can I have a tattoo whilst on clopidogrel

[Gavinkelly81]

has anyone had a tattoo whilst being on clopidogrel 75mg? Do I need to stop them for a couple of days before having a full sleeve done?

[Blackcatsooty]

merry Christmas Gavin

The simple answer is yes, stop blood thinning tablets for a few days prior to a tattoo. The better plan would be to finish your course of blood thinners until your medics change your prescription. Then have the tattoo.

Best wishes

Santa claws

[Gavinkelly81 in reply to Blackcatsooty]

Thanks for ur reply I’m abroad on holiday and would love to have a tattoo whilst I’m here, I’ve had a tattoo before a few years ago, I had a strange two years ago that’s why I’m on clopidogrel 75mg but I feel fine now I’ve fully recovered thanks gavin

[Happyrosie]

remembering that you bleed heavily while on Clop. Need at least four days off this medicine beforehand. Is it really worth risking your life for a tattoo?

[Chowles]

Seasons greetings! Clopidogrel is a drug that stops platelets sticking together,it's not a 'blood thinner'.

[Taviterry in reply to Chowles]

Interesting point, Chowles. I ad thought that it was, but thanks to your post I now accept that it isn't. (Some websites do suggest that it, such as gloshospitals.nhs.uk/your-v... "You are taking any blood thinning medication (such as warfarin, clopidogrel, aspirin, rivaroxaban or apixaban). "

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