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If I took 500mg of Naproxen 7 days prior to a lower bleph. Should I reschedule the surgery?

January 7, 2014
Asked By:Jennifer13

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January 9, 2014

Answer: Taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory within a week of surgery could cause some additional bleeding.

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 9, 2014

Answer: Taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory within a week of surgery could cause some additional bleeding.

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 9, 2014

Answer: Naproxen Before Lower Bleph

George C. Peck, Jr, MD
January 9, 2014

Answer: Naproxen Before Lower Bleph

George C. Peck, Jr, MD
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January 9, 2014

Answer: I took 500mg of Naproxen 7 days prior to a lower bleph

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January 9, 2014

Answer: I took 500mg of Naproxen 7 days prior to a lower bleph

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired)

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