Can Aspirin And Eliquis Be Taken Before Removal Of Teeth?

Posted on Thu, 23 Mar 2017

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Question : I have been taking eloquist 5mg and 81mg of aspirin for the last month for a-fib. I am over a-fib but I continue to take the eloquist and aspirin. I need removal of a molar which will ccause some bleeding and putting on a crown also. Can I stay on the eloquist and aspirin or what?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Aspirin is a blood thinner and can increase bleeding.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
Stop aspirin a week in advance or at least 3 days and re-start it a week later.
Aspirin is a blood thinner and can increase bleeding.
There is no problem with eloquist.
You can revert back.
Regards

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