Question:
Has anyone switched Anti-depressants a month and a half before surgery?

I have switched my medications from effexor to wellbutrin. My surgery date was supposed to be in the middle of august, but because I told the wish center psych that I did this, she wants to push back my surgery 3 months. The psych that changed my meds said I am capable of the surgery. I feel great on the wellbutrin and am ready for this surgery. Now I have to get another opinion (more money) from another psych before my Doctor with stay on track with my time schedule. Is this a normal situation because I feel like I am getting messed with by the wish center psych and am a bit pissed off.    — Yaga110 (posted on July 21, 2003)

July 21, 2003
Hi I would definetely get another opinion from another psych, cuz I was on many diff. antidepressants before I found the right one to suit me! And My psch said that I was still totally capable and ready to have the surgery! And I did on schedule, so yes I say go to someone else if youwant to keep your surgery date! Good Luck to You!
   — Melodee S.

July 21, 2003
Hi! I'd be getting another opinion. My doctors swithed my antidepressants while in for the surgery. I was taking Wellbutrin (200Mg x 2), Effexor (225 mg x 1 ), and had just started on Topomax. Because I was taking Effexor time release capsules, and now had to crush all meds, they changed me to Lexapro and eliminated the Topomax. Good luck and hope you get to keep your surgery date.
   — Wendy E.