Blood thinners

[winnietecue]

I have just had a tooth out and i am on blood thinners obviously i stopped taking the thinners after

the extraction when do i go back to taking the blood thinners

[winnietecue]

thank you

[Wonky_heart]

I was told not to stop my blood thinners when I had my tooth out. BIG mistake! I bled heavily for 9 hours ending up in A & E. However, despite all the blood loss, I was advised to continue the blood thinners and I didn't have any other problems.

[Happyrosie in reply to Wonky_heart]

Same with my husband. Recommendation is not to stop. But if you do, it must be about seven days before then resume immediately

[PadThaiNoodles in reply to Happyrosie]

I think it also depends on the blood thinner. Seven days sounds like warfarin? (I think the NOACs are faster to start/stop.)

[Happyrosie in reply to PadThaiNoodles]

This was the opinion of a dermatologist and was regarding Clopidogrel. Mind you we’re been told, on other occasions. ten days but mostly “don’t stop!!” Ended up in A and E when didn’t stop ……..