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Do I Just Stop Taking Plavix And Then Start Taking Aspirin?
I was told by my cardiologist that I could discontinue taking Plavix after 1 year -- I had a medicated stent implanted a year ago. How do I stop? I am to replace the Plavix with a full strength aspirin. Do I just stop taking Plavix one day, and then take the aspirin the next, or do I stop taking Plavix gradually? Don L.
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
Thanks for your question sir.
According to guidelines, medicated stent need dual antiplatelets that is Plavix (Clopidogrel) and Aspirin for 1 year. Then Aspirin alone is enough.
Yes as per your cardiologist opinion, you can immediately stop Plavix and continue Aspirin same as per your daily dosage. There is nothing like gradually stopping Plavix.
According to guidelines, medicated stent need dual antiplatelets that is Plavix (Clopidogrel) and Aspirin for 1 year. Then Aspirin alone is enough.
Yes as per your cardiologist opinion, you can immediately stop Plavix and continue Aspirin same as per your daily dosage. There is nothing like gradually stopping Plavix.
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