Is marijuana harmful under IV sedation or general anesthesia?
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It isn't immediately life threatening, but it would be a good idea to not smoke before the surgery (as long as possible). If you're really concerned ask your dentist/ oral surgeon for a list of drugs and medications that will react with your anesthesia. If they ask about your drug usage answer honestly. You have doctor-patient confidentiality rights and they aren't legally allowed to report you. If they ask it, it matters.
Just don't get high before the surgery.
no, you'll be fine as long as you aren't high going into it.
Seriously, what does it hurt for you to wait until afterward?
I don't think it would have any interaction with local anesthetic, but it's pointless to smoke before.
no... i think not... I had a biopsy with an IV and i smoked not but a few hours before.
do u know how bad that stuff is 4 yor lungs? i mean the smoke pot. im gettin 2 of mine cut out in 3 wks and im goin with nutrious and iv sedetation.
DOING MARY JANE BEFORE WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON THE SURGERY.
I'D SUGGEST QUITTING BECAUSE SOMEDAY THE LAW WILL CATCH UP TO YOU. ;-(
yes. and inform your dentist or surgeon.
it can cause some serious drug interactions with the drugs they will use to sedate you.
some drugs can keep the sedatives or narcotics to not work, putting you and the surgeon at risk.
keep smilin,
dr. m
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