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I Had A Triple Bypass In 2020 And I Am Still On Plavix. Do The Doctors Take You Off Of It After So Long??

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brighton, MI
January 5
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Plavix keeps platelets from sticking together(blood clots). He is preventing you from a stroke or heart attack. My doctor put me on aspirin after my bypass surgery 15 years ago and I'm still on it and also on Eliquis blood thinner. Keep taking it unless your physician says otherwise.

January 6
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks. I cannot take aspirin so maybe that is why I am on it.

January 7
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I've been on plavix for about 10 years.

January 6
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I don't think the doctors care. There's no money in it for anyone to cut back is there?

January 5

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