I recently underwent angioplasty. They found 5 blocked arteries and implanted 3 stents. Two of which unblocked two arteries. The third stent was unsuccessful and remains 40% blocked. The other two arteries were too hard for the surgeon to get to so they are still blocked as well., at 50%.
I am taking Plavix 75 mg, Lipitor 80 mg, Aspirin 85 mg, and Ramipiril 2.5 mg. and also have to wear a Nirto patch 2 mg. since having the angioplasty. In addition, I take 15 mg of codine for an unrelated problem with my foot to control pain.
I have been having many side effects and need some expert advice. I have the taste of blood in my mouth most of the time, I have actually spit up blood on one occasion, I have massive headaches that last for hours, my circulation is bad, I am always cold, my skin hurts to touch, I bruise easily, I am depressed all of the time, I have no ambition and so on.
I saw my GP today. He says that I have to either get off the Plavix or the codine becasue my blood is not too thin. I have been taking the codine for 15 years and do not over do it. I only take it when it is absolutely necessary. I have read a lot about Plavix and I hear that if you take aspirin, you should not take Plavix. I don't know what to do anymore. Please... if anybody has any answers to my questions please get back to me. I feel like a sitting duck and just want my health back. Thank you.