Guest guest Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I take both Plavix and Prilosec. My understanding is that takem together can reduce their effectiveness. So I take Prilosec in the morning and Plavix at bedtime. Peace, Ted,IL, 79, IPF 3/09 > > I don't know how many here are on Plavix but I imagine a few considering > its one of the most prescribed meds. This isn't a reason for panic but > there is information that Prilosec and Nexium may interfere with its > full effect. For anyone on blood thinner, whether Plavix or others, I > would just suggest making sure you have labs that check how they are > doing in your body. Dosages may need to be adjusted. This is really true > of any meds you take that can me measured through labs. With the > combinations many of us are on, who knows what is fighting what. > > There is one part of this news that is a bit bothersome. At the same > time these studies are showing this, Astra Zeneca, which markets > Prilosec and Nexium is filing an application on their own blood thinner > to compete with Plavix. They have in the past been accused by other > pharmaceuticals and medical professionals of manipulating markets and > products. > > But the word I guess I stress is that with all the meds many here are > taking, make sure if there are labs to monitor them and potential side > effects they are being done. There are so many interactions and more > being found every day. Also, watch supplements and take those only after > consulting your doctor because they can interact as well. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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