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If you stop taking ibuprofen 48 hours prior to surgery are you okay?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, it's better than if you didn't stop using it at all that is. BUT, I've had numerous procedures and they tell me 5 days is the magic number for some reason. It is a blood thinner and they don't want people bleeding during surgery for sure...so check with your doc or a nurse to see if 48 hours is ok to be sure.
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