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What Causes Headache And Weakness While On Plavix?
Brief Answer:
Consult physician on priority.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
If these are new onset features, you must consult your physician urgently as you need to rule out any intracranial bleeding on priority basis. The Plavix contains clopidogrel which is a blood thinner. A blood thinner can cause bleeding into the skull cavity which may be in the brain substance or in its coverings (Intracranial bleed). The intracranial bleed may cause headache, balance problems and weakness.
Clopidogrel may also cause headache, pain in joints and muscles without causing intracranial bleed, however, in combination they may indicate intracranial bleed which must be ruled out on priority.
Hope this helps. Please feel free to discuss further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Consult physician on priority.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
If these are new onset features, you must consult your physician urgently as you need to rule out any intracranial bleeding on priority basis. The Plavix contains clopidogrel which is a blood thinner. A blood thinner can cause bleeding into the skull cavity which may be in the brain substance or in its coverings (Intracranial bleed). The intracranial bleed may cause headache, balance problems and weakness.
Clopidogrel may also cause headache, pain in joints and muscles without causing intracranial bleed, however, in combination they may indicate intracranial bleed which must be ruled out on priority.
Hope this helps. Please feel free to discuss further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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