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Can Plavix Be Taken In Place Of Brilinta?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Oct 2014
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Question : i am on Brilinta. was on plavix. ran out of brilinta. is it safe to take plavix insead?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes can be used

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Yes you can use the plavix instead of the brilinta provided you have no history of adverse reactions to the plavix.

They are both anti platelet medications though the brilinta is thought to be slightly better at reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes according to some of the medical studies comparing the two medications.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Can Plavix Be Taken In Place Of Brilinta?

Brief Answer: yes can be used Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Yes you can use the plavix instead of the brilinta provided you have no history of adverse reactions to the plavix. They are both anti platelet medications though the brilinta is thought to be slightly better at reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes according to some of the medical studies comparing the two medications. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions