Bruising on clopidogrel

[Midty]

I bruse very easily on clopidogrel

[Taviterry]

So do most people who take it. It's one reason that deep massage is NOT recommended for those taking it. (Masseurs should ask clients about medications they are on, and may decline to treat someone on anti-platelets, blood-thinners and anti-coagulants without a note from one's GP.)

[Mlinde]

An unfortunate 'side effect' of the drug.

[Avagra]

I was on it for 12 months and bruised very very easily and some big ones,all stopped after I’d finished the course.Best wishes xx

[Barre01]

hi

I had this issue when I was taking this drug, I spoke to my gp as I was worried about a bleed on the brain. She said she had checked this issue and I should not be concerned.

[Furryears]

when I was on Clopidogrel was on it for about 18 months I too used to bruise really easily still bruise but not so badly now I have been taken off it, Still on Aspirin bisoprolol Atorvastatin 80mg Ramipril & metformin slow release

Just mention it to your doctor if worried about it when I did they said it was my clopidogrel and I was only ever meant to be on it for a year and they kept me on it 18 months

My legs & arms & body used to have lots of bruises hope you get sorted 😊

[Davey77 in reply to Furryears]

When I queried it with my GP they said the discharge notes after my Stent said I should be on it for life

[1a2b3 in reply to Davey77]

I believe the thoughts on this differ depending on the cardiologist. After having a stent, I was prescribed Plavix/clopidogrel and low-dose aspirin. The Plavix was prescribed for one year at which time I would discontinue, but continue on with the low dose aspirin for life my mother’s cardiologist, on the other hand, does the opposite.

[Furryears in reply to 1a2b3]

Yes that was like me with the Clopidogrel was meant to be a year but I was in for 18 months it’s up to the cardiologist/ doctor

My cardiologist wrote to my doctor with timescales and I have a copy of the letter

[Furryears in reply to Davey77]

Hi Davy 77 we are all very different and my letter to my doctor said 12 months for the clopidogrel I was actually on it for 18 months before he took me off it

Still on lots of other meds though, I would definitely say go with what your specialist/doctor recommends 😊

[baltibob]

I'm not on this, and on other meds, but I also bruise very easily - big purple bruises that take a couple of weeks to go away.

[Asboannie]

Yes, as everyone us saying it's side effect if the drug. I was put on it 4 years ago for a TIa. However a pharmacist I saw whilst on holiday informed me that it should only be 6 months following TIA. If anyone else has been informed of the same thing I would be grateful for a response before I try to make a GP appointment.

[Lowerfield_no_more in reply to Asboannie]

This is the guidance for anti-platelet treatments for secondary prevention following a MI. There may be a medical reason why you have been prescribed clopidogrel long term (rather than aspirin). I suggest you discuss this with your GP rather than rely on what people on here advise, or indeed someone you met on holiday, neither of whom have access to your medical records.

cks.nice.org.uk/topics/mi-s...

[Asboannie in reply to Lowerfield_no_more]

Thankyou for your prompt reply. I shall contact the surgery for an appointment.