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I take plavix 75 mg and aspirin 81mg daily. i have 5 stents ..first one placed in 2004, last one placed in 2018. given that i have 5 stents, is it better for me to still be on and remain on plavix and aspirin for such a period of time, is this normal?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Not always clearcut: The combination is standard but duration of Plavix usage is variable. Ask your cardiologist of the advice from them

Dr Kratzberg agreed

Answered 1/4/2021

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A member asked:

I take plavix 75 mg and aspirin 81mg daily. i have 5 stents ..first one placed in 2004, last one placed in 2018. given that i have 5 stents, is it better for me to still be on and remain on plavix and aspirin for such a period of time, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Kratzberg agreed

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