Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Wean Off Plavix?
I have early late stage liver cirrhosis (prescription drug induced) and steatohepatitis with 3 times normal AST and ALT. Also CABG in 1996 and stenting of 2 of those in 2015. Metal non drug stents were used at my request so I would not have to take plavix +aspirin. I bruse extremely easy and my hands and arms are full of purple subdural hemorrages. Can I safely get off of the plavix after 6 months? Should my PT/INR be checked?
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
hello there
I understand your concern
You need to absolutely stop Plavix as that is the cause for your hemorrhages. It cannot be dural as that is below the skull !
It must be dermal though. You needn't get your INR checked .. the spots will simply resolve after discontinuation of the drug
Hope that is useful
I understand your concern
You need to absolutely stop Plavix as that is the cause for your hemorrhages. It cannot be dural as that is below the skull !
It must be dermal though. You needn't get your INR checked .. the spots will simply resolve after discontinuation of the drug
Hope that is useful
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....