Question 1

can a person ingest plavix and eliquis at the same time in the morning every day?

Accepted Answer

: Certainly, the risk of bleeding is increased taking both of these at the same time, but is can be taken at the same time for example when the patient has a cardiac stent and atrial fibrillation. Medication are given then the benefits out way the risks. Speak to your doctor.

Question 2

h attack  and stroke 11 months ago,  1 des in lad,  took plavix (clopidogrel)  all  the  time  &  aspirin for 3,5 months. can plavix (clopidogrel)  be  substituted with eliquis?

Accepted Answer

Data still coming in: To date most information favors Eliquis over Plavix (clopidogrel) in several studies mainly having to do with atrial fibrillation. Data on your particular situation is not really available yet partly because we have to test Eliquis with DES to see if there are any problems. Keep watching as I am sure if Eliquis proves out you may be able to switch in future

Question 3

if i'm taking plavix, eliquis, and baby aspirin, is it safe to take one daily men's multivitamin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Multivitamin supplements contain vitamins and minerals. There is no adverse side effects to taking them together. Since you are on blood thinners, avoid supplements that contain vitamin E, fish oils, Turmeric and gingko biloba as these also thin the blood. Talk to your dr about why you are using 3 blood thinning meds. Plavix and Elaquis taken together can dramatically increase your bleeding risk.

Question 4

what is the preferred blood thinner for 72yr male with hypertension and paroxysmal afib apixaban or combined (aspirin&plavix) which one is more safe?

Accepted Answer

Depends on risk: Depends on CHADSVASC  score. If score &gt;2 then should be on anticoagulant. If bleeding risk is low Coumadin, (warfarin) apixaban or rivaroxaban are acceptable. If bleeding risk is high then talk to your cardiologist about the watchman device.

Question 5

is it possible for someone to be genetically resistant to eliquis like some are to plavix or does eliquis work for all?

Accepted Answer

: Possible. I would go to Drugs.com and punned,com and search to see. Also do the every few weeks as new genetic mutations affecting drug metabolism are reported often. Also include any other drugs being taken into their interaction checker.

Question 6

can h2 blocker such as pepcid be used with plavix and eliquis ?longterm?

Accepted Answer

: Yes -if not taken at the same time- as pepcid can interfere with their absorption a bit

Question 7

does ibesartan (avapro) interact with eliquis or plavix ?

Accepted Answer

: Irbesartan, belonging to the class of ARBs used to treat hypertension has  no interaction problems with eliquis or plavix. Your pharmacist can validate this.

Question 8

any interaction between nystatin for candida and eliquis and plavix ?

Accepted Answer

: You can take nystatin when on eliquis and plavix. The only major concern is bleeding risk when taking eliquis and plavix together but I assume you and your doctor have known that.

Question 9

does eliquis affect inr? my inr was almost low at 0.85 and i am taking eliquis and plavix. should i be concerned ? pt/ptt were normal?

Accepted Answer

: Neither Eliquis nor Plavix affect the INR, PT or PTT. A low INR does not increase your bleeding risk (a high INR does). Plavix affects the platelet function and thus decreases your clotting risk. Your blood will clot slower when taking Plavix. Best of luck to you!

Question 10

can i substitute plavix (clopidogrel) for eliquis? i have atril fibrillation condition. what are advantages and disadvantages of each medication, if substitutes?

Accepted Answer

I'm afraid not : If you have atrial fibrillation better use an anticoagulant, Eliquis. Plavix (clopidogrel) is an antiplatlet drug, two different mechanisms, discuss with your doctor, wish you wellness

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Is it safe to plavix and eliquis at the same time

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Can a person ingest plavix and eliquis at the same time in the morning every day?

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H attack and stroke 11 months ago, 1 des in lad, took plavix (clopidogrel) all the time & aspirin for 3,5 months. can plavix (clopidogrel) be substituted with eliquis?

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If i'm taking plavix, eliquis, and baby aspirin, is it safe to take one daily men's multivitamin?

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What is the preferred blood thinner for 72yr male with hypertension and paroxysmal afib apixaban or combined (aspirin&plavix) which one is more safe?

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Is it possible for someone to be genetically resistant to eliquis like some are to plavix or does eliquis work for all?

A member asked:

Can h2 blocker such as pepcid be used with plavix and eliquis ?longterm?

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Does ibesartan (avapro) interact with eliquis or plavix ?

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Any interaction between nystatin for candida and eliquis and plavix ?

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Does eliquis affect inr? my inr was almost low at 0.85 and i am taking eliquis and plavix. should i be concerned ? pt/ptt were normal?

A member asked:

Can i substitute plavix (clopidogrel) for eliquis? i have atril fibrillation condition. what are advantages and disadvantages of each medication, if substitutes?

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