Clopidogrel withdrawal: Hi, i was on... - British Heart Fou...

British Heart Foundation

54,764 members34,273 posts

Clopidogrel withdrawal

supersue1960 profile image
16 Replies

Hi, i was on Clopidogrel for 12 months following my 2nd stent, I finished taking it 2 weeks ago, am a bit worried as this week i have internal shaking all over my body gets worse on increased activity. my blood pressure is ok 120/67, but my pulse was 99 resting last night.

Does anyone know if its a withdrawel?

Written by
supersue1960 profile image
supersue1960
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
16 Replies
Loving-life profile image
Loving-life

Hi i was on the same drug for 6 months. i was originally on ticagrelor but started hemoraging so switched. I didnt have any withdrawal symptoms, but that's not it to say people dont. I would strongly recommend you contact your gp , 911 or cardiac team today. It doesnt hurt to get checked out for piece of mind especially. I have been in contact with my gp on numerous occasions so dont feel you cant go to them. Ask them to refer you back to your cardiologist if you want to. You can never be too cautious is what ive been told. For piece of mind make the call. It will make you feel better. Hope you feel settled soon.

jamin100 profile image
jamin100

I’m due to come off mine in about 3 weeks. I never thought there could be potential side effects from stopping taking them

Loving-life profile image
Loving-life in reply tojamin100

Its always a bit nerve racking changing/coming of medication especially this one. From my point of view i have to say i was apprehensive, but thats a normal reaction, but after a few days i became more confident that all was ok. After a couple of weeks i felt elated as another milestone had been reached. My aunt used to say "never worry worry until worry worries you" so when your time comes to come off the medication, remember to breathe and feel good about it. I try to remain positive as there is always someone on hand professionally should i need it whether it be my gp, my cardiologist ,999 or 911. Knowing this helps me through the up and downs of the changes that come with these events. Also reward yourself, buy yourself a little treat you've done well.

davidthegolfer profile image
davidthegolfer in reply toLoving-life

Great reply. So perfectly succinct and right. Thank you

controlcause profile image
controlcause

stomach pain or intestine bleeding is common side effects but withdrawal effects are not known to be standard. I have discontinued aspirin and taking clopidogrel alternate day.Sideeffects have gone but not facing any withdrawal syndrome

survivor180717 profile image
survivor180717 in reply tocontrolcause

Hi Controlcause,

If you don't mind may I ask why you discontinuned Asprin and taking Clopidogrel. Usually doctors advise to continue Asprin for life and stop Clopidogrel after initial 12 months post heart attack. Did you seek cardiologist's advice before doing so?

controlcause profile image
controlcause in reply tosurvivor180717

I agree .few posts on site also showed aspirin intolerance like me, took gp advise. Cardiologist too conservative wanted ppi which has more side effects on me..last 2 years doing good on this calculated risk..this month I shall go for my annual echo n stress test

survivor180717 profile image
survivor180717 in reply tocontrolcause

Thank you for the quick response.

MK1954 profile image
MK1954

Good morning Sue, I was on Clopidogrel for three years, stent, baloon angioplasty and another stent but had no withdrawal problems. Have a word with your GP.

Skittler profile image
Skittler

Talk to your doctor, who, if they think it's needed, will refer you to your cardiologist. We all seem to react differently to drugs.

supersue1960 profile image
supersue1960

Thanks all, still not feeling myself, nearly collapsed when shopping on Friday, my legs felt they didn't belong to me, BP is ok, so its a mystery, but felt great before stopping. To the fact i walked up Mount Vesuvius 6 weeks ago! so you can see the big change in me.

Going to docs in the morning! X

Qualipop profile image
Qualipop

I had no problems at all when I stopped clopidogrel

Jessebo profile image
Jessebo

Hi Sue. It's been 2 years since you posted this. Can I ask what was the outcome? I am stopping my plavix now in the second week and there are withdrawal symptoms.

in reply toJessebo

I had stents in Aug will be 6 months in Feb I want to come off DAPT ( plavix) So found very nice research piece please go through it. Will answer your question with evidence

in reply toJessebo

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

Mac29 profile image
Mac29

Hi SuperSue, Thank you for your entry on the HealthUnlocked website. I am also oscillating between shivering and hot sweats since dicontinuing Clopidogrel four days ago. I'm Covid neg and fully vaxed so I'm thinking it is the cessation of the Clopidogrel. May I please ask how many days it took for your symptoms to cease. Hoping you are well and fully recovered. Mac

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Clopidogrel withdrawal

I went off Clopidogrel on Saturday after being on it since April 21. I’ve had some sharp pains...
Cazbo27 profile image

Clopidogrel withdrawal

I have just stopped taking Clopidogrel, after having it once a day for eighteen months. I had two...
Bennydog42 profile image

Clopidogrel

I had a stroke in2019 followed by a TIA in 2023. Following a heart monitor for 7 days in 2023 I...
Diet-well profile image

Clopidogrel

Due to come of clopidogrel at the beginning of September, it being a year since I had my stent. Did...

Clopidogrel

I have what my gp called gastritis. I take Clopidogrel even though I had a plaque blockage in my...
Jantech profile image

Moderation team

See all
HUModerator profile image
HUModeratorAdministrator
Luke_BHF profile image
Luke_BHFPartner
Amy-BHF profile image
Amy-BHFPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.