Can You Take Protonix While on Plavix

So, which PPIs are safe to use with Plavix? Currently, the manufacturer of Plavix recommends using pantoprazole (Protonix), lansoprazole (Prevacid), or Dexilant (dexlansoprazole). In their research, these three PPIs had the least effect on the effectiveness of Plavix.

Does Pantoprazole interfere with Plavix?

Combining these medications may reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel in preventing heart attack or stroke. The interaction is most likely to occur if you are using a higher dosage of pantoprazole than recommended or if you are using it too frequently.

What acid reflux medicine can be taken with Plavix?

– Patients who use clopidogrel and need a medication to reduce stomach acid can use antacids and most H2 blockers such as Zantac (ranitidine), Pepcid (famotidine), Axid (nizatidine), but not Tagamet and Tagamet HB (cimetidine).