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A member asked:
Help! is it possible to have a tooth pulled while taking plavix (clopidogrel) and aspirin?
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Yes: An extraction while on such medications is possible with proper management. See an oral surgeon to receive the care you need.
Answered 5/18/2016
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Yes: Yes and it's done on a routine basis. Your dentist should consult with the physician who has you on these medications and either the dosage will be adjusted, stopped temporarily or can be done with no change in the medications depending upon the individual circumstances.
Answered 2/16/2020
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