Is it ok to come off Plavix/aspirin for a stool blood test?

Hello good people.

I need to get a FOBT (fecal occult blood test) to check for blood in my stool, to see whether I need a colonoscopy.  But I have heart disease.  My last heart attack was 3 years ago.  I take a daily full-strength aspirin and a daily 75mg Plavix.  I know aspirin can cause false positive FOBT results and I read that it's good to stop taking it for 7 days prior to a FOBT, and to stop taking Plavix for 3 days prior to the test.

Seeing that I haven't had a heart attack in 3 years, is it ok for me to stop these meds for my test?

Thanks.

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This is really a question you should be asking your Doctor. None of us are qualified to instruct you to stop taking your medication. Personally, I would stay on the meds. Your heart is very important and you don't want your disease getting worse. Why not take the test with your meds and if there's no blood, great. If there is blood, then worry about that bridge when it needs crossing?