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After heart stents how long do you have to stay on plavix (clopidogrel)?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Varies depending: Upon type of stent. Typically 1 month for bare metal & 1 year for drug encoated stent.

Answered 12/17/2012

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Long time : At least a year---and not uncommonly forever.

Answered 5/11/2014

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