Plavix FAQ

Is Plavix available surrounded by different doses and is it influential at lower dosing?
I have only ever seen it at 75mg tablets. That is pretty much the standard dose except immediately after stent placement they may hold 2 or 3 that day, but then only 75mg daily. In response to the potentially dangerous answer above... Aspirin alone is insufficient in patients following...

Is within a drug assistance program for Plavix, made by Bristol-Meyers Squibb/Sanofi?
I'm trying to find an assistance program for obtaining the drug Plavix, made by Bristol-Meyers Squibb/Sanofi for uninsured patients. Can anyone help? - Yes. Start here: http://www.pparx.org/

"Formula 747 Joint Support". Does it interact beside blood pressure meds similar to plavix, attenolol, etc.?
I have cardiovascular disease and recently started taking "Formula 747 Joint Support." Anyone have any info on contraindicaions? - Well, I'm not sure what is in Formula 747 Joint Support but I'm guessing it's glucosamine and perchance chondroitin too. The important thing to know...

Am i at risk taking plavix and aspirin at the sametime?
You entail to talk to your doctor about this. I had this same discussion about a year ago. My doctor suggested Plavix even give me some samples. I wanted to find out what my cardiologist had to say. He said "nope you don't stipulation it". Everyone is different-only your doctor(s)...

Look at this bruise should i travel to dr I am on plavix ? ?
I have a blood clot in my left groin area, so I am on plavix. I fell the other afternoon when I was giving my son a bath and I hit the edge of the bathtub next to my right leg. I need someone with medical knowledge to tell me...

My dad overdosed on Plavix and Lisinopril (purposely) - What are the probability that he will live?
Please, anybody who knows what the effects are of taking a bottle of plavix and a bottle of lisinopril or knows what happens if you overdose answer. I am very worried right now that I will lose my father... the EMT arrived in a few minutes and he's...

My doctor have suddenly stopped plavix?
without explanation? Clopidogrel is used to prevent strokes and heart attacks in patients at risk for these problems. Clopidogrel is in a class of medications call antiplatelet drugs. It works by helping to prevent harmful blood clots. Please see the web pages for more details on Clopidogrel (generic name) Plavix (brand name). Source(s): http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugi� http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clopidogrel ...

Ok if my friend does not rob plavix because he lost his insurance for awhile is it for sure something will ?
I can only judge by the effects plavix has on me. Its effects last lone a few days after you discontinue taking the pill. I know that because that is how long before surgery you must discontinue it so you...

Ok very soon my friend said he be thought fine next to out taking his plavix he have a stent surrounded by nearly a month?
all that medacations and thinks he does not need plavix at all.He have a medcated stent put in about a month ago now has lost his insurance and newly states things cost to much and he feels better off all...

Should i stop taking plavix if i achieve black&blue?
yes NO! This is a blood thinning agent and I'm assuming you are on aspirin therapy as well so until your body really starts to get used to this medication, you will in fact wake up with bruises all over you. I have be on Plavix and 325mg Aspirin therapy for...

Sinus Problems on the drug Plavix?
Just an advice, dont stop taking plavix unless instructed to do so. It is very important medicine, trust me. inform your doctor. ive be on plavix for about 3 1/2 months now and have no such side effects , go to net md and see if thats a normal side effect

Taking plavix and have desperate side effects?
My Doctor put me on plavix due to an injury I sustained to my carotid artery. Shortly after I started the medication, my sinuses became a problem. I can barely breath through my nose sometimes and when I clear them, a bloody clot seems to dislodge. I've contacted the Doctor but haven't hear back from him yet. I'm...

What dull pain reliever's can you lug along next to plavix?
My Grama is also taking ultracet, for severe pains which contains some tylenol. The doctor said she shouldnt take advil or naproxen (aleve) with the plavix, but she can take tylenol. due to the fact that the ultracet already contains tylenol she's afraid to appropriate more on top of it but is in alot...

Why does plavix that i bear bruise me so impossible i cart 75 mil?
I can only scrape a little bit on something and a nasty bruise starts. All my doctor can influence its better than a stroke - The doctors or nurses should've told you the side effects to expect from that medication. Are you on any other medications besides Plavix? You...

Why would a being enjoy to bring 150mg plavix a daytime?
prescribed by DR. - They need to ask the doctor. I've ordered 300mg post stent placement, followed by 75mg daily. But I'm not aware of any studies on the benefit of twice the regular dose.