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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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Yes and no: Yes, it's safe. No it won't help your anxiety. Good luck.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 8/14/2013

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Dr. Orlando Puente answered

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.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Weisberger agreed

Dr. Orlando Puente answered

Dr Ali agreed

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