Will mild sedation for surgery be achieved using a high dose of Suboxone and IV Versed?
I am having minor surgery in about eight days. I have been taking about 8mg of Suboxone for opiate addiction for the past four months. The sedation for my surgery typically requires iv fentanyl and iv versed, however since I am taking Suboxone, this combination will not be effective. I was almost certain I would have to stop the Suboxone AT LEAST five days ahead of time to feel the fentanyl relieving any pain. I was very surprised when I was told otherwise and to NOT stop the Suboxone. I'm glad to know I won't be in withdrawal the day of the procedure. But now I'm VERY worried about how effective the method they recommend will be /: I was advised to take more than my usual dose of Suboxone the day of the procedure and will only be administered the iv versed. I was told the higher does of sub WITH the versed will make me comfortable enough to tolerate any pain. I am very scared this is not going to help my pain AT ALL and I will feel everything!!! I know the versed will help anxiety, but will upping the dose of my sub really work for pain??? If so, how much more should I take?
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