Opiates and general anesthesia

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I am having bariatric surgery in a week. I am currently taking hydromorphine daily and will continue up to the surgery. Are there any risks with that and going under general anesthesia?

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Dr. Rajesh Jain General Physician 32 yrs exp Jalgaon Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajesh Jain

General Physician 32 yrs exp Jalgaon

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Please Tell this to your surgeon during pre operative Check up.

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