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Why Does A Cardiologist Ask To Stop Pletal Intake?
yes i am 59 have had two heart attacks and am on plavix and was put on pletal after my blood clotted when i had a cath to open my right leg up. every time i get a cath done i clot. i was told by my cardiologist he wanted me off the pletal that he didnt like the drug and it would only help my to walk another 10 foot and i didnt need it. why did he say that. i am also on metoprolol.
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that pletal is basically quinolone derivative which helps with caludication symptoms. After taking plavix the possibilities of decreased symptoms and that is why your doctor asked you to stop this medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that pletal is basically quinolone derivative which helps with caludication symptoms. After taking plavix the possibilities of decreased symptoms and that is why your doctor asked you to stop this medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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