Plavix Questions

Brilinta vs Plavix: what's the difference?

Which is better or more effective Brilinta or Plavix?

How long does Plavix stay in the body once I stop taking it. How much Plavix is too much?

How long should I take Plavix? I have been taking it for 8 years. I have a lot of bleeding under?

... the skin on my arms, ugly blood spots. When I had a stent put in 8 years ago there was another blockage 60%. Last year when I had my last heart test they found that this blockage was completely gone and the Dr. said that he did not know why. Now I am afraid to stop taking Plavix because I... read more

Are there any acceptable pain killers to take while taking Plavix?

I am looking for an OTC pain killer such as Advil to take for back pain and occasional arthritis pain. I have just been prescribed Plavix.

Should a person be weaned from Plavix or taken off Plavix "cold turkey?"?

My reason for asking this question: A former, "newly acquired," physician instructed me to stop taking Plavix. I had been on Plavix for a period of approximately 5 years. The Plavix was prescribed for me by another physician after having several surgeries on my Femoral Arteries. The last... read more

I accidentally took my morning meds tonight. Do I take my night meds now?Do I skip am meds in morn?

Am meds: PLAVIX, Coreg cr, ,Clopidogrel, Venlafaxine. Pm meds: Simvastatin, Aspirin, Had a HA blockage in LAD in 2009. Ended up with 6 stents in LAD after a Vaso-vagal event

Blood in stools is this a problem?

I have been on Plavix for 2 years -- I has a stent put in 2 years ago it was 90% closed - all is well, except that I have some blood in my stools everyday but just a trace - Is this a problem?

Why would a patient be put on a combination of coumadin lovenox, aspirin, plavix, heparin?

heparin plavix aspirin lovenox coumadin

I take Plavix. What non-NSAID medication can I safely take for arthritis pain and inflammation?

I am not supposed to take NSAIDS because I take Plavix daily as a heart attack and heart surgery survivor. What drug can I take to get relief from the pain and the inflammation? The pain is mostly located in my fingers and hands.

Can plavix cause nose bleeding ?

I have been on plavix for 14 months and have several nose bleeds a day many lasting for 20 minutes or more.

I am 51 year,I take plavix (75mg),and aspirin(81mg),atorvastatin (10mg) daily after stent placement?

... almost from 4 month ago and my doctor order until 8 months I must use ,but gastrointestinal side effects are very seen,bloating,stomachpain,pain in joints,back pain,and I use RANITIDIN but stomach pain and bloating is hard and acute ,what can i do?

Is bloating (water retention) a side effect of plavix?

I have been prescribed a daily dosage of 75 mg after an angioplasty (2 stents). My weight has gone up 5 pounds in three days.

What is the effect of having alcohol while on Plavix ? How about little amount like a glass of wine?

... or couple of beers aucationally ?

I am always so cold. Is this because of the plavix? What can I do to stay warmer?

How do I stop Plavix?

I have been taking Plavix for 2 years after MI back in 2009/100% occlusion of the left ventrical artery/.. The cardiologist thinks it is safe to stop it now. I have 2 bare metal stents and one DES/Xience V/ inside those two in the same artery. Have read a lot about the so called rebound effect of... read more