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Naproxen 2nd question

December 21, 2014 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med Ralf von Seckendorff

When does Naproxen stop being anticoagulant? Only after complete breakdown after 5-8 days or sooner? Do I need to worry about this after a tooth extraction?

Dr. med Ralf von Seckendorff

Good evening. Naproxen generally only has a slight anticoagulant effect, and the anticoagulant effect is technically only completely gone after complete breakdown after 5-8 days. However, the anticoagulant effect is usually already minimal after 1-2 days of discontinuation, so there should normally be no increased risk of bleeding after tooth extraction. You can even take it as a painkiller after tooth extraction (or ibuprofen), usually without an increased risk of bleeding, if it is not combined with other anticoagulants (e.g. aspirin, warfarin, etc.). It's best to discuss this calmly with your dentist beforehand. Best regards,