Clopidogrel (kloe-PID-oh-grel) - Patient Education Home

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Depending on the reason your doctor prescribed clopidogrel, you may need to
take this medicine for 1 month, 6 months, 1 year or for the rest of your life. It
is very important that you understand how long you need to take this
medicine and you should not stop taking your antiplatelet medicine
unless your doctor (AND surgeon if you have a stent) tell you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these
instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions. Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have
one.
If you have less than a two week supply of medicine, ask your doctor for
a new prescription.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the
missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from
heat, moisture, and direct light. Do NOT store in a bathroom with a shower.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to
dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and pets and never share your
medicine with anyone.
Medicines that can interact with clopidogrel:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including overthe-counter
medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
You may be at increased risk for bleeding if you are also taking any of these
medicines with your clopidogrel. In some patients, your doctor may approve
using the these medicines together:
apixaban (Eliquis ® )
dabigatran (Pradaxa ® )
enoxaparin (Lovenox ® )
heparin
rivaroxaban (Xarelto ® )
warfarin (Coumadin ® ,
Jantoven ® )