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Can i take indomethacin for a migraine if i'm scheduled for hand surgery on wednesday.
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Generally no.: As a powerful non-COX-2 selective inhibitor, indomethacin can increase your bleeding risk and be contraindicated for surgery. We usually recommend that NSAIDs such as indomethacin be held for 5-7 days prior to surgery.
Answered 2/21/2015
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Not a great idea: Indomethacin can deactivate your platelets for up to a week and make you more prone to bleed during your surgery.
Answered 12/31/2016
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