Clopidogrel

[linphy]

Hello, is anyone taking clopidogrel, i commenced taking them 3 days ago.

[piggie50]

Hi linphy,

I have taken clopidogrel instead of aspirin for the last 6 years after a major stomach bleed put me in hospital for 6 days. I've had no problems with them. Are you having problems?

Best wishes

Judy

[linphy in reply to piggie50]

Hi Judy, yes I've had plenty of problems since July. I was injecting with Pegasy, I Was taken off that in July as I came out in hives swelling of face. Was rushed into hospital a few occasions. Gp has prescribed epipen, fexofenadine 4 a day. Also taken off aspirin. Consultant said hives were nothing to do with Pegasy. I've seen dermatology they told me I have vasculities, that my autoimmune is unbalanced. I have appointment to see immunology but not till December. Consultant said Clopidogrel would be best for me. I still have hives but not so bad. Linda

[fannetastic]

Yes, I take it with no problems. Cant take Asprin and had a heart attack 1 year ago so needed a blood thinner. Was initially put on another blood thinner who's name escapes me ( dreaded brain fog ) but I was getting massive bruises. Still get them but not to the same extent.

Anne

[linphy in reply to fannetastic]

I have plenty of brain for and have started getting pins and needles in my feet

Linda x

[fannetastic in reply to linphy]

Hey Linda, pain in my feet is unbearable sometimes, but had that before Clopidogrel, nut sure if its related to MPD or my being Diabetic, no-one can tell me for sure. Think myself its down to the MPD s had painful hot pins and needles for many a year and only diagnosed Diabetic last year.

Best wished

Anne x

[Nettie22]

Hi, I have been taking clopidogrel since March this year after a mini stroke. I haven't had any problems with it apart from I like others bruise a little easier than I normally would.

[linphy in reply to Nettie22]

I keep bruusing on my legs

Linda

[Bridie123]

Hi, same as the others,take it,fine on it,just bruise easy. ☺

[Phelpsy]

Hi Been on Clopadogrel for 5 years now , after a Tia & diagnosed weth ET no problems just be aware of you bumping yourself for bruise . X

[Kelly2 in reply to Phelpsy]

Hi after a colonoscopy I was diagnosed with diverticulitis. My first thought was that maybe taking aspirin every day for so many years now had something to do with it. I talked to my haematologist and he said I could reduce it to 3 times weekly. Anybody has a similar condition? I have ET JAK2+ and only taking aspirin.

[linphy in reply to Kelly2]

Thank you Kelly2, I too have diverticulitis, was diagnosed 8 years ago. I don't often have a flare up of it thank goodness. I too am ET JAK2.

Linda x

[Kelly2 in reply to linphy]

Are you also on aspirin?

[linphy in reply to Kelly2]

No taken off aspirin, I had hives and swelling on face, they was sure if aspirin caused it, hence starting Clopidogrel

[Senoritakazza]

I've been on Clopidigrel for the past 8 years as I am allergic to Asprin, I have no issues with it at all 😊

[Shootist]

Had 3 stents last month had bad headaches for a week O.K. now just take Clopidogrel in the morning with asprin bit of brain fog but O.K

[Shootist]

I had 3 stents in june put on Clopidogrel first week had head aches but they have gone but I get bad muscle aches and joint aches and some times balance and brain fog this is side affects of the drug like tonight the pain in my leg muscles is so bad I cannot sleep I have dieverticular problems and some times my shit is black I have asked my docter for coated asprin that will not disolve in my stomach the asprin was giving me bad stomach cramps and pain I am 69 years old and fed up of feeling like shit sorry about the swearing but I am fedup feeling like this I have stop taking the asprin and my stomach is slowly getting better. They gave me statins to take but they were like taking poison they made me so ill I have taken 60 miligrams oh codine phosphate and 1000mg of cocodamol and am still in pain. Still the bastards arnt going to beat me going on holiday and copidodril can kiss my arse I will take it and make the most of it.

In the last 2 years I have had Sepsis and 3 stents and I am still going just doin't let it get you down I will come of it next June when you have stents you only take it for a year

[flute5 in reply to Shootist]

Thank you Shootist. I hate clopidogrel, I never had side effects before but with clopidogrel I have a rash inside my lips, brain fog and upper leg pain and weakness, the last stops me getting around. After stents op in September i was given clopidogrel. Doctor stopped aspirin, this has reduced the rash inside my lips but not much and i self medicate with dapsone which I already take for dermatitis but now three times the dose. If my leg gives way again, I will have to go back to the doctor.

[Shootist in reply to flute5]

Ask your doctor to put you on Prasugrel other name Efient I stop't taking Clopidogrel told my doctor that I was house bound because of the pain in my joints and muscles he said O.K. then last week I saw the heart surgeon told him I had stopped he went crazy he said I could have had a stroke or heart attack at any time and died he put me on Prasurgel its fantastic don't know I am taking it no side effects apart from very littel aches now and then but nothing realy , Asked my Doctor for coated gastro Resistant aspirin Tablets they disolve in your bowls not in your stomach I get stomach discomfort but not as bad ask your doctor give it a try one is no good without the other. Starting the gym next week

[flute5 in reply to Shootist]

Thanks for that info. Good luck with the gym.

[rakeman in reply to Shootist]

I am on Clopidogrel and Aspirin and other meds since having a stent fitted 5 months ago, but feel really sore, constantly burping which is causing severe pain to stomach and chest, sometimes I think its my heart again, been put on Lansoprazole and Ranitidine to counteract the trapped wind but it is having no effect. Feel like stopping all the meds and just taking the risk as I gets me down.