Question 1

is it safe to take 1-3gr of fish oil per day with plavix (clopidogrel)? i've been reading conflicting advice on other sites. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's safe with these warnings: both drugs can increase your risk of abnormal bleeding. Recent studies have failed to show benefit from fish oil for coronary disease. That said, the 2 drugs have been used together by millions of people over many years.

Question 2

can you take plavix (clopidogrel) with omega 3 fish oil supplements.  i heard blood thinners complicates certain natural medicines.

Accepted Answer

Caution: Certain supplements like omega 3 and other natural supplements can alter function of medications. Consult your doctor.

Question 3

how many days before a (big) tattoo should i stop plavix (clopidogrel) and other blood thinning supplements (fish oil, bilberry extract, grape seed extract, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Don't stop plavix!: First, check with your doctor who prescribes the plavix (clopidogrel) for you. If it is being taken for a heart stent that was placed less than a year ago, you CANNOT stop the plavix (clopidogrel) for any reason. Also, be very cautious about using ANY other supplements along with your prescription medicines, especially other blood thinners. Be sure your doctor knows exactly what you are taking, including supplements.

Question 4

stroke  carotid artery taking clopidogrel
and fibrazate gp says i cannot take fish oil supplements but he's not sure if i can eat fish :facts please.

Accepted Answer

That's fine: Fish oil has failed all of the last four big studies. I never believed in it and most of my colleagues didn't either. You can eat anything you want. It's a quality of life issue -- food choices are very seldom the key to health and you should enjoy yourself.

Question 5

age 58 malecan i take omega-3 fish oil along with clopidogrel ( clavix 75) . im also taking rosuvastatin 20 mg. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Omega 3 fish oil has not been shown to be beneficial. Talk to the doctor who prescribed the mediations you are taking.

Question 6

i m on plavix (clopidogrel) which fruits that i can not eat.

Accepted Answer

Plavix (clopidogrel) should not: Have an interaction with fruit.

Question 7

is there anything that i can eat or drink that will help offset the bruising caused by the medication plavix (clopidogrel)?

Accepted Answer

YES  but confusing: Probably anytime is reasonable to begin arnica therapy if ok with your physician.  As stated it is controversial and not uniformly recommended. Furthermore there  is great confusion about the best form to deliver therapy such as oral or topical preparations. On top of that there are probably hundreds of oral versions each claiming to be more effective than the other so the confusion is multiplied.

Question 8

my mom starts chemo tuesday. does she take her daily medicines, including her plavix (clopidogrel) and bp meds. also does she eat before her treatments?

Accepted Answer

Best to: Ask her oncologist because each agent has different effects.  I urge patients to stay on their medical regimen. Many chemo therapies lower platelet counts, but clopidogirel Plavix (clopidogrel) is not used casually.  Light breakfast rarely a wrong choice; skip heavy or greasy foods.  The platelet effects occur 10 - 14 days after administration. Ask when she goes in on tuesday.

Question 9

can artharitis shots be taken while on plavix?

Accepted Answer

: Your chances of bleeding into the joint after injection into it are increased if you're taking both plavix&amp;aspirin. Most people go off their anticoagulant, aspirin or plavix for 2-7 days before an intraarticular injection. Your physician or cardiologist may not want you to stop your plavix at all and the orthopedic specialist or rheumatologist may ask you to forego the joint injection.

Question 10

what u think about plavix (clopidogrel)?

Accepted Answer

Good: It is a good anti platelet drug!

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Is it safe to take 1-3gr of fish oil per day with plavix (clopidogrel)? i've been reading conflicting advice on other sites. thanks!

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Can you take plavix (clopidogrel) with omega 3 fish oil supplements. i heard blood thinners complicates certain natural medicines.

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How many days before a (big) tattoo should i stop plavix (clopidogrel) and other blood thinning supplements (fish oil, bilberry extract, grape seed extract, etc.)?

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Stroke carotid artery taking clopidogrel and fibrazate gp says i cannot take fish oil supplements but he's not sure if i can eat fish :facts please.

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Age 58 malecan i take omega-3 fish oil along with clopidogrel ( clavix 75) . im also taking rosuvastatin 20 mg. thanks?

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I m on plavix (clopidogrel) which fruits that i can not eat.

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Is there anything that i can eat or drink that will help offset the bruising caused by the medication plavix (clopidogrel)?

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My mom starts chemo tuesday. does she take her daily medicines, including her plavix (clopidogrel) and bp meds. also does she eat before her treatments?

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Can artharitis shots be taken while on plavix?

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