Question 1

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 2

i am on plavix and want to get another tattoo is it safe?

Accepted Answer

: You will have more and sustained bleeding due to Plavix.

Question 3

i had 2 heart stents and put on plavix (clopidogrel) in march 2012. i would like to get a tattoo. what is your opinion?

Accepted Answer

Avoid tattoo : Having stents placed, you will have a higher risk of complication due to potential infection caused by tattooing.  Given that, i would avoid tattooing.

Question 4

i am 34 and had asd cath closure last month, now on plavix (clopidogrel) and aspirin.  bad idea to get a tattoo while on these meds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tattoos can become infected and can also transmit hepatitis c occasionally. Also Aspirin and Plavix (clopidogrel) are potent blood thinners and would increase the risk of bleeding and bruising during the procedure. It would be prudent to avoid it. Also, many people change their minds about tattoos years later and require expensive laser treatments to remove them.

Question 5

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 6

i take a blood thinning drug called clopidogrel can i have a tattoo done?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo: Getting a tattoo is always an infection risk. If there's bleeding, it will be considerably worse when taking anticoagulants. Not a good idea.

Question 7

can i get a tattoo while on clopidogrel as a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Would not: Since there will be excessive bleeding during the process it will make it very difficult for the tattoo artist.

Question 8

what is plavix (clopidogrel) used for?

Accepted Answer

Plavix (clopidogrel): Plavix (clopidogrel) is a blood thinner.

Question 9

can i take tumeric if on plavix??

Accepted Answer

: Turmeric may potentiate the bleeding property of plavix. .This combination is not recommended.

Question 10

can i take flexeril while on plavix?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can. Take care.

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

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I am on plavix and want to get another tattoo is it safe?

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I had 2 heart stents and put on plavix (clopidogrel) in march 2012. i would like to get a tattoo. what is your opinion?

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I am 34 and had asd cath closure last month, now on plavix (clopidogrel) and aspirin. bad idea to get a tattoo while on these meds?

A member asked:

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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I take a blood thinning drug called clopidogrel can i have a tattoo done?

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Can i get a tattoo while on clopidogrel as a blood thinner?

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What is plavix (clopidogrel) used for?

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Can i take tumeric if on plavix??

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Can i take flexeril while on plavix?

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