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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Face And Neck After Taking Effient?

I am taking a blood thinner Effient this the second prescription, Plavix was the first one I m having a bad reaction to these, I m to see my DR. on the 10/19 he is on vacation now I called the nurse about the reaction to the first drug and this one isn t any better. it starts off with itching here and there then hives appear and go away every day its like that , yesterday my face neck and chest broke out in a rash, so I stopped taking the effient I know I need to take something until I can see my Dr. or call the nurse again on Monday I m taken the blood thinner because I had 4 stent put in on August 28, I do take aspirin every night 81mg since it is Saturday night should I take more aspirin until I can call the nurse again on Monday need advice please thank you. Vangie Turek I m 77yrs.
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If you're allergic to Prasugrel. You can use alternate anti-platelet drugs like Clopidogrel. But incidence of skin rash is high with Prasugrel (2.8%) than Clopidogrel(2.3%).



You can use Aspirin until you meet your doctor (be careful. If you observe asthmatic attacks or increasing rashes, you need to stop the drug immediately and consult your doctor).

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.




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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Face And Neck After Taking Effient?

Hello! Thank you for trusting HCM! If you re allergic to Prasugrel. You can use alternate anti-platelet drugs like Clopidogrel. But incidence of skin rash is high with Prasugrel (2.8%) than Clopidogrel(2.3%). You can use Aspirin until you meet your doctor (be careful. If you observe asthmatic attacks or increasing rashes, you need to stop the drug immediately and consult your doctor). If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Take care