Plavix Questions

1. Do blood thinners make you feel cold?

   "Blood thinners" do not increase your circulation. Their main purpose is to prevent blood clots from forming. Plavix is actually an antiplatelet medication and not a "blood thinner" like coumadin or warfarin. Feeling cold is not a documented side effect of Plavix however everyone metabolizes and responds to medications differently...
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2. Will going off blood thinners before surgery cause a stroke?

   Unfortunately, this is a bit of a sticky situation. For his upcoming surgery, there is no choice but to have him off blood thinners. The good news is that the chance of stroke while he is off blood thinners is very low, given that it is such a small window of time...
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3. Will sex aggravate a heart condition?

   Hi. Your Uncle sounds like a great guy. Many seniors are living much longer with CHF due to their medications helping their symptoms . It is good to talk with him and ask him what his concerns are so he can express his feelings. Best to check with his doctor to see if there are any restrictions on him having sex...
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4. Can Plavix and aspirin be taken together safely?

   Your doctor may recommend taking Plavix and aspirin together. The two medications complement each other and can be done safely. Plavix works by preventing blood clots from forming by stopping platelets from sticking together. Aspirin work by thinning the blood allowing the blood to flow better...
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5. How long should you take Plavix post stent?

   If aspirin does well with out the plavix,then why take the two,and suffer the side effects from Plaavix?my life is some times a living hell since being on plavix,if my doctor said" you take the aspirin for like I would gladly do so" no one knows how this stuff makes ones feel, since I take coumadin,aspirin & plavix I feel like I'll die...
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6. Should you stop taking Plavix before surgery?

   Being that Plavix prevfents the clotting of blood, it woud be a good idea to stop taking this before surgery. The manufacturer recommends discontinuing use at least five days prior to surgery. It is important to discuss this within your doctor prior to the surgery.
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7. What size mg does Plavix come in?

   Plavix usually comes in 75 milligram doses per pill. This would be the normal usage by an adult. Sometimes in cases where the patient has more intense complications, Plavix can be doubled or even tripled up for a more concentrated result.
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8. What are the interactions between Plavix and Protonix?

   The interaction between Plavix and Protonix is not a positive one and should be avoided. Plavix helps patient prevents strokes and heart attacks and Protonix is used to treat erosive esophaghitis and stomach acid. While they treat similar diseases the interaction between them can cause the effectiveness of both drugs...
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9. Do you need a prescription for Plavix?

   Plavix is a drug that requires a prescription because the use of Plavix must be diagnosed and monitored by a doctor. Plavix is used to inhibit platelet development and prevent blood clots after surgery especially heart or artery surgery. Plavix comes in different mg doses and it should not be sold over-the-counter because of its strong effects...
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10. What is the difference between Plavix vs Coumadin?

    Plavix(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000040) is a medication used to inhibit the formation of potentially harmful clots. Coumadin(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000634) is a medication that is designed to prevent the formation of potentially harmful clots...
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11. When is stopping Plavix recommended?

    It is stated that Plavix should never be stopped immediately you should gradually come off of Plavix giving your body time to adjust to the change. If someone stops Plavix suddenly there is a good chance that they could begin having the same problems they did before taking Plavix. The current amount of Plavix that is recommended right now is a year...
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12. What is the difference between Plavix vs Effient?

    Plavix (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000040)is a medication used by patients who may be at risk for a stroke or heart attack. It is classified medically as an antiplatelet drug. Plavix is also commonly used to treat patients recovering from certain types of heart surgery. It prevents potentially serious clotting from occurring...
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13. When does the Plavix patent expire?

    May 17th 2012
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14. How does Plavix prevent strokes?

    The medication Plavix is an anti platelet drug that helps prevent clots in the blood. Blood clots that travel to the brain can cause strokes. Plavix is most often prescribed to people after a recent heart attack or stroke, or for people who have certain heart or blood vessel disorders and are at an increased risk for developing blood clots...
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15. What is the difference between Plavix vs aspirin?

    Plavix prevents blood clots from forming by stopping platelets from sticking together. Aspirin thins the blood allowing the blood to flow better. The diifference in the two is in how they work. However, they both can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in their own way so they can complement each other if taken together...
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16. Can you drink alcohol with Plavix?

    There is no specific indication against taking Plavix when you drink alcohol. But in general it is not a good idea to imbibe excessive amounts of alcohol after you have had a stroke or heart attack.
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17. When is the Plavix patent expiry date?

    The expiration date of the patent for Plavix expires on November 17, 2011. It may take a little time to develop and test an generic equivalent after the patent expires. Plavix may be expensive but it does work quite well.
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18. What are the interactions between Plavix and Prozac?

    There is a high risk of drug interaction between Plavix and Prozac and they should generally not be used together. Mean inhibition of platelet aggregation (IPA) was diminished in studies, making the Plavix less effective. The antiplatelet effect is dependent in part on bioactivation by the isoenzyme...
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19. What is the interaction between Plavix and alcohol?

    Drinking alcohol while taking Plavix can increase the chance of bleeding in the stomach or intestines. Plavix is an anticoagulant which prevents your blood from clotting and makes it easier for you to bleed. Alcohol causes blood vessels to constrict which also increases the risk of bleeding...
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20. What is the difference between Plavix vs warfarin?

    Plavix, or clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug. This class of medication interacts with platelets to prevent them from forming into harmful blood clots. Aspirin is also an antiplatelet drug. Warfarin, or Coumadin is an inhibitor of clotting factor synthesis. These drugs work by inhibiting the production of certain clotting factors in the liver...
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