Is it a blood thinner? should this be discontinued 7 days before surgery?

I am having surgery on Monday. I have been told to go off my coumandin for four days?

... Lovenox shots scheduled for this week-end. I am not sure why it is a blood thinner that doesn't effect the INR? Has anyone had surgery while ...

1 answer • 11 Dec 2009 •

Took 800mg Motrin - Should I be worried about blood thinning during up coming surgery?

I am having a section re-construct (diverticulitis surgery) in six days (this coming Monday). Today (Tuesday), I took 800 mg of motrin.

1 answer • 18 May 2011 •

How do they treat patients on Coumadin who need emergency surgery?

Ever since I have been on the blood thinner, I can't stop thinking of what will happen to me should I get into an accident and the medical staff ...

3 answers • 30 Sep 2011 • 1 star

A patient with high level blood thinner gets a blood clott, why?

2 answers • 27 Jan 2013 •

Is zolpidem a blood thinner? Should you take it within 5 days of surgery?

I am having surgery on my wrist in five days. Is zolpidem a blood thinner?

3 answers • 12 Mar 2013 •