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Medicines ticagrelorQuestion & answer

ticagrelor · Medicine question

Should ticagrelor be stopped before dental work or surgery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

Tell the dentist, surgeon and prescriber well in advance. Do not stop it yourself; interruption must be planned against bleeding and clotting risks.

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