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Is Ear Piercing Safe While On Heart Medication?

I am taking 75mg clopidogrel after heart attack 4 years ago ...also,used to take asprin but stopped a year ago .....please would I be able to get ears pierced as they have closed up? Take 15 different heart related tablets but just those blood thinners. Thank you Joan Harvey 67.
Thu, 14 Dec 2017
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dear sir
thanks for writing to hcm
it is advisable to stop the blood thinners at least 7-10. days before planning any procedure like dental uprooting or small surgery.
hope it helps
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Is Ear Piercing Safe While On Heart Medication?

dear sir thanks for writing to hcm it is advisable to stop the blood thinners at least 7-10. days before planning any procedure like dental uprooting or small surgery. hope it helps