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my mom is 89.... she has a stent in an artery in her brain ...she is on plavix and has been for 7 years. she needs teeth removed and a root canal . is it recommended she get off plavix prior or not? ... View answer
I take 75 mg of plavix every day because I have stents. I am going to have my teeth pulled and I need to know how soon before the dental work should I stop taking my plavix and when can I resume ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Michelle Gibson James
( General & Family Physician)
My husband has an extremely loose, sore, lower canine tooth . He's bee taking Plavix which has made all of his teeth loose and eventually come out on their own. This particular tooth is 'hanging' on by... View answer
plavix until I get the tooth pulled which will take place in 5 days. My question is that I am wondering ...I am a 59 year old male who is on plavix, have had 5 heart attacks & one angioplasty. I have... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Zubayer Alam
( General & Family Physician)
I am taking plavix 75 mg daily and Asa 81 mg daily. I am having a series of teeth extractions. First. Shall I stop taking plavix and if so, how long can I stop taking it. Second how long shall I wait ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Chibitam Obia
( General & Family Physician)
My dad had routine perio involved tooth ext today. Still mod- heavy bleeding 4 hrs later. He is on plavix, but he specifically asked cardiologist before procedure if he needed to discontinue use. He said ... View answer
I was told by my cardiologist that I could discontinue taking Plavix after 1 year -- I had a medicated stent implanted a year ago. How do I stop? I am to replace the Plavix with a full strength aspirin ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. MRUGANK BHAVSAR
( Critical Care Specialist)
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