Prescription Drug's

[Smitty694]

Recently diagnosed with irregular heartbeat.  (no previous heart problems)  Doctor prescribed Digoxin 1.25 MCG per day, and Plavix , to be taken in addition to 81 MG aspirin, (which I have been taking daily for years).

My question:  Is it safe and is it necessary to take Plavix with aspirin?

[Smitty694]

Thanks for your reply.  I believe the Doctor did mention Atrial Fibrillation as a
Electrocardiogram was done in the office and I was asked if I have ever experienced
Paltipitations, and I have (just didn't realize what they were)  I am not trying to
out guess the Doctor, just don't want to do the wrong thing for myself.  
Thanks again your imput.

[Jerry_NJ]

Did the doctor mention Atrial Fibrillation?  If not, I'm not sure why the Plavix was prescribed. The aspirin is the fist level/state of protection against clots.  If the patient has a number of risk factors, you have at least two: age and irregular heartbeat, an anticoagulant is often prescribed.  I think Plavix may be easier to manage that is an anticoagulant (Coumadin).