Coming off Clopidogrel

[Ruthmurphy52]

Coming off clopidogrel.

Hi I’ve just come off clopidogrel just over a week ago, I had HA with stent fitted in the LAD 12 months ago, been back into hospital twice in Feb as I started getting pain in chest, first time they thought it may be unstable angina, and put it down to HA last year, second time I was admitted I was given another angiogram they found I have ’arterial coronary spasm’ And was prescribed tildiem to stop the spasms! this med seems to have worked but since coming off the clopidogrel just over a week again, I’ve started getting some slight pain, had anyone experienced this after coming off the thinners? I’m still on all other meds, Thank you, Ruth

[Pollypuss]

Are you on aspirin

[Ruthmurphy52 in reply to Pollypuss]

Hi Pollypuss,

yes I’m on aspirin, Tildiem ( for coronary heart spasm) atorvastatin, bisoprolol, vitamin D, lansoprazole, candasartin,

[MountainGoat52]

When I stopped taking Clopidogrel, I had no effects whatsoever. I only took Tildiem for 6 weeks after my triple bypass op and that was prescribed as precautionary against spasms. I also had no issues when that was stopped. However, we are all different. You may be suffering from the effects of the reduction in medication and your body needs time to adjust, but I would certainly voice your concerns to your GP.

[Ruthmurphy52 in reply to MountainGoat52]

Thank you GWP1952

Yes I’ve wandered about the Tildiem, I suppose the best thing is to have a chat with my GP, my next app with cardiologist isn’t until end of June, as 2 app have been cancelled due to Covid, I’ve stopped taking lansoprazole as well as the Clopidogrel , I will ask the Dr to change my aspirin to the coated one, Im interested that a few on the site are taking magnesium! I’ll also ask the dr about that. Hope you are doing well. Have good day and thanks again. Ruth

[MountainGoat52 in reply to Ruthmurphy52]

Lansoprozole... that's on my reject list. For some reason all PPI drugs drain me of energy. Having a coated aspirin is a good idea. That sorted my brother out. I don't have a problem with normal aspirin, but it is always taken after a good bowl of breakfast cereal and a mug of tea and therefore gets swamped. ☺

Some years ago I started taking Magnesium to try to relieve the symptoms of lactic acid in my leg muscles when hill walking. It had minimal effect... then after my HA and stents it all became apparent that blood flow was the issue. Now a triple bypass later (elective) the situation is even better. As for the other health benefits of Magnesium, I think if you have a good and varied diet, then taking a supplement is unnecessary. Others may disagree. ☺

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hi Ruthmurphy52

I live with microvascular and vasospastic angina . Both microvascular and coronary artery spasms.

As well as being on high doses of Diltiaziem I have been kept on for clopidogrel since my diagnosis 8 years ago.

I can't take beta blockers as they make my vasospasms worse and I landed up in hospital.

I suggest you discuss the issue with your Cardiologist you may need your medication adjusting.

Isosorbide mononitrate extended release can also be useful to prevent vasospasms too.

Statins and either aspirin or clopidogrel are commonly prescribed for people with vasospastic angina. It helps reduce inflammation , stabilise any plaque and to help prevent the formation of small clots forming.

The BHF have this updated information about vasospastic angina.

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[Ruthmurphy52 in reply to Milkfairy]

Thank you so much Milkfairy for your reply, I’ll certainly checkout the info you sent through, I’ve been trying to get to speak to my GP, not easy. Thanks again for the info xxx

[Marshmallow63]

Hi Ruth. I came off clopidigrel in December (3 months after HA and stent being fitted) as part of a randomised Edinburgh study about it's effectiveness. I had no obvious changes to how I felt- fingers crossed. However from my dealings with the wider cardiac rehab team, advice has always been to raise concerns you have and get checked out, even during these chaotic times.

[Ruthmurphy52 in reply to Marshmallow63]

Thank you Marshmallow 63 for your reply, I’m gonna call my cardiac help line and see what they say. Thanks again

[Kowozuki99]

My mother is coming off Clopidogrel, which she has been on for a couple of months, due to side effects. The doctor has put her on aspirin instead as she was prescribed Clopidogrel for a suspected TIA. The MRI scan showed no abnormalities or any sign that she had suffered a TIA but the doctor prescribed Clopidogrel as a precaution. Can I just stop the treatment or will this cause her harm?

[Ruthmurphy52 in reply to Kowozuki99]

Hi there, I came off clopidogrel back in May this year after being on it for 12 months, I did’nt have any side effects!

[Kowozuki99 in reply to Ruthmurphy52]

That's great, thank you.

[SueMel12 in reply to Ruthmurphy52]

Hi ive been off composite 11days now.My blood pressure has been a bit low the last few days.Today I'm struggling with low no 63/43 did you have this.