Does Adepix interfere with anesthesia for sleeve surgery?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was supposed to get the sleeve bariatric surgery, and I was taking Adepix. I stopped it a week ago. My surgeon told me he thinks I have to be off Adepix for three months before surgery. I only took it for three weeks. Is this true? He said it may interfere with anesthesia. Can it? I am also diabetic. Please advise.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern about your health condition and possible issues related to Adepix.

Adipex is Phentermine, which is a Noradrenaline and Serotonin reuptake inhibitor, which causes high blood pressure and an increase in heart rate in association with anesthetic medicines. However, as per the literature and evidence, stoppage of medicine one week before surgery is usually recommended. So I do not think it should be a problem during surgery.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you want some help.

Thank you.