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Dad had cabg surgery 1yr ago. just hurt his shoulder; ortho md gave prescription for diclofenac sodium 75mg. safe to take given his 4x cabg 1 yr ago? thank you

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Michael Dansie answered

Yes : Nsaids are generally safe for the short term.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/21/2020

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: Unless some other allergy or reaction. List all meds and talk with pharmacy to be sure of any conflicts.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 10/23/2013

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Dr. Pasala Ravichandran answered

Yes: Safe until his problem gets better.

Answered 10/26/2013

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A member asked:

Dad had cabg surgery 1yr ago. just hurt his shoulder; ortho md gave prescription for diclofenac sodium 75mg. safe to take given his 4x cabg 1 yr ago? thank you

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Michael Dansie answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Weisberger agreed

Dr. Pasala Ravichandran answered

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