Herbal medicines and supplements
Herbal products and supplements can affect anaesthesia and other medicines; bring their packaging or ingredient details.
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Medicines
Steroids
Regular steroid treatment can affect the body’s response to surgery and may require an individual perioperative plan.
Read morePsychiatric, anti-seizure and neurological medicines
Tell the team about these medicines so they can plan around interactions and the risks of interrupting treatment.
Read moreBlood thinners
Blood thinners need a careful plan that balances bleeding and clotting risks; do not stop them solely because of this website.
Read moreGLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide or tirzepatide
These medicines can slow stomach emptying, so the team needs to know your dose, recent changes and any digestive symptoms.
Read moreDiabetes medicines
Diabetes tablets, injections and insulin need an individual plan for fasting, surgery and blood-glucose monitoring.
Read moreBlood-pressure medicines
The plan depends on the exact medicine, why you take it and your operation; there is no single rule for every blood-pressure tablet.
Read moreShould I take my regular medicines before surgery?
Some medicines continue, some need adjustment and others may be withheld; ask your treating team for an individual plan.
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