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Been on plavix (clopidogrel) for 6 month, drug eluting stent. is it safe to switch to effient? my cardiologist wasn't sure. will it be better for anxiety problem?
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Yes and no: Yes, it's safe. No it won't help your anxiety. Good luck.
Answered 8/14/2013
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Continue Plavix (clopidogrel): Plavix (clopidogrel) needs to be taken for destents for at least a year if not longer and it is not for anxiety u can take something else for that.
Answered 6/30/2014
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