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Can Allopurinol Be Taken While On Plavix?

Have had 4 gout attacks in 2 months. I Have had problems with several new Meds the last 2 years, and had a MI 7/31/2016 (takotsubo cardiomyopathy). I take plavix. Can I safely take allopurinol? I did ok with colchicine. But I do have a sensitive stomach. Can t take anti- inflammatories.
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Hi, thanks for your question. I'm glad to help.

Allopurinol can be safely used with plavix. Both drugs do not elicit any significant interactions when used together.

However, plavix and anti-inflammatories interact to yield some significant effects. Anti-inflammatories would increase the risk of bleeding caused by clopidogrel. Therefore, i would not advise you to take this drug combination, except if closely monitored and prescribed by your physician.

I hope i have answered my question.

Warm regards.
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Can Allopurinol Be Taken While On Plavix?

Hi, thanks for your question. I m glad to help. Allopurinol can be safely used with plavix. Both drugs do not elicit any significant interactions when used together. However, plavix and anti-inflammatories interact to yield some significant effects. Anti-inflammatories would increase the risk of bleeding caused by clopidogrel. Therefore, i would not advise you to take this drug combination, except if closely monitored and prescribed by your physician. I hope i have answered my question. Warm regards.