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What Causes Skin Problems After Taking Plavix?

I had 3 heart atttacts from 7/2005 till 7 2006. 6 stints were inplanted .I took Plavix for a long time after that .It cause major skin problems. after a few years I stopped it.i just had to have 1 more stint put in.I had no problems for 10 years.my doctor wants me to take Plavix again.i don t want to .I have read too much bad about.what risks am I facing now without it
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Prasugrel and Ticagrelor can be used instead of Plavix. Could you discuss these possibilities with your doctor?

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Malkhaz Jalagonia, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Skin Problems After Taking Plavix?

Hi, Prasugrel and Ticagrelor can be used instead of Plavix. Could you discuss these possibilities with your doctor? Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Malkhaz Jalagonia, Internal Medicine Specialist