Clopidogrel
When clopidogrel is used
You may be given clopidogrelif you have orhavehad: a Myocardial infarction unstable angina a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) peripheral arterial disease an operation on your heart or blood vessels, such as a coronary stent insertion These situations mean you're at an increasedchance ofgetting a serious blood clot . Taking clopidogrel can help reduce this risk. Treatment may be for a few weeks or months, or it may be lifelong.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on
Introduction
Find out why clopidogrel is prescribed, how and when to take it, what the possible side effects are, and when it may not be suitable.
When clopidogrel is used
You may be given clopidogrelif you have orhavehad: a Myocardial infarction unstable angina a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) peripheral arterial disease an operation on your h
How and when to take clopidogrel
Clopidogrelcomes as a tablet that you take once a day. The usual dose is 75mg a day, although occasionally asingle higher dosesuch as 300mg or 600mgmay be recommended to begin with. Takeclopidogrel
Side effects of clopidogrel
Clopidogrel can cause side effects, but not everyone gets them. Some side effects are listed below. Check the leaflet that comes with your medication for a full list. Common side effects The follow
Taking clopidogrelwith other medicines, food and alcohol
Taking clopidogrel with other medications can affect how well either medication works, or increase your chances of getting side effects. For example, this can happen if clopidogrel is taken with:
Who may not be able to take clopidogrel
Check with your doctor beforetaking clopidogrel if you: have a stomach ulcer , or have had stomach ulcers in the past have had bleeding on your brain (brain haemorrhage) have haemophilia or anoth
Subscribe
Ask the doctor
Rate this article
Find products