Clopidogrel Causing Duodenitis? Doctors In Denial?

I've been taking clopidogrel, amlodipine and statins for years now. Over the last year or so I have developed inflammation of the duodenum, confirmed by endoscopy. The consultant wrote "duodenitis caused by clopidogrel" on his summary of findings.

However, since then doctors have declined to go down the route of trying alternatives to clopidogrel, and deny it being the cause. I'm not sure why the resistance to this diagnosis? If my diet was so poor, wouldn't I be getting inflammation in other areas too? Why just the duodenum? My diet seems to have very little effect on the condition.

Does anyone have thoughts on this? Are the doctors just trying to avoid expensive alternatives, or do they genuinely believe clopidogrel is not the cause? Has anyone suffered the same side effect?

Duodenitis is listed as a side effect of the drug, and why would the consultant performing the endoscopy decide it was the obvious cause? I don't want to end up with an ulcer.

Perhaps I should try a week without clopidogrel or halve the tablets for a trial period?

Thanks

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According to FDA reports, Clopidogrel has been known to cause duodenal ulceration as a side effect, other side effects may include nausea, flatulence, hemorrhage, easy bruising, and stomach pain.

Ref: Clopidogrel Information

As to your doctors not being willing to address the issue, it could be time for you to consult different doctors. If they've been made aware of the issue, and aren't willing to do anything about it, it might be best, and safest, for you to move on to someone else that can help you more, and will address your concerns.

Have they stated why they don't want to help you?

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