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Candyman
05/16/08
Candyman
Category:Heart Disease Medication

Can I ever safely get off Plavix? MI with stents (2) in March, 2003.

I am a 58 year old white male who had a heart attack in March, 2003 at which time 1 stent was placed.  The following July a second stent was placed.  No problems since.  Medication is expensive so I am wondering as it has been five years since the stents were placed can I safely stop...

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