Coronary Heart Disease Support Group

so far has worked for me for 4 yrs Now

My husband has been on Plavix for 2 years. It works well as a blood thinner/anticoagulant. It is given to help prevent future heart attacks. The only down side is increased bruising and bleeding should you happen to cut yourself!!

I am taking Plavix . So far I have run nails through my foot twice (once while bare foot the other wearing sandals) also cut my hand with a jigsaw and the end result was very little bleeding but more than before Plavix , in which I rarely if ever bled even with the worst cuts. I clot quickly even now .

I am on Plavix to help my stents stay clear. It has caused me to become even colder natured, and to bruise very easily. I am also on 325mg aspirin to help too.

Hi Galady
I have a question .Colder Natured ? Side effect ? Lately I've been diagnosed with Urea level of 8.3 Triglycerides 5.95 (5.88 just after release from hospital) and 0.62 HDL (0.87) just after release from hospital ) Sooooooo obviously I am slightly worse than just after the MI and stents, and find myself a little colder natured too , especially considering that I don't know what 8.3 blood urea means other than missing liver enzyme problems which I learned from the internet and have yet to hear a doctor explain it to me .

i got taken off plavix, about 3 months ago, guess thats a good sign

Asfar as I know it is working great. I do bruise a lot and very easily which I hate.

I've been on Plavix since May 14 when they placed my stent. I bruise easier, but other than that...no problems.

I have been taking Plavix since my stents were placed. I expect to stay on Plavix until for a year. From what I read online, it is a good idea to stay on Plavix for at least a year. I do not have any noticable side effects. I do bruise easier than before, but that doesn't concern me too much. I checked with my doctor before having my teeth cleaned because the dentist wanted to stop the plavix. My doctor said no and they cleaned my teeth anyway.

I had a medicated stent inserted 01/25/09. 99% blockage.I was told afterward that I also had an 80% blockage and would need another stent in 90days. I was on Plavix, Atenolol,Lipitor,and 325mg bayer aspirin and patches to quit smoking. I ripped the patches off and quit cold turkey. I've used alternative medicine for the last 35yrs. Not so much as a headache in my adult life. The Plavix made me nuts! The Cardiologist said I would be on Plavix for the rest of my life. I told him that was insane , however I followed his advice and continued on with it.In June of this year I went back to have the second stent put in and after 3hrs they told me that they did'nt put the stent in but now I need a Quintuple bypass. I refused and told him what I really need is a Dr. who knows what he's talking about.I literally ran him out of my room.My wife was frantic to say the least. About an hour later the head surgeon came in and said he understood how I felt and to sleep on it and he would call me at 8am the next morning to get my answer and in the mean time he would reserve the Operating room for noon the next day. Then came the turning point. He said"I understand you're a strong believer" He then said "The hands of the Lord will be working through me!" He also told me that if I went through the surgery he would take me off of the Plavix for good. He reached over and gave me a big hug and said he understood my greif and anxiety as well as my wife's. He's done thousands of this type of surgery and has been very succesful. From one Doug to another I recommend #1 Plenty of exercise. #2 Stay away from negative material like Medical tv series like todays ER and Grays Anatomy. and many others that have become so graphic. I'm not a woose,35yrs martial and mixed martial arts. Running and jogging 6miles pr. day for years. This is not a fight anyone can prepare for. Just stay positive and stay away from the negative.
Warmest regards
Doug Miller