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What trials have been done replacing plavix (clopidogrel) for aspirin in aspirin allergic patients without stents or cardio problems?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

None: That i'm aware of. I aggressively pursue Aspirin desensitization in my aspirin-allergic patients...It's highly effective.

Answered 6/24/2014

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If I have blue toe and they gave me plavix and baby aspirin but no stent would it get rid of the blue toe alone? And also what can I take to relieve the pain from blue toe?

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I had 2 stents placed due to coronary blockages during an angiogram. I have another stent from a procedure 6 years ago. I have been instructed to take Plavix and baby aspirin for one year along with Pepcid. Is taking Pepcid that long safe?

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Had celiac artery stent placed 4 months ago.Taken off aspirin cuz bruising.Still on plavix.Surgeon refilled Rx for another year.why on so long?

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I have been on Plavix since my first stent, in 2004. I had four more stents. Could having five stents account for why my cardiologist keeps me on Plavix? I also take 81mg enteric coated aspirin daily. Is this too long/too much? Nosebleeds in the past

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