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Can I Get A Tattoo Done While On Plavix And Baby Asprin?

Hi. I am 27, weigh 125 lbs., am 5 3 . I had a stroke 2 years ago, and recently was treated for a TIA, and currently take 75mg of plavix, and a baby aspirin. My question is, would it be safe to get a tattoo? I just wanted a small butterfly on my ankle, but don t know the possible dangers and risks. Please let me know.
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Hi,

Plavix contains clopidogrel that is used to lower the risk of having a stroke, blood clot, serious heart problems like heart attack, blood circulation disease etc. On the other hand, Baby Aspirin is used to prevent heart attacks or strokes and to treat muscle aches, toothaches, headache, common cold, fever etc. Again, it is technically possible to get a tattoo when you are on both Plavix and Baby Aspirin. But, it is recommended to stop taking any blood thinner medications like Plavix or Baby Aspirin for 24-48 hours before getting a tattoo. Both Plavix and Baby Aspirin can thin the blood and cause extra bleeding for much longer during or after getting a tattoo than it would do under normal circumstances as well as can cause the tattoo to look faded after healing.

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

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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Can I Get A Tattoo Done While On Plavix And Baby Asprin?

Hi, Plavix contains clopidogrel that is used to lower the risk of having a stroke, blood clot, serious heart problems like heart attack, blood circulation disease etc. On the other hand, Baby Aspirin is used to prevent heart attacks or strokes and to treat muscle aches, toothaches, headache, common cold, fever etc. Again, it is technically possible to get a tattoo when you are on both Plavix and Baby Aspirin. But, it is recommended to stop taking any blood thinner medications like Plavix or Baby Aspirin for 24-48 hours before getting a tattoo. Both Plavix and Baby Aspirin can thin the blood and cause extra bleeding for much longer during or after getting a tattoo than it would do under normal circumstances as well as can cause the tattoo to look faded after healing. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician