<p> 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</p><p>I. The following medications must be stopped prior to your procedure:</p><p>STOP FOR 7 DAYS STOP FOR 3 DAYS OK TO TAKE</p><p>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 </p><p>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</p><p>II. Preparing for your injection:</p><p>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.</p><p>2. Please arrive one hour before your scheduled procedure time. Wear comfortable clothes.</p><p>3. Please bring a picture ID, insurance cards, and your co-pay.</p><p>4. If your procedure is in the morning, do not eat or drink anything after midnight.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>8. Call the office at 972-488-8926 if you have any questions about your procedure. </p>