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How Many Days Before A Root Canal Surgery One Should Stop Taking Plavix?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016
Question: Hi I am going to have a tooth root canal In 10 days time. How long before should I stop taking plavix 75mg
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
About 5 days before..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your query Plavix contain is an anti-coagulant or an anti-clotting medication and can increase the chance of bleeding during dental treatment..

Therefore it is advised to stop taking it about 5 days to a week before the treatment has to be done..

But would still suggest you to talk to your Physician once before you stop taking Plavix and proceed under his/her supervision only..

Any further questions are welcome..

Regards.
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How Many Days Before A Root Canal Surgery One Should Stop Taking Plavix?

Brief Answer: About 5 days before.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your query Plavix contain is an anti-coagulant or an anti-clotting medication and can increase the chance of bleeding during dental treatment.. Therefore it is advised to stop taking it about 5 days to a week before the treatment has to be done.. But would still suggest you to talk to your Physician once before you stop taking Plavix and proceed under his/her supervision only.. Any further questions are welcome.. Regards.