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What Causes Red Dots On Legs, Hands And Forearms After Taking Plavix?
Question: My husband is taking Lysinopril and Plavix .. he is developing small red dots on lower legs and hands and forearms. Should I take him to an emergency room? He has no other symptoms.
Thrombocytopenia seems to be a side effect of his medications.
Thrombocytopenia seems to be a side effect of his medications.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be purpura
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Yes, the lesions can be due to purpura which can result from thrombocytopenia and /increased bleeding tendancy due to antiplatelet action of plavix.
It would be good to see a doctor, have him examined and investigated. If there is a delay in getting an appointment, please stop the plavix and have a platelet count and coagulation profile done.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Likely to be purpura
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Yes, the lesions can be due to purpura which can result from thrombocytopenia and /increased bleeding tendancy due to antiplatelet action of plavix.
It would be good to see a doctor, have him examined and investigated. If there is a delay in getting an appointment, please stop the plavix and have a platelet count and coagulation profile done.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
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