HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Dizziness A Side Effect Of Taking Plavix?

Good morning from Australia? It take Plavix and I find I get dizzy and my head feels strange, I have had a bypass 7 years ago but have only been on Plavix for 3 months . I do not take statins as I am allergic to all of them. Please advise whether I can come off plavix. I have skipped a few tablets as I find it makes me feel better without taking them, more energized and not dizzy.
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Dizziness can be a potential side effect of Plavix (clopidogrel), although it is not very common. Plavix is an antiplatelet medication that is commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of blood clots in individuals with certain cardiovascular conditions, such as a history of heart attack or stroke, or after certain procedures like coronary stent placement or bypass surgery.

Abruptly stopping Plavix or any other antiplatelet medication without medical supervision can increase the risk of blood clots and other cardiovascular complications. Therefore, meet your doctor.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up query.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Dizziness A Side Effect Of Taking Plavix?

Hi, Dizziness can be a potential side effect of Plavix (clopidogrel), although it is not very common. Plavix is an antiplatelet medication that is commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of blood clots in individuals with certain cardiovascular conditions, such as a history of heart attack or stroke, or after certain procedures like coronary stent placement or bypass surgery. Abruptly stopping Plavix or any other antiplatelet medication without medical supervision can increase the risk of blood clots and other cardiovascular complications. Therefore, meet your doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up query. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician