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A member asked:
I'm on eliquis, plavix, and baby aspirin daily. have bruises all over my legs (some quite large) but no where else. not sure where they came from. how concerned should i be about bleeding on all three meds?
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Bleeding risk: Individually these meds increase risk for bleeding, this risk increases when used in combination. That said, they are usually prescribed in combination for good reason when BENEFIT outweighs the risk of bleeding. It is to discuss this concern with the prescriber of these medications, and make sure you understand the reason for being on all meds. Would not change anything until talking to them.
Answered 4/8/2020
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Call doctor now: All three medications work to prevent blood clots and are associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Bruising without a known cause and other signs of bleeding (for example, blood in the urine, stool, and vomit) should be reported to your doctor immediately, so that s/he may reevaluate therapy and decide whether to continue you on all three.
Answered 4/8/2020
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My Dad is 90 and takes plavix xarelto and aspirin daily. He needs a tooth extracted. If he stays on the meds, can the bleeding from the extraction be controlled efficiently?
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Good evening doctors. I am on Plavix & 81mg aspirin. I seem to be extremely prone to purple bruises--three on my left arm now, one rather large one on the underside of my arm. How do I know if the bruises are or are not because of the Plavix& aspirin?
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