Comments on: Blood thinner Effient is a rising star — but is it safe?

By: Dr

Dr — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:24:57 +0000

No Ticlopidine is not a generic substitute. You should not take Ticlopidine, it is an old Oral Anti-platelet drug that causes bad side effects. You need exactly what the RX says. There are no generics in this class of drugs yet.

By: Edward Boyle

Edward Boyle — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00:29 +0000

I just had 3 stents put in and my cardioligists put me on Effient is Ticlopidine a generic substitute for this med. I also take lipitor, Topenol XL, aspirin, and Avapro. I am 66 years old male Thank You

By: danny nicklas

danny nicklas — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:01:46 +0000

I have just been switch’d to effient from plavix I also take 81 mg of aspirin,and nexium. I was told after my 11 stent placement, that effient would be a better Rx for me, I am 53 years old, and hoping that my Dr. is right !

By: Laurie Jones

Laurie Jones — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:34:02 +0000

My husband was just put on effient in place of the plavix because he needs to be on nexium. He is also on aspirin 81mg and pletal daily. Is this safe. My husband is 69 and has 7 heart stents.