Question 1

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 2

can i take beets or beet powder while taking plavix?

Accepted Answer

: There is no known interaction between plavix and beet products.

Question 3

can plavix replace eloquis or zarelto & is it milder than the two?

Accepted Answer

No. Arterial vs veno: Plavix represents an entirely different class of blood thinners than Eliquis &amp; Xarelto. Plavix (Clopidogrel) is an ARTERIAL blood thinner &amp; stabilizes cholesterol plaques that are found in arteries. Eliquis / Xarelto are VENOUS (atrial) blood thinners that prevent pooled blood from clotting. The choice depends on the type of disease (arterial or venous?). TTYD or use HealthTap Prime to discuss. GL

Question 4

should i be tested before taking plavix to see if i metabolize it?

Accepted Answer

: Not practically, you should just take it.

Question 5

half life of plavix 300 mg . procedure cancelled. how much plavix to give after rescheduled proc 24 hours later?

Accepted Answer

Plavix half life: Plavix comes in 75 mg, so I don't know why you say 300 mg. Usually plavix should be held for 7 days before invasive procedure.

Question 6

what is plavix (clopidogrel) used for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

best time to take plavix (clopidogrel)?

Accepted Answer

See below: No one time is better than another. Take daily.

Question 8

what u think about plavix (clopidogrel)?

Accepted Answer

Good: It is a good anti platelet drug!

Question 9

is too much plavix (clopidogrel) harmful?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plavix (clopidogrel) is a blood thinner and too much can cause bleeding.  Only take as directed.

Question 10

may i take plavix (clopidogrel) with epa?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: Not without speaking with your heart doctor. If you don't have a heart doctor, then talk to your primary care provider.  Most people could but when on medications like Plavix, (clopidogrel) it's better to discuss any new medication or supplement with your doctor including all OTC meds.

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Can artharitis shots be taken while on plavix?

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Can plavix replace eloquis or zarelto & is it milder than the two?

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Should i be tested before taking plavix to see if i metabolize it?

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Half life of plavix 300 mg . procedure cancelled. how much plavix to give after rescheduled proc 24 hours later?

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What is plavix (clopidogrel) used for?

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Best time to take plavix (clopidogrel)?

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