Edward T. Shin, M.D., D.A.B.P.M

Edward T. Shin, M.D., D.A.B.P.M. Comprehensive Pain Management Board Certified, American Society of Anesthesiology Board Certified, American Board of Pain Medicine Office) 972-612-0162 Fax) 972-612-0173

I. The following medications must be stopped prior to your procedure:

STOP FOR 7 DAYS STOP FOR 3 DAYS OK TO TAKE

Aspirin Advil Amitriptyline Anacin Aleve Baclofen Aggrenox Bextra Hydrocodone Bufferin Lodine (Etodolac) Gabapentin (Neurontin) Ticlid Meloxicam Methadone Calcilean Motrin (Ibuprofen) MS Contin Coumadin (Warfarin) Mobic Oxycontin Ecotrin Vicoprofen Prednisone

Exedrine Naprosyn Topamax Feldene Trilisate Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Gingo Biloba Voltaren (Arthrotec) Ultram Garlic Heparin Vicodin Ginseng Lovenox Xanax Indocin Daypro Soma Percodan Lortab Plavix Salicilate

II. Preparing for your injection:

1. You must bring SOMEONE TO DRIVE YOU HOME after the procedure. Your stay will be approximately two hours. Someone should stay with you for 8 hours after the procedure.

2. Please arrive one hour before your scheduled procedure time. Wear comfortable clothes.

3. Please bring a picture ID, insurance cards, and your co-pay.

4. If your procedure is in the morning, do not eat or drink anything after midnight.

5. If your procedure is in the afternoon, you may eat breakfast, but you must follow these guidelines: Do not drink liquids for 6 hours, and do not eat solid food for 8 hours prior to your procedure time. If you eat in the morning, do not eat a heavy meal. Choose something light such as toast, clear soup, or clear liquids. Avoid foods heavy in fat, meats or heavy sauces.

6. If you take medications in the morning for blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, or any chronic illness, take your medications with a sip of water. Do not drink heavy liquids such as milk or orange juice.

7. Injections are often done in a set of 2 to 3. After your first procedure, you will be given another appointment for your next injection.

8. Call the office at 972-488-8926 if you have any questions about your procedure.