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Stopped Clopidogrel
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Hi, I had a stent put in this time last year and was put on Clopidogrel. I have now stopped taking it, one doctor said 6 months and the other 12 months. The other day I was walking fast and I was worried that the angina was coming back, my symptom was always at the back of my throat and then breathlessness. Maybe I am worrying too much, I was walking fast and I am not the best at fast walking these days and can get breathless. There are some smaller vessels in my heart that are too small to… read more

posted May 29, 2018
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Why are you walking fast? Walk at a pace that is comfortable for you

posted August 29, 2018
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have been on clopidogrel twice for both my heart attacks but I'm only on it for 12 months at a time, i also have small vessels they couldn't put scents in.

posted August 29, 2018
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have been on Clopidogrel 9 years now as I can’t tolerate aspirin

posted June 28, 2018
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I was put on Clopidogrel and Xarelto. At first I was told I would be on Clopidogrel for a year, then was told 6 months, only because I am also on Xarelto. I am waiting for Cardioversion, and was told I could go off all medication after that except Xarelto because I have stents.

posted June 19, 2018
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

My cardiologist gave me a choice after a year to discontinue or continue taking plavix. I chose to continue. This is after the 3rd placement in a different artery. I just feel safer taking

posted June 17, 2018

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