Clopidogrel and aspirin are same?

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My mom is taking clopidogrel 75 mg with atorvastatin 10 mg now. Before she was taking aspirin 75mg with atorvastatin 10 mg. Is that ok? Both clopidogrel and aspirin will give same effects?

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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar

Interventional Cardiologist 13 yrs exp Aurangabad

Both these medicines are blood thinners with different mechanisms of action. Clopidogrel can be given instead of aspirin

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Dr. R.Vimalkumar Cardiologist 15 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. R.Vimalkumar

Cardiologist 15 yrs exp Chennai

Hi. Aspirin and clopidogrel will give the same clinical benefits. Both are acting on platelets but in a different mechanism. She can continue the medication advised by your doctor.