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Is Aspirin An Effective Alternative For Plavix?
In 2013 and 1 yr later, in 2014, I had a TIA. As a result, after the carotid artery check, my doctor put me on plavix 75 mg and lipitor 10 mg. My GI doctor asked me why I was on the medication, and when I told him, he suggested I could accomplish the same thing with a daily aspirin. Is that correct? Secondly, while applying to change my Medicare Supplement coverage, I was turned out because I take Plavix, which I m told is new and industry-wide. Can you advise on this issue?
Fri, 13 Jul 2018
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In case of TIA Aspirin is the best medicine, it is the alone is enough for that, still the underlying cause of TIA would be matter of concern Aspirin can only prevent the further even but not for sure, some time the TIA might not be due to disturbances in hemodynamic system but it could be due to other etiology.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
In case of TIA Aspirin is the best medicine, it is the alone is enough for that, still the underlying cause of TIA would be matter of concern Aspirin can only prevent the further even but not for sure, some time the TIA might not be due to disturbances in hemodynamic system but it could be due to other etiology.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know for further assistance if needed.
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