Question:
I am taking methadone for pain management I was wondering how would this effect surgery

   — [Anonymous] (posted on May 12, 2001)

May 12, 2001
Taking methadone preoperatively for pain management should not affect your surgery directly in any way. However, your surgeon and anesthetist need to be aware of your methadone use so that they can construct the best pain management plan possible for you post-op. Your tolerance to the more common pain medications used post-op will most likely be higher than patients who are not accustomed to taking controlled drugs on a more regular basis. Good luck!
   — Diana T.