I take Plavix prescribed by my internist due to a stroke I had 8 months ago. Should I go ahead and stop this ahead of my consultation knowing that I want surgery?

Please do not stop you Plavix or any medication prescribed by you doctor without first discussing this with the doctor who prescribed the medication. Dr. Steinsapir will assess your indications for taking a physician prescribed blood-thinning medication. In consultation with your physician, a decision will be made regarding this medication. There are many situations were eyelid surgery or other cosmetic procedures are not worth taking the risk of discontinuing these medications.

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