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If i have cyp 2c19 poor metabolizer can increasing plavix dose overcome this or will it just never reach the anti platelet affect desired?

Q: if i have cyp 2c19 poor metabolizer can increasing plavix dose overcome this or will it just never reach the anti platelet affect desired?

: Your should be switched to prasugrel (effient) or ticagrelor (brilinta).

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Your should be switched to prasugrel (effient) or ticagrelor (brilinta).

Answered 2/2/2023

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A member asked:

If i have cyp 2c19 poor metabolizer can increasing plavix dose overcome this or will it just never reach the anti platelet affect desired?

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