Question 1

what is the definition or description of: plavix allergy?

Accepted Answer

Plavix allergy: Usually means an allergy to the medication called plavix

Question 2

allergy to aspirin despite having taken it for years. doctor wants to switch to plavix. would that be as effective at preventing clots ? and 325 mg aspirin would convert to how much plavix. ?

Accepted Answer

: Clopidogrel (Plavix) 75mg daily mono therapy was compared to Aspirin in the CAPRIE trial in 1996 to have a statistically significant relative risk reduction only for peripheral artery disease (8.7%). A true aspirin allergy is anaphylaxis and the benefits and risks of taking it should be considered. Reference: https://www.hcplive.com/view/advances-in-pad-management-caprie-and-dapt-trials

Question 3

i have been on 325 mg aspirin daily for almost two years. my eosinophils have slowly been rising (now 1,300 ) & make up 15% of wbcs. hives, allergy symptoms , abnormal liver/kidney functioning. is this dress syndrome ? ext steps ? switch 2 plavix?

Accepted Answer

: You need to tell us more about your use of Aspirin and what is the reason behind its use ?necessary.
With a high Eosinophil count, drug allergy becomes a serious consideration.
You need to see an allergist and also consider stopping Aspirin unless there is a good reason to be on a blood thinner(?)

Question 4

do you need a prescription for plavix (clopidogrel)?

Accepted Answer

Plavix (clopidogrel): Yes, Plavix (clopidogrel) requires a prescription.

Question 5

why do i have a severe headache after taking plavix (clopidogrel)?

Accepted Answer

Plavix (clopidogrel) Headache: The most common side effects are: chest pain and a sudden severe headache, increased bleeding, nose bleeds, headaches, and bruising. See your doctor for medication adjustment.

Question 6

how long do i have to stop taking plavix in order to get a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

: You don't mention for what condition you're taking plavix. If you have a coronary artery stent in place you shouldn't discontinue plavix  at all. If you're taking it for a prior stroke or a recurrent TIA, I still don't recommend going off it for a tatoo.

Question 7

how soon after a gi scope is it safe to start back on plavix (clopidogrel)?

Accepted Answer

Next AM: You may start the next am after the procedure.

Question 8

is there a reaction between plavix (clopidogrel) and green coffee bean extract?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Please understand that green coffee bean extract is an unregulated herbal that has variable concentrations of caffeine in different formulations and no studies systematically searching for an interaction with plavix (clopidogrel). That said, there are no known interactions between Plavix (clopidogrel) and caffeine.

Question 9

i'm on plavix, (clopidogrel) but want to get back into mixed martial arts. is this a bad idea?

Accepted Answer

Yes, bad idea: Yes you bruise much more easily, and if you have head trauma, you could bleed into your brain, don't do it!

Question 10

is it safe to take plavix and cymbalta (duloxetine)?  i heard that is not a good drug combination

Accepted Answer

With caution: There is a caution about combining the two agents as both can increase the risk of bleeding, by different mechanisms. This however would be true of any serotonergic antidepressant. You should discuss any concerns you have the prescribing physicians.

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What is the definition or description of: plavix allergy?

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Allergy to aspirin despite having taken it for years. doctor wants to switch to plavix. would that be as effective at preventing clots ? and 325 mg aspirin would convert to how much plavix. ?

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I have been on 325 mg aspirin daily for almost two years. my eosinophils have slowly been rising (now 1,300 ) & make up 15% of wbcs. hives, allergy symptoms , abnormal liver/kidney functioning. is this dress syndrome ? ext steps ? switch 2 plavix?

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Do you need a prescription for plavix (clopidogrel)?

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Why do i have a severe headache after taking plavix (clopidogrel)?

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How soon after a gi scope is it safe to start back on plavix (clopidogrel)?

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Is there a reaction between plavix (clopidogrel) and green coffee bean extract?

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I'm on plavix, (clopidogrel) but want to get back into mixed martial arts. is this a bad idea?

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Is it safe to take plavix and cymbalta (duloxetine)? i heard that is not a good drug combination

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