Side Effects of Plavix is there an Alternative

Posted by Sundance(RB) @sundance6, Aug 16, 2019

I have been on Plavix for approx 8 months now for an 80% blockage in my main artery on my left side of my neck. I still haven't decided to have it taken care of, My issue is that I am brusing terriably ,ost on my arms and hands, plus everyting i hit something anywhere on my body it bleads. I wear long sleeves so not to freak people.
My wife is on Warfin and dosen't have this problem. For some reason she had not noticed my brusing and bleeding. She spends much of her time taking care of our 8 year old Grandson 3 hours away. She and my daughter became very concerned this last week when I was with them because I would hit something with my legs or hands I would start to bleed then they saw all my brusies.
I called the Neurologist who had percreibed it for me to ask about what was happening. (I JUST NOTICED ON THE SIDE OF THE BOTTLE IT SAID CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMEDATELY IF YOU ARE BRUSING AND BLEEDING) When I got one of his nurses they were very unconcerened about it. When I told one about what it said on the bottle she just dismissed it as my problem!
I asked if there was anything else that maybe we could change tom again she dismissed it as my problem! I quickly dismissed her!!
Anyway I need some help and advice for what is going on with my body and what I percieve as a reaction to the Plavix.
Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!
Thanks,
Sundance (RB)

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feelingthankful | @feelingthankful | Aug 17 5:08am

In reply to @grrranny "Had a brief nosebleed before breakfast this morning, after taking 75 mg Clopidogrel (Plavix) since my..." + (show)

Don’t stop your plavix unless instructed to do so by your doctor. Ask them. Your plavix is hopefully helping prevent you from more strokes.
An occasional light nosebleed, if from plavix may be a part of it right now. Ask your doctor. Continuing walking is probably ok but ask your doctor.

jerce | @jerce | Aug 17 12:06pm

In reply to @grrranny "Had a brief nosebleed before breakfast this morning, after taking 75 mg Clopidogrel (Plavix) since my..." + (show)

I would not skip any meds without consulting with my doctor.

I have been surprised by the odd things that cause nosebleeds. One of my MDs points to ….constipation! Google points to spicey food.

grrranny | @grrranny | Aug 17 2:35pm

In reply to @feelingthankful "Don’t stop your plavix unless instructed to do so by your doctor. Ask them. Your plavix..." + (show)

Thanks, @feelingthankful. I did do a little walking (slowly, with walker) later in the day, and had no more nosebleeds.

grrranny | @grrranny | Aug 17 2:41pm

In reply to @jerce "I would not skip any meds without consulting with my doctor. I have been surprised by..." + (show)

Thanks, @jerce. I don't eat spicy food, and am rarely constipated. Have a prune with every meal. 😉

grrranny | @grrranny | Aug 17 11:31pm

In reply to @grrranny "Had a brief nosebleed before breakfast this morning, after taking 75 mg Clopidogrel (Plavix) since my..." + (show)

I used my pill-splitter Sunday to split my 75mg clopidogrel pill evenly into morning and night doses -- 12 hours apart. No nosebleed today. Left message for doctor.

grrranny | @grrranny | Aug 18 4:39pm

In reply to @grrranny "I used my pill-splitter Sunday to split my 75mg clopidogrel pill evenly into morning and night..." + (show)

Doc said to continue taking the 75mg Clopidogrel (Plavix), and to let him know if any more problems.

grrranny | @grrranny | Aug 26 10:21pm

In reply to @grrranny "Had a brief nosebleed before breakfast this morning, after taking 75 mg Clopidogrel (Plavix) since my..." + (show)

Trying to prevent dry nose, which can contribute to nosebleeds.
I've read that applying Vaseline to nostrils can help.
Do you think that Aquaphor would be just as good, or better (because it's water-soluble)?

jpartin | @jpartin | Aug 27 3:57pm

In reply to @grrranny "Trying to prevent dry nose, which can contribute to nosebleeds. I've read that applying Vaseline to..." + (show)

Hello! There is something called Ayr gel that keeps the nose moist. It may be helpful to you.

grrranny | @grrranny | Aug 27 6:21pm

In reply to @grrranny "Had a brief nosebleed before breakfast this morning, after taking 75 mg Clopidogrel (Plavix) since my..." + (show)

Thanks, @jpartin; I do use Ayr gel -- and Ayr spray sometimes, too -- but it doesn't seem to last through the night.

methel | @methel | Aug 28 10:13am

In reply to @grrranny "Trying to prevent dry nose, which can contribute to nosebleeds. I've read that applying Vaseline to..." + (show)

Yes, dry air is a major issue. Unfortunately it’s likely to get worse as cool weather arrives outside. And so try to figure out how to keep the humidity in the house up. I take another blood thinner, Eliquis, and get light nosebleeds occasionally, which I’ve been assured are no big deal and no reason to stop the blood thinner and risk something worse. Good luck

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