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An Rx pill bottle inside of a heart drawing: Is it safe to stop blood thinners before surgery?
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Is it safe to stop blood thinners before surgery?

Doctors typically require patients to stop taking blood thinners at least 24 hours before surgery
An Rx vial: Eliquis reversal
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How to reverse Eliquis?

Andexxa works as a reversal agent to treat uncontrollable bleeding for those taking Eliquis
Pill bottle and prescription pad: Lisinopril side effects
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Lisinopril side effects, warnings, and interactions

Lisinopril is a generic medication used to treat high blood pressure but can come with side effects. Know the warnings and drug interactions of lisinopril before taking this medication.
Rx pill bottle: Losartan side effects
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Losartan side effects and how to avoid them

Losartan side effects include weight changes, heart palpitations, and sexual dysfunction
A doctor holding an electronic tablet: How long should you stop Eliquis before surgery?
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How long should you stop Eliquis before surgery?

Eliquis should be stopped between two and five days prior to surgery
Rx pad and pill bottle: Xarelto side effects
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Xarelto side effects and how to avoid them

Xarelto works to slow the formation of blood clots and is used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Common side effects are usually mild and temporary but serious effects require immediate medical attention.
Rx pill vs. pill: Eliquis vs Warfarin comparison
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Eliquis vs. Warfarin: Differences, similarities, and which is be...

Eliquis and warfarin are both blood thinners, or anticoagulants, used to prevent and treat blood clotting disorders
Medications edema and hypertension
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Torsemide vs. Lasix: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
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FDA approves apixaban, first Eliquis generic

The popular blood thinner medication helps those at risk for stroke, but it will not be available as a generic for many years
Rx injections: Lovenox vs. Heparin
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Lovenox vs. heparin: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Rx pills comparing irbesartan vs valsartan
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IrIbesartan vs. valsartan: Differences, similarities, and which ...

Irbesartan and valsartan treat hypertension, or high blood pressure, but they work in different ways