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Would Taking Clopidogrel Twice Cause Any Adverse Effects?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Jan 2022
Question: DEAR SIR,
ON 14.04.18, I HAD IWMCI AND UNDRGONE ANGIOGRAM AND 2 STENTS HAS BEEN KEPT, FOR A 80% & 90% BLOCKS. MY QN IS REG CLOPIDGREL. AFTER STENTING. MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBED ME CLOPIDOGREL 75 MG WITH ASPIRIN 150 MG IN MORNING AND CLOPIDOGREL 75 MG AGAIN IN NIGHT (i.e. TWICE A ADAY ) ALONG WITH OTHER TABS. CAN CLOPIDOGREL BE TAKEN TWICE ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
it depends on different medical conditions...

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I believe you meant to say IWMI...

Well, the answer to your question is Yes, and No. It entirely depends on the medical conditions, different patients, the post-procedural phase and body's response as well as several variable factors.

Generally, it's given 75mg orally once daily post procedure. But since you've already undergone double stenting and your Cardiologist has specifically mentioned regarding this dosage, it's extremely important that you continue the exact same dosage as prescribed by your Cardiologist.

Perhaps, I'd suggest you talk to him/her tomorrow just ask whether and how long you need to continue the Clopidogrel in this dosage. You should also check the liver and kidney functions from time to time while on this dosage. Do not alter any dosage without discussing with your Cardiologist.

Let me know if there's any further doubt...

Take Care
Kind Regards


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Would Taking Clopidogrel Twice Cause Any Adverse Effects?

Brief Answer: it depends on different medical conditions... Detailed Answer: Hello, I believe you meant to say IWMI... Well, the answer to your question is Yes, and No. It entirely depends on the medical conditions, different patients, the post-procedural phase and body's response as well as several variable factors. Generally, it's given 75mg orally once daily post procedure. But since you've already undergone double stenting and your Cardiologist has specifically mentioned regarding this dosage, it's extremely important that you continue the exact same dosage as prescribed by your Cardiologist. Perhaps, I'd suggest you talk to him/her tomorrow just ask whether and how long you need to continue the Clopidogrel in this dosage. You should also check the liver and kidney functions from time to time while on this dosage. Do not alter any dosage without discussing with your Cardiologist. Let me know if there's any further doubt... Take Care Kind Regards