Effient...length Of Time For Safety

Back to back Massiver MI's in january and February 2013. First M I...too short of a stent was used and was placed on Plavix. (Generic) 2nd MI. 3 weeks later. Another Blood clot. Coded. Longer stent placed in LAd AND PUT ON 10MG. eFFIENT. wAS TOLD i WOULD BE ON EFFIENT FOR 15 MONTHS AND THEN BAck to Plavix. 15 months came and Cardio said study was coming out and I had to remain on Effient until results of study. November, 2014. Study results showed those on effient for 30 months did better than those on for 20 months. So I am still on Effient but lowered to 5mg. 30 months is August, 2015. I want off this stuff. The side effects are devestating. What choice do i have. Has anyone been on Effient less than 30 months and on Plavix now and have had no repercussions...meaning another massive MI? I have two drug eluting stents in the LAD. I am 75 years young. Thank You.

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Hello, Lenore! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the heart issues you've had, but it's inspiring that you're so resilient!

What types of side effects are you experiencing from the Effient?

Typical ones are listed as possibly including nausea, rash, headache, dizziness, fatigue and hypotension.

Some people do switch back to Plavix, but there are also other mediations available. It's best to follow your doctor's advice for the best possibly outcome.

Do you take any other medications?

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