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hi. im up for a cystoscopy next week and was informed in appointment letter not to stop taking medications as its performed under local anaestethic. however im taking clopidogrel75 and emcor5 so wondering if i might bleed too much. i dont have to fast as well which is good. any info appreciated . cheers Kevin.
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Hector78249 tom69824
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I had a cystoscopy exam on August 20, 2019, for a bladder/prostate exam. The exam was performed under local anesthesia and I did NOT have to stop taking my medications, which also include clopidogrel, aspirin, etc. The exam is noninvasive and if the doctor is a good one like mine the procedure should go well. In my case thanks to GOD ALMIGHTY my cystoscopy exam was Normal other than my prostate being a little larger which is not unusual for my age. Hope your exam was normal too. Best wishes ........
tom69824 Hector78249
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thanks hector. very encouraging message. i thought bleeding might occur when cystoscope is inserted into urethra. cheers Kevin.
CLJim tom69824
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Tom I assume you are a male..........if you check out video's on youtube you will note that you want doctor to use a flex scope with a rubberized end not a rigid scope and preferably in a prone position....sure you will do fine