Question:
Can Plavix be crushed

I understand that after surgery, all pills have to be crushed, for awhile. I have had a heart attack and have been told that I would have to continue taking Plavix the rest of my life. Need to know if it is okay to crush.    — gastric2009 (posted on October 23, 2008)

October 23, 2008
i would be careful about getting an answer to that here. even if there are some medical professionals that might answer some of these questions, i would most definatley ask your cardiologist that question.
   — MNI

October 23, 2008
Yeah, professionals only on this one. Your pharmacist should be able to tell you the answer to that on as well. Blessings,
   — ap2008324

October 23, 2008
Check with Pharm or cardio as suggested. Also I was able to take prilosec tablets few days after surgery. Was told not to take a pill bigger than tylenol. Ask your surgeon for size restrictions
   — urbrat2

October 23, 2008
I would ask my physician and pharmacist about this or ask if the Plavix can be given as a liquid like cough medicine. That would be more likely.
   — vinnigirl

October 23, 2008
I think the crushing of pills depends on your surgeon and is not a given. I had my surgery in May 2008. I am on Cellcept, which is a pill that can not be crushed, and I was worried about having to go off it, as one surgeon I consulted told me all pills had to be crushed. However, my surgeon, Dr. Marema, does not require pills to be crushed. I did find with taking all my meds without crushing any of them. Talk to both your surgeon and your heart doctor.
   — kathryn_ann

October 23, 2008
I don't think it can be crushed... it could alter the molecular structure of it therefore, making it less effective. Ask your surgeon and cardiologist about it.
   — maria09elena

October 24, 2008
ask your pharmacist or dr -- and you should be able to swallow it whole after surgery -- i've always taken my vitamins and meds whole since surgery -- never once had a problem -- good luck -- it's a myth that all meds have to be crushed
   — RCassety

October 24, 2008
This is the kind of question you should ask several medical professionals about. If you ask say a "primary care physician" his answer might differ from a bariatric surgeon who understands about malabsorptions issues...Even a cardiologist might not realise that some meds need stomach acid to absorb...some need fats...some meds might need the small intestines, some might interact with certain vits you will have to take, etc! ...You need to ask specific questions and ask for reasons. WLS means nothing if your heart won't work right! So you get this info from a doctor or two or three and not from anyone here!
   — .Anita R.

October 25, 2008
I would confer with your cardiologist or pharmacist strictly on this one. Good luck. Dawn V.
   — DawnVic

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