Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Plavix Plus Heartburn Drugs May Hike Heart Risk

Combination might interfere with Plavix's anticlotting ability, experts say

Posted January 28, 2009

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previcad and plazix

My name is Carl Lush I have had 5way bypass 7 years ago and then this last Jan. I had to have 2 stents put in and another one in Jan.of this year I was put on Plavix in Dec. 2008 after I had a heart attack and the stents put in.I have had a lot of chest pain lately for the past 2 months.I have been on Previcad for many years and on Plavix about 5 months do you think taking these two meds. has done any damage to my heart or stents.I have not been feeling good lately and i'm worried about this please email me back.

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