Question:
CAN I TAKE ACETAMINOPHEN BEFORE SUGERY???

I WAS TOLD I CANT TAKE ANYTHING WITH ASPIRIN BECAUSE IT WILL THIN MY BLOOD OUT BEFORE SURGERY, SO I CALLED THE SURGEONS OFFICE AND ASKED I TAKE LORCET WHICH IS VICODIN FOR MY BACK PAIN, AND THAT HAS ACETAMINOPHEN IN IT, THE LADY SAID ANYTHING WITH ASPIRIN STAY AWAY FROM BUT THE ACETAMINOPHEN IS OK,IM STILL CONCERNED IS ACETAMINOPHEN FOR PEOPLE WHO CANT TAKE ASPIRIN???? AM I OK MY HUSBAND THINKS I SHOULDNT TAKE NOTHING BUT THE PAIN IS TOO INTENSE!!PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME ON THIS IM SO SCARED!!NEED INFORMATION 6 MORE DAYS BEFORE SURGERY!!!!!!!!    — Marian M. (posted on August 29, 2003)

August 29, 2003
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is definitely different from Aspirin, and can usually be taken by people who are sensitive to Aspirin. Same result, different chemicals, and I think different processes. My (future) surgeon said the same thing - No Aspirin or Ibuprofin, but Acetaminophen was fine. Good luck on your upcoming surgery! *hugs*
   — Jenn D.

August 29, 2003
I just had surgery 8/6/03. NEVER FEAR... it was not bad at all. You will be fine if you take acetaminophen. That was one of the ONLY things you could take before surgery. God Bless you in your JOURNEY!!!
   — Eleanore Davis

August 31, 2003
I'm almost 9 months post op and just had another type of surgery two weeks ago. I was able to take the Vicodin for pain and this does have the acetaminophen in it. If you are still concerned if you are allowed to take the Lorcet, call the pharmacy and confirm the ingredients in Lorcet and then contact the Surgeon's office again with the list in hand. May God bless your upcoming surgery.
   — jocelyn