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I have early late stage liver cirrhosis (prescription drug induced) and steatohepatitis with 3 times normal AST and ALT. Also CABG in 1996 and stenting of 2 of those in 2015. Metal non drug stents were used at my request so I would not have to take plavix +aspirin. I bruse extremely easy and my hands and arms are full of purple subdural hemorrages. Can I safely get off of the plavix after 6 months? Should my PT/INR be checked?
hello there I understand your concern You need to absolutely stop Plavix as that is the cause for your hemorrhages. It cannot be dural as that is below the skull ! It must be dermal though. You needn't get your INR checked .. the spots will simply resolve after discontinuation of the drug
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How To Wean Off Plavix?
hello there I understand your concern You need to absolutely stop Plavix as that is the cause for your hemorrhages. It cannot be dural as that is below the skull ! It must be dermal though. You needn t get your INR checked .. the spots will simply resolve after discontinuation of the drug Hope that is useful