Patients are asking if they should stop taking the combination of Plavix (clopidogrel) plus aspirin
May 2006
Patients are asking if they should stop taking the combination of Plavix (clopidogrel) plus aspirin.
This is due to reports that the combination might be harmful in some patients.
We know that Plavix plus aspirin is beneficial for patients with acute coronary syndrome or after a stent. In these patients, the combo can reduce the risk of heart attack, death, and restenosis.
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