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Could Weight Loss Be Due To Plavix?

My husband recently (about 2 months ago) went on Plavix due to leg cramps....had tests done to rule out circulation issues, very mild. He is a diabetic, he has had open heart surgery, he has high cholesterol, had upper left lobe of his lung removed due to fungus......in the past 2 months (just about the time he has been on the Plavix) he has lost approx. 17 pounds. Could this be due to Plavix? He is following with doctor but just wanted to check on my own.
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello.Weight loss is not related to Clopidogrel intake.Recent surgeries her husband are probably the cause of your weight loss.Weight loss is beneficial for
decrease cardiovascular risk of your husband.
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Could Weight Loss Be Due To Plavix?

Hello.Weight loss is not related to Clopidogrel intake.Recent surgeries her husband are probably the cause of your weight loss.Weight loss is beneficial for decrease cardiovascular risk of your husband. I wish you good health. (if the answer has helped you,please indicate this).