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Mar14-10, 04:52 AM   #20
 
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Fluidistic: you should not take aspirin prior to receiving an operation or extraction. If you've taken aspirin anywhere in the week prior to the procedure, you should tell your doctor. Aspirin thins the blood and reduces the blood clotting mechanism, which can lead to excessive bleeding.