Healthy Living
At times, your recovery from a heart attack or stroke may seem overwhelming. Recovery periods vary from individual to individual, based on the severity of the event. But it’s important to take everything one day at a time. And to take an active role in your recovery. Here you'll learn some heart healthy lifestyle tips and how PLAVIX can help reduce your risk of a future heart attack or stroke. You can also find an area for caregivers plus useful resources and information on helpful organizations.
For patients who had recent stroke, heart attack or heart-related chest pain (ACS), taking your medicine—including PLAVIX—as your doctor prescribes is one part of a heart healthy strategy to help reduce your risk of a future heart attack or stroke. Lifestyle change is also important.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Certain genetic factors and some medicines such as Prilosec reduce the effect of PLAVIX leaving you at greater risk for heart attack and stroke. Your doctor may use genetic tests to determine treatment. Don’t stop taking PLAVIX without talking to your doctor as your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase. People with stomach ulcers or conditions that cause bleeding should not use PLAVIX. Taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines, including aspirin, may increase bleeding risk which can potentially be life-threatening. So tell your doctor when planning surgery. Tell your doctor all medicines you take, including aspirin, especially if you’ve had a stroke. If fever, unexplained weakness or confusion develops, tell your doctor promptly. These may be signs of TTP, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, reported sometimes less than 2 weeks after starting PLAVIX.
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Remember, your doctor is the single best source of information regarding your health. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health or your medicine.
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