Yazid specifically approves them and discusses them with your primary medical team. Do not resume them without checking first.

Blood thinners & NSAIDs

• Aspirin (including low-dose 81mg baby aspirin)

• Ibuprofen — Advil, Motrin, Midol

• Naproxen — Aleve, Naprosyn

• Meloxicam, Celebrex, Diclofenac, Ketorolac

• Warfarin (Coumadin), Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa — discuss timing of restart with Dr. Yazid

• Plavix (clopidogrel) — discuss restart timing

Supplements to avoid (increase bleeding or affect healing)

• Vitamin E (in high doses)

• Fish oil / Omega-3 supplements

• Ginkgo biloba

• Garlic supplements

• St. John's Wort

• Ginseng

Safe Medications for Pain

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Generally safe — follow dosing on the label. Do not exceed 3,000mg/day as this could lead to liver damage/failure.

• Prescribed pain medications: Take as directed. Do not drive, operate machinery, or drink alcohol while on opioids.

• Anti-nausea medications if prescribed: take as needed, especially in the first 24–48 hours.

When to Resume Your Regular Medications

• Blood pressure, thyroid, and most other daily medications can generally be taken the morning of and after surgery with a small sip of water — confirm with our office.

• Diabetes medications: Specific instructions will be provided. Monitor blood sugar closely during recovery.

• Oral contraceptives / hormone therapy: May be paused around surgery to reduce clot risk — discuss with Dr. Yazid.

• Psychiatric medications: Do not stop abruptly. Confirm your plan with our office before surgery.

Always bring a complete   medication list to every appointment, including over-the-counter vitamins and   supplements. When in doubt about any medication, call before taking it.