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Is There Interaction Between Plavix And Eliquis?

a friend of mine has suffered a heart attack almost a year ago , he began a series of different medications .Lately he has been getting worse more and more frequently, I saw his medications the other day and noticed he was on Plavix and Eloquis at the same time, is there any correlation between him not getting better
Wed, 4 Sep 2019
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Hello,

Very likely her worsening is not related to the use of these drugs together unless she is bleeding. The worsening of her symptoms may be otherwise related to the heart attack itself.

Furthermore, Plavix and Eloquis are both medications that may cause bleeding. They can be used together (they work with different mechanisms) but careful monitoring by the doctor is needed to make sure he is not developing hemorrhages (nose bleeds, blood in urine, skin bruises, bleeding gums, black stools, etc).

I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Is There Interaction Between Plavix And Eliquis?

Hello, Very likely her worsening is not related to the use of these drugs together unless she is bleeding. The worsening of her symptoms may be otherwise related to the heart attack itself. Furthermore, Plavix and Eloquis are both medications that may cause bleeding. They can be used together (they work with different mechanisms) but careful monitoring by the doctor is needed to make sure he is not developing hemorrhages (nose bleeds, blood in urine, skin bruises, bleeding gums, black stools, etc). I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General and Family Physician