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Is Aspirin Or Clopidogrel To Be Taken Life-long After A TIA?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Question: Hello. I recently had a Clumsey Arm TIA and the hospital said l had to take blood thinners from now on. They gave me Asprin for one month plus Clopidogrel for one month.
Which one am l supposed to take for life?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Both.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Unless they have other reasons not evident to me, you have to continue both forever. You should be getting a refill for both before they get out of stock.

I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be for more information and clarifications.
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Is Aspirin Or Clopidogrel To Be Taken Life-long After A TIA?

Brief Answer: Both. Detailed Answer: Hi, Unless they have other reasons not evident to me, you have to continue both forever. You should be getting a refill for both before they get out of stock. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be for more information and clarifications.