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it’s been drummed into me that I have to take blood thinners every 12 hours - and have set alarm for 8am & 8 pm…

I have been told to take meds before procedure . Should I take at 5:30 am before I leave for hospital, 7:30 am when I arrive or wait until 8 am

is there an issue taking them within 12 hours ?

I am on apaxiban

( waiting for call back from hospital on this but you lot are so knowledgable!)

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IMHO 30 mins won't make any difference but three hours yes. Try to stay as close to every 12 hours as possible.

I’m not medically trained and you are doing the right thing by checking with the hospital. Generally, it shouldn’t be a problem if there is some minor changes in the times you take Apixaban. Personally, I would take it at 7.30 before you leave because your mind is likely to be active once you leave home and if you happen to forget to take it in all the cuffuffle, (not a medical term) they will cancel the procedure. Hope all goes well, it will all be over before you know it and please let us know how you get on……

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Hi

She's leaving at 5.30am and arriving 7.30am. Joy

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Jajarunner

I didn't take mine as I was told not to eat/drink after 7 am and mine was due at 8. I told everyone this before the procedure and they didn't seem bothered at all! But if I did it again I shall still tell them all!!

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pusillanimous in reply toJajarunner

When I had my cardioversion, nobody seemed concerned about when or what I had eaten! It so happened I had a check up with the Cardiologist in the morning, and I was in AF (I didn't know). He asked me if I'd like a cardioversion, I replied since I'm here I might as well (his offices are in a hospital) - I was taken to the ward, and he came and carried out the procedure in the early afternoon. I was given a chicken sandwich afterwards !!!!!

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Jajarunner in reply topusillanimous

I once spent a whole night in A&E because they couldn't cardiovert me coz I had eaten two biscuits!! So frustrating 😡 but better safe than sorry, I suppose

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JOY2THEWORLD49

Hi

You should have a leaflet with your box of Apixaban.

I take Pradaxa twice day and I don't worry unless it's too close. I take 10am and 10pm.

cheri JOY 74. (NZ)

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Mrsd_uk

Had a phonecall from nurse …

Bringing time forward 1 hour today till 7 am

Then tomorrow at 6 am ( shall stop on way to have last sip & take tablets )

Relieved I have a plan !

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DevonHubby1

For my wife's cardioversion earlier this month she was told to take the anti-coagulants as prescribed including the day of the procedure. Any missed dosage within the last month would likely mean the procedure would be postponed.

So, as others have suggested, take them at 7:30 so you don't forget.

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