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,
your medicines, or PLAVIX information.
Stroke
Can I take PLAVIX if I've had a stroke?
Yes, once your condition has been stabilized, your doctor may prescribe PLAVIX to
help reduce your risk of a future heart attack or stroke. In patients who have had
a recent stroke or recent heart attack or have been diagnosed with Peripheral Artery
Disease (P.A.D., also known as poor circulation in the legs)—PLAVIX alone has been proven
to help protect against a future stroke or heart attack.
It's important to take PLAVIX exactly as your doctor has directed to help reduce
your risk of another stroke or heart attack. You should always consult with your
doctor before stopping any medication. Your doctor or other healthcare professional
will know if there are reasons why you should stop taking PLAVIX.
Can I take PLAVIX and aspirin if I've had a stroke?
When taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines including aspirin, the risk
of bleeding may increase. Review all your prescription and over-the-counter medications,
especially aspirin, with your doctor or any other healthcare provider. To minimize
this risk, always talk to your doctor before taking aspirin or other medicines with
PLAVIX, especially if you've had a stroke. Get the PLAVIX information you need from
your doctor.
Why can't I take PLAVIX and aspirin if I've had a stroke?
When taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines including aspirin, the risk
of bleeding may increase. To minimize this risk, always talk to your doctor before
taking aspirin or other medicines with PLAVIX, especially if you've had a stroke.
Get the PLAVIX information you need from your doctor.
I had a stroke and have been on PLAVIX and aspirin for some time. Why do/should
I have to stop my treatment?
It's important to take PLAVIX exactly as your doctor has directed to help reduce
your risk of another stroke or heart attack. Only your doctor knows the specifics
of your condition and how PLAVIX fits into your overall therapy. That's why it's
important to maintain an ongoing dialogue with your doctor concerning your condition
and your treatment. When taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines including
aspirin, the risk of bleeding may increase. To minimize this risk, always talk to
your doctor before taking aspirin or other medicines with PLAVIX, especially if
you've had a stroke.
What to do next: Learn about heart attack
or heart-related chest pain Get information
on stroke Find out more about P.A.D.
Already taking PLAVIX