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by va_tony, Oct 28, 2007 06:51AM
It depends on the type of surgery and your doctor's preference but it's usually 3 to 5 days.
by ReelEscape, Oct 29, 2007 05:23AM
To: Cat1215
I went off for 5 days prior to serious dental surgery and my PT was 12.3 and INR was 1. Went back on the night after the surgery.
by caregiver222, Oct 29, 2007 09:34AM
The first thing to do it no tworry about what the blood levels are, but question the need for coumadin entirely. Your physician cannot suggest alternatives to coumadin. You must ask the question yourself and suggest you would like to consider an alternative.You may or may not require coumadin. Some people need it. But others can do well on alternative protocols. If you are off coumadin for a period of time ,you cannot simply "start again". You may have to begin again on an intravenous form of the drug for several days. DO NOT decide to go on and off coumadin without consulting your M.D.
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