Can Nexium Be Taken Along With Plavix?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 Answered on

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Does a PPI such as Nexium impede the action of Plavix?

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Effectiveness of plavix is reduced

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
Combining these medications may reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel (Plavix). It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use.
Discuss this with your consulting physician.
Hope this helps
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (13 minutes later)

Would the use of 40 mg of Nexium twice a day impact kidney function? Latest creatine reading was 1.8 with a GFR of 37. Three months earlier the reading was 1.4.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nexium is highly unlikely to affect kidney functions.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome
Nexium is highly unlikely to affect kidney functions.
Hope this helps
Take care

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