Clopidogrel

[Handg]

Had what was deemed was a minor TIA of left eye in June 2022 as lost part vision 5 maybe 10 mins , spoke to gp he sent me to get checked out at A&E who referred me to stroke department. 5 days later had the appointment at hospital and they performed ecg, ultrasound of neck and echo cardiograph everthing was clear , never had an mri of head but they assumed this minor TIA and prescribed Clopidogrel 75mg and statin , cholesterol was 5.7 at that time . I do not want to be on these medications for rest of my life as only 65 . The gp is reluctant to stop and states it's a precaution but I think side effects especially on stomach are not nice . Anyone else experiencing these concerns?

[Scotsman53]

I've been on clopidogrel since a minor stroke a couple of years ago. I've not had any side effects. Can you say more about your's? I believe if you take certain painkillers alongside it stomach effects are more likely.

[Handg in reply to Scotsman53]

Thank you, I already have hiatus hernia and gastritis which I have medication for so guess the clopidogrel will be irritating the stomach lining. I'll chat to my GP.

[Scotsman53 in reply to Handg]

Sorry but it's a mistake just to assume you'll get any side effects, I thought you were saying you already had them. I've had gastritis all this time, on lansoprazole, and I don't believe the clopidogrel has made it any worse.

[Nesting]

I e been on clopidogrel for a number of years now since diagnosed with APS syndrome after silent stroke . Also have hiatus hernia and gastritis , they changed my Medication from omeprazole to lansoprazole because of interaction and I’m also on atorvastatin as well but apart from usual aches and pains it’s not been too bad , most days I do my 10,000 steps walking when not working

[Handg in reply to Nesting]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I was changed to pantoprazole. Wonder if going back on lansoprazole would be better.

[Edenxtor2]

My ex was on these for same reason as you he had a stroke and passed away unexpectedly as there's was no way of stopping the bleed .he was just 63💔

[Handg in reply to Edenxtor2]

I sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing

[saj01]

Hi..

I had something similar happen and had the same tests and and mri... nothing found. They prescribed the same Clopidogrel as a precaution. I also booked an appointment at the eye clinic as I'd had eye problems in the past, again nothing found. After a while I spoke to my GP and asked if I could stop the tablets...and she agreed but I have to have my blood pressure monitored and my cholesterol is okay. . 57 is a little high so maybe some dietary changes would help?

Have another chat with your GP and tell them your concerns about your stomach long term if you have to continue the meds.

[Handg in reply to saj01]

Thank you, I certainly will have a chat.

[PainConcernHelpline Moderator Community Champion Pain Concern]

Dear Handg,

I am a forum moderator at Pain Concern and have just been reading through your post.

I am wondering whether the Stroke Association UK may be better informed, they have a forum and helpline. I have included the link below.

stroke.org.uk/donate/giving...

Best wishes

Pain Concern

[Handg in reply to PainConcernHelpline]

Thank you, should I remove my post?

[PainConcernHelpline Moderator Community Champion Pain Concern in reply to Handg]

No, not at all,

Someone may have an answer

Pain Concern

[Handg in reply to PainConcernHelpline]

Thank you

[Uk49]

I've been on Clopidogrel since my TIA in 2015 aged 65yrs. Also statins and BP tablets. It seems that I'm on them permanently now, so just have to trust the Dr's. Have regular bloods to monitor the medication.

[Handg in reply to Uk49]

Thank you , yes we have to trust them, the consequences if not could be worse than a few side effects . Probably discuss with GP my issues.

[Patches12]

Hi I'm on these tabs after havin a tia about 14yrs ago was havin aspirin but now changed to clopidogrel just another tab to take you will be fine hope you feel better