Does Taking Plavix Daily Exasperate Acid Reflux?

Posted on Wed, 11 Dec 2013

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Question : Recently I have been taking -75 mg of Plavix daily. Could this exasperate my acid reflux?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Hi Detailed Answer: Thanks for the reply Plavix is clopidogrel, it does not cause increase in acid reflux. However if you are also taking aspirin along with it then it could worsen the acid reflux I hope I was of help Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 minutes later)

I am not taking aspirin. What other prescription drugs can contribute to the acid reflux?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (18 hours later)

Brief Answer: Hello Detailed Answer: Thanks for the query I am sorry for the delay in my reply, I was on call at the hospital The other commonly used drugs which cause acid reflux are 1. Pain killers like aspirin, aceclofenac, diclofenac 2. Antibiotics 3. Calcium tablets 4. Iron supplements 5. Vit supplements I hope I was of help, if you have further queries please get back to me Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar