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Been on plavix (clopidogrel) 75 mg since december (switched from effient) dr. will now stop after a year. how long until the plavix (clopidogrel) is out of my body.
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About a week: The vast majority of clopidogrel is excreted within 5-7 days after the ladt dose.
Answered 4/23/2014
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Plavix (clopidogrel) out: Plavix (clopidogrel) is rapidly with absorbed-peak plasma levelsof the main circulating metabolite occurring in~1hr. In humans, 50% excreted in urine and ~ 46% in feces five days after dosing. Plavix (clopidogrel) effect lasts for the life of the platelet (~ 7–10 days).
Answered 6/30/2014
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