http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/02/09/plavix-stroke.aspxHeart and stroke patients at risk of developing ulcers commonly take the anti-stroke drug Plavix instead of aspirin, as recommended by both the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. However, a study has found that patientsenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/02/09/plavix-stroke.aspx#220108Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:11:19 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:220108nodumbblondie8151<p>I am a walking testimony to the Plavix/Aspirin risks. &nbsp;I was put on Plavix daily along with a 350 mg. aspirin. &nbsp;Result: 24 ulcers, (some bleeding), along with esophageal scarring. &nbsp;Doctor discontinued apirin, continued Plavix and prescribed a PPI for the ulcers. &nbsp;I &nbsp;subsequently &nbsp;learned that PPI&#39;s effect the efficacy of the Plavix. &nbsp;This is insane and so indicative of the pathetic state our health care system is in. &nbsp;Needless to say, I am now on a quest to find more holistic alternatives to all of this prescribed medication. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=220108" width="1" height="1">