Blood-Thinning Medications

Blood Thinning Medications

Cosmetic surgeons in Maryland urge patients to understand the effects of all the medicine they take. Medications containing aspirin, for example, have a systemic effect on anyone who consumes them on a daily basis. These products are known as blood thinners, thus they change the blood-clotting ability of those taking them, which obviously impacts the ability to heal after surgery.

Dr. Garazo advises you that the ideal time to DISCONTINUE these products is two (2) COMPLETE WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY, unless otherwise directed by your surgeon. Even one pill within this time period can affect bleeding.

Please review the list below, compiled by Maryland cosmetic surgeons, prior to your cosmetic surgery procedure. Feel free to ask our knowledgeable staff any questions you have about blood-thinning medications or any medicine that you are currently taking.

Advil
Alcohol
Aleve
Alka Seltzer
Anacin
Anaprox
Ansaid
APC
Aspirin
BC Cold Powder
BC Tables and/or Powder
Brufen
Bufferin
Cama Arthritis Pain Reliever
Cephalgesics
Cogesprin
Coricidin
Coumadin
Coumadin/Warafin—is usually stopped 5 days prior to an elective procedure, only with approval from your family physician.
Darvon
Darvon with Aspirin
Disalcid Tablets and/or Capsules
Doan’s Regular & Extra Strength
Dolobid
Dristan
Duradyne Tablets
Easprin Vitamin E—does not contain aspirin, but does act as a blood thinner.
Ecotrin
Empirin
Equagesic Tablets
Excedrin
Feldene
Florinal
Flubiprofen Sodium
4-Way Cold Tablets
Goody’s Headache Powder/Tablets
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Meclomen
Medipren
Midol PMS Caplets
Midol 200
Naprosyn
Percodan
Persatine
Plavix
Quagesic
Robaxisal
Rufen
Sine Aid
Trandate
Trental
Trilisate
Vanquish
Wesprin
Zavtrin
Zoprin