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I Need To Come Off Eliquis To Have A Bladder

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Posted on Wed, 4 Mar 2020
Question: I need to come off Eliquis to have a bladder surgery on Feb. 21.2020. They are going to do abrasive surgery for suspected bladder cancer. How is the safest way to come off Eliquis to have the procedure done.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Stop it five days before procedure.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you should stop eliquis 5 days before the procedure.

Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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I Need To Come Off Eliquis To Have A Bladder

Brief Answer: Stop it five days before procedure. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. I think you should stop eliquis 5 days before the procedure. Hope I have answered the question . Let me know if I can assist you further.