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A member asked:

If plavix (clopidogrel) is out of system after 33 hrs, why would dr. want you off for 7 days for medical procedures where you could bleed?

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Effect on platelets: Has irreversible effect on platelets so must clear the drug from your system before you have operative procedure. Effect lasts longer than the half life of the medication in your blood.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/26/2020

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Are there any alternative drug treatments to Plavix (clopidogrel) for stroke from both Carotid Artery50%Blockages which don't cause adverse effects of GI Bleeding?

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My 90 year old Dad needs a tooth extracted and his Dr told him stop Xarelto, Plavix and aspirin 5 days before and start Lovenox shots. These Lovenox shots can be taken while having the extraction? These shots won't increase bleeding?

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A member asked:

My Dad is 90 and is on plavix, xarelto and aspirin daily due to history of tia's and afib. He needs a tooth extracted. He is not sure if it's safer to go off these meds for a few days or stay on them and endure the bleeding?

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Can being on Plavix & aspirin make menstrual cramps more painful? I was diagnosed w/endometriosis years ago &already had painful cramps (before blood thinners).Today is day 4 of terrible cramps (no bleeding today) after 2 days heaving bleeding

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Does Plavix have a lower incident of stomach bleeding than high dose aspirin ?

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