What foods should I avoid while taking Plavix?
Foods to avoid when taking heart medications
- Asparagus.
- Broccoli.
- Brussels sprouts.
- Cauliflower.
- Green onions.
- Kale.
- Parsley.
- Spinach.
Does Plavix affect memory?
Although no creditable studies have been done on Plavix and memory, it’s unlikely that this drug is the cause of her short-term memory loss — for a couple of reasons.
Can I take aspirin instead of Plavix?
The combination of clopidogrel and aspirin is better than aspirin or clopidogrel alone in preventing another heart attack but the risk of bleeding is higher.
Why is Plavix and aspirin used together?
Aspirin Combined With Clopidogrel (Plavix) Decreases Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Can I take Plavix every other day?
Conclusions: Long term dual anti-platelet therapy with aspirin 81 mg daily and clopidogrel 75 mg every other day beyond 12 months after PCI with DES may be a safe and efficacious cost-saving strategy to prevent VLST.
Can you stop Plavix cold turkey?
You do not need to wean the drug, and can stop it abruptly.
Is bruising a side effect of Plavix?
You may have bruising while you’re taking Plavix. Bruising is common with medications, such as Plavix, that prevent your body from forming blood clots.
Why would Dr take me off Plavix?
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Patients given the blood-clot preventer Plavix after a heart attack or after receiving a stent have a far higher risk of heart attack or death in the three months after they stop taking the drug, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
How long should a person take Plavix?
The standard recommendation is typically at least 12 months of Plavix. But the study found that six months of treatment was enough to prevent rare but deadly complications, says researcher Marco Valgimigli, MD, of the University Hospital of Ferrara, in Italy.
Does Plavix make you tired?
Clopidogrel may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: excessive tiredness.
How long should you stay on Plavix after a TIA?
Based on the results of the CHANCE trial, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recommends clopidogrel and aspirin for 21 days starting in the first 24 hours after a minor stroke or TIA. However, the 21-day duration was arbitrary, according to the study investigators.
When can I stop taking Plavix?
Early clopidogrel (Plavix) withdrawal (i.e., less than six weeks after bare-metal stents, less than six months after acute coronary syndrome, less than 12 months after drug-eluting stents) should be avoided because it is the main predictor of coronary thrombosis.
Can you have a colonoscopy while on Plavix?
Our practice is to suspend warfarin 5-7 days, aspirin 3 days, and clopidogrel (Plavix) 7 days prior to colonoscopy that may require polypectomy. Generally, we accept an INR of ≤1.5 as safe.
Can you have surgery while taking Plavix?
There is currently no evidence to support for or against the use continuation or discontinuation of clopidogrel prior to general surgery.