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What Causes Purpura After Taking Plavix?
I have been taking Plavix for 14 years and am now having excessive blood collecting under my skin. It is not bruising (as once thought) because I accidentally got poked by a sharp envelope edge and out squirted blood from that dark area. Called my cardiologist and he said to take the medication every other day now. That did not cure the issue. I did it every two weeks but still issues. So now I am NOT gonna risk myself. Is it safe to stop? 14 years IS A long TIME.
Tue, 30 Apr 2019
Hello,
"As" per your clinical history is concerned you can stop [Plavix]and 14 years is a long time. So discuss with your Doctor about it soon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Uday Nath Sahoo, General & Family Physician
"As" per your clinical history is concerned you can stop [Plavix]and 14 years is a long time. So discuss with your Doctor about it soon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Uday Nath Sahoo, General & Family Physician
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