Other meds and bruising

[SamSam25]

Hi I’ve recently started clopidogel and noticed that I’m bruising which is also taking a long time to get better . Has any one experienced this ?

Also I am a chronic migraine sufferer and now I’m on clopidogel can only take paracetamol. Does anyone recommend any other pain relief to take with clopidogel?

[Harls]

Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor will do this and the bruising will take longer to recover. You do need to be careful and any bruising that seems excessive, please get it checked out. With regards to your migraine, prior to having my heart attack, I had moderate to severe headaches several times a week and took pain relief like sweets! Since HA over a year ago and subsequently stents fitted, I can count on one hand the number of mild headaches I’ve had and paracetamol seems to alleviate the ache.

[PogoLogic]

The bruising just happens, I picked them up regularly. I realised that my worst ones were in my thighs, from keys in my pocket knocking on my legs as I walked, easily fixed...

The type of stent that I had meant that I was on Clopidogrel for a year - yours might be time bound too perhaps?

For treating the bruising, try Weleda Arnica Massage Balm ( from: health shop, some pharmacies or online eg Amazon) a few drops rubbed in speeds up recovery from bruises.

[Bagrat]

I used to have dire migraines and chuck down anadin extra with not a thought (aspirin eek! Caffeine and paracetamol).

I am now on anticoagulants and retired and migraines rare. My first go to with headache is a pint of water. If that's not effective 2 paracetamol does the trick.

Worth checking out "natural anticoagulants" you maybe should not over do. Examples are fish oil supplements,turmeric, garlic. I'm talking about high dose supplements not as part of balanced diet.

[emerich]

Hi samsam25

Yes I also had bad bruising, even leaning against something left big black/purple bruises. Good news is within a few weeks of stopping them, it stopped. I think it's usual to take clopidogrel and similar for 6 months after a heart attack or stents. Probably best to ask your practice nurse or Gp if there are any other painkillers you can take.

[Clerkenweller]

I started taking clopidogrel after my stenting last November. At first I bruised very easily but much less so now. Arnica cream helps when applied to the bruised area.

[Qualipop]

Clopidogrel bruising can be a real nuisance but you just have to live with it and look as if you've been beaten up. The slightest touch made me bruise but the stuff is needed. Bruising is very normal.