When Should NSAID's Be Stopped Before A Surgery?

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014

Question: How long before having surgery must you stop taking nsaids?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can continue till the day before surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Actually, if it is needed, NSAID's can be continued till the day before surgery.
Can I know the indication of NSAID.
What is the surgery that has been planned?
Hope I answered your query.
Please give the above information and you can ask any queries if you have.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (11 minutes later)

Ibuprofen. Neck surgery to remove bone spurs.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Some doctors advise to stop three days before surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hi
There are some doctors who advise to stop at least four days before surgery. It is better to call up your surgeon what does he think about its need before surgery. As I said in my previous mail it depends on the need of the drug till surgery.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar