Anesthesiology/Anesthesia

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Expert: - 7/28/2007


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I am having surgey and I take phentermine , I will have anesthesia given to me at the time of surgery , are there any risks?

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There are no specific risks as long as your anesthesiologist is aware that you are taking this medicine. There is some possibility of blood pressure swings but it really depends on your other health issues. If you are otherwise healthy, the risks are minimal.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston

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Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. I am a board certified anesthesiologist who can answer all questions related to any type of Anesthesia with the exception of Pain Management.

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