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Partner prescribed 75mg clopidogrel&aspirin for asd stent. he bodybuilder and takes anabolic steroid. please advise. will this reverse effect of clop?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO: BUT taking such hormone probably (independently) increases the risk of cardiovascular events!!!! Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/15/2018

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Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO: anabolic steroid use has several metabolic side effects, including increasing the risk of clots.

Answered 7/10/2018

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A member asked:

Partner prescribed 75mg clopidogrel&aspirin for asd stent. he bodybuilder and takes anabolic steroid. please advise. will this reverse effect of clop?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

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