Bruce K in New York -- GERD (acid reflux) can sometimes present as a persistent cough. Wondering if, even though the acid reflux seems better, it is still causing a problem. Haven't seen a dry cough as a side effect of any of your meds -- although Plavix and aspirin can increase stomach upset (and acid reflux) so perhaps another Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) like Prilosec might help. Discuss this with your cardiologist and make sure toread our report on the FDA warning about a possible interaction between Prilosec and Plavix. Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, January 9, 2012
I am taking Lipitor (Atorvostatin) also. So all together I am on Plavix, Aspirin 325 mg and 40 mg Atorvastatin. Bruce K., Baldwin, New York, USA, January 9, 2012
I had angioplasty stents 11/25/11 and am on Plavix, aspirin-325 mg and Lipitor. I also took generic Prilosec for one month because of acid reflux, a side effect of the other meds. My symptom or side effect of meds now is a persistent dry cough where sometimes can be severe and almost lose my breath. I stopped the generic Prilosec but the cough is still there. The acid reflux seems better even without the generic Prilosec but the coughing is still prevalent. Any ideas? Bruce K., Baldwin, New York, USA, January 6, 2012