“Dental implants ”
I have had procedure scheduled for a long time to put dental implants in. A few weeks ago I had a dvt in my leg and I am taking eliquis. Is it possible for me to have that surgery when I am in the 2nd month taking eliquis 5mg 2 times. Day? If so would I need to stop it and how long before surgery?
Thank you very much for your help!
Thank you very much for your help!
Male | 33 years old
Medications: Eliquis
Conditions: Dvt
9 Answers
Patients usually do not have to stop Eliquis. Although it is a blood thinner it does not affect clotting ability like other types of Blood thinner. If your dentist is comfortable with that depending on the extent of the surgical procedure they may move forward or they may contact your PCP to see if you are able to discontinue the Eliquis.
Eliquis is a drug that cannot be reversed in the office in the event of a bleeding event. Your question about whether you can undergo surgery depends on what your doctor that has prescribed the Eliquis decides is in your best interest. I would not stop the Eliquis neither would I recommend undergoing any surgery without your MD's consent.
I would recommend to see your PCP for a medical clearance prior to having implants placed. Most likely your PCP will have you take a 3 day holiday of Eliquis prior to dental surgery.
The Eliquis would complicate the implant placement. It's best to consult your physician who put you on the Eliquis, to see if he (she) can safely stop the Eliquis for a short period of time to have the implant placed. Michael Frith DDS
You have to talk to your doctor to know if you can stop the medication (Eliquis) prior to implant surgery.
I’m sorry about your dvt. I would just postpone the implant placement until this got resolved. If that isn’t possible usually your off the thinner for 2-4 days depending on what your medical doctor thinks. He may feel it’s to soon for you to be off the thinners You should consult with him first and we can also request a clearance from him in case there are any pre cautions or concerns he /she may have. The clearance is a written form to a person doctor letting them know what procedure is to be done and if there will be any medical concerns
Tell your dentist. They will get medical clearance from your physician
with instructions.
with instructions.
When it comes to blood thinners, every surgeon is different. Some surgeons require an INR within 24 hours of placing your implant to check how quickly you stop bleeding. Usually they prefer you not to stop Eliquis before a surgeon because of how the medications work.
Hi,Every person is different and every situation needs to be managed carefully. Typically you should discontinue taking Eliquis 48 hours prior to an elective invasive procedure and resume it at your next regularly scheduled time. You should contact your prescribing physician and get his input. Dr. D
