how to handle clopidogrel (Plavix, etc) and "PPI" stomach acid reducer (omeprazole, etc) drug interactions
June 2013
You'll see more attention on how to handle clopidogrel (Plavix, etc) and "PPI" stomach acid reducer (omeprazole, etc) drug interactions.
Some PPIs may decrease the blood thinning effects of clopidogrel.
Now we're finding out that this may not be as significant as originally thought...and that PPIs DON'T seem to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients also taking clopidogrel.
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