A member asked:

Husband seeing bright red blood and some clots after colon polyp removal today. he takes plavix (clopidogrel) every day, but stopped taking it 4 days ago. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Very concerning: You need to call his endoscopist immediately or if unable to reach go to the nearest hospital ER ASAP!! He should not have restarted the Plavix (clopidogrel) yet. You must talk to the doctor who performed the procedure today!!!!

Dr Heldman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/25/2015

1.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Husband seeing bright red blood and some clots after colon polyp removal today. he takes plavix (clopidogrel) every day, but stopped taking it 4 days ago. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Dr Heldman and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

What does it mean to have traces of protein in urine , 12 per field red blood cells and 4 per field white blood cells but no infection present. P.S: He takes Plavix, diabetes and cholesterol medications .

A member asked:

On Plavix 75 mg. Some increased bruising. 2-5 RBC in urine test. Now having bright red blood following bowel movements. Where is the bleeding come from? Do I contact the vascular doc who presribed Plavix or GI doctor?

A member asked:

I had a stent put in my leg a week ago , I am on plavix and xarelto . Was on xarelto prior to stent because of a small blood clot . I am feeling nauseous sometimes and my heart rate feels fast . Idk what it is or maybe anxiety ? Please help?

A member asked:

Had brachial artery blood clot complication after brachial accessed catheter angiogram. No heart disease.Clot was removed surgically. Why do I have to be on Plavix, Eliquis, and aspirin now? Why am I at a higher risk for another blood clot?

A member asked:

Does Amlodipine bestylate interact with Eliquis or Plavix increasing risk of blood clots?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I am a 22 year old female, i had about two tbsp of bright red blood in stool w/ blood clots. Cancerous colon polyps in family history.?

I have been vomiting blood and blood in stool it makes me really weak and i get real tired the blood is bright red in color .... I get pains in my lower stomach on both sides abdomen area. I have had colon polyps removed at four different times they found

Can Plavix (clopidogrel) prevent a blood clot forming due to AF? Can't take anticoagulants.

Bright, red blood from anus...Constipation? I'm only twenty, but colon problems are known in my family (colon cancer, polyps). Should i go to gi, or?

Could plavix (clopidogrel) thin out plugs in blood vessels besides thinning one's blood to prevent clotting?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?