What are the potential gastrointestinal side effects of Clopidogrel, and how can they be minimized during long-term use?
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What are the potential gastrointestinal side effects of Clopidogrel, and how can they be minimized during long-term use?
Clopidogrel may cause stomach pain, diarrhea, or indigestion. To minimize these, take it with food, use a PPI or H2 antagonist, and avoid NSAIDs.
Gastrointestinal issues like nausea and bleeding are side effects of Clopidogrel. Mitigate these by using proton-pump inhibitors and monitoring for signs of bleeding.
To reduce Clopidogrel’s gastrointestinal side effects such as ulcers, use it alongside proton pump inhibitors and regularly check for occult blood in stools.