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What Causes Shoulder Pain While On Clopidogrel?

I am taking clopdogrel for a long time over ten years and have developed pain in both shoulders and artms it moves up and down my arm and there has been times that I have taken a pain killer for some relief{Melixocan}which my heart doctor has warn me not to ishas been once in a wile could you give some heads up in to the danger
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Please see that clopidogrel has a negative effect on bones. It may precipitate osteoporosis. I will advise you to do an MRI. You should take calcium supplements and vitamin D supplements. Maintain the function of joints by exercises.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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What Causes Shoulder Pain While On Clopidogrel?

Hello, Please see that clopidogrel has a negative effect on bones. It may precipitate osteoporosis. I will advise you to do an MRI. You should take calcium supplements and vitamin D supplements. Maintain the function of joints by exercises. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi