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How long do you typically wait before starting anticoagulation after holding Leqembi/Kisunla in patients with cognitive impairment?

What is the typical washout period for these medications?
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Lecanemab's half-life is about 5-7 days. This means wait for about 3 to 4 weeks before starting anticoagulation.

The half-life of Donanemab (Kisnula) is about 12 days, which means waiting for anti-coagulation for about 6 to 8 weeks.

These are not hard and fast rules; it is done out of an abundance o...

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