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I am due for an outpatient surgery, how long should i be off plavix (clopidogrel) and 81 mg aspirin before the surgery?

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Depends: It depends on the type of surgery. It also depends on the reason you are on these medication for. It would be prudent to check with your doctor.

Dr Gordon agreed

Answered 2/16/2016

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