apixiban and dental extraction

[Robfromwales]

I am due to have a wisdom tooth out in coming weeks. In a conversation with my dentist I am sure she said that NICE guidelines were not to stop apixiban before procedure. Any thoughts?

[Captain_Birdseye]

Run it past your gp or cardiologist or pharmacist... they'll be better placed to advise you about medications and when they can be stopped.

[Robfromwales in reply to Captain_Birdseye]

thanks for reoky

[Robfromwales in reply to Robfromwales]

reply even!

[MountainGoat52]

I was on the anti-coagulant Prasugrel when I had two wisdom teeth extracted. As my dentist was happy to do the procedure without me stopping the medication, I didn't bother consulting my GP or Cardiology. In the event there was very little bleeding.

[Robfromwales in reply to MountainGoat52]

thanks for reply