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Hi all!

Has anyone had a tooth extraction whilst taking Ibrutinib? Did you have to pause medication for a few days?

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AnneHill

I havent had an extraction but recently had a root filling. I had to pause the Ibrutinib before and after. Check with the haematologist how many days. Ibrutinib can cause bleeding and has to be paused for lots of reasons. I hope he gets sorted ok, Anne uk

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Suzanne1970 in reply to AnneHill

Thanks Anne

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I’m not taking Ibrutinib but a later BTK inhibitor. Before a recent dental procedure, my haematologist confirmed that I’d need to stop taking my medication before and after an extraction, if that were required. Fortunately, I got away with a filling.

The standard break is three days before and three days after the procedure although other combinations are sometimes recommended. Best you confirm with your specialist who can look at your particular circumstances.

Also, check with your dentist and specialist if any antibiotics might be required.

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Suzanne1970 in reply to CLLerinOz

Thank you

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cllboy

Yes, and yes. My doc said 3 days before, day of, and 3 days after. But I did only 2 before and after as my blood numbers are good. Went fine.

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Suzanne1970 in reply to cllboy

Thank you

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stevesmith1964

Was advised 5 days pre and 10 days post by both of my oncology consultants. To be fair I had 3 x 10 days off in 9 months due to 3 covid infections and I am still in remission.

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Suzanne1970 in reply to stevesmith1964

Thank you

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Jevotchka

Hi Suzanne1970, I'm on Acalabrutinib and had a recent dental procedure (2 extractions plus 3 roots removed and was advised to stop Acalabrutinib for 5 days prior to op and 5 days after. Had no problems. All best wishes.

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Suzanne1970 in reply to Jevotchka

Thank you

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Sepsur

Yes, I had to stop for a week before & a week after extraction

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Suzanne1970 in reply to Sepsur

Thank you

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