What to do about stimulant medications for surgery/ procedures under general anesthesia

This article was first published on January 17, 2024. It was last reviewed, updated, or edited on January 19, 2024. One of my patients who is being treated with methylphenidate for attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was scheduled to get a colonoscopy under anesthesia. He messaged me by secure email to ask when he should stop…