Is it safe for someone with a history of a blood clot in the lungs who takes the blood thinner Acitrom (with stable blood test results) to get a COVID-19 vaccine, should they temporarily stop taking Acitrom before the injection, and is Covaxin or Covishield a better option for them? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for someone with a history of a blood clot in the lungs who takes the blood thinner Acitrom (with stable blood test results) to get a COVID-19 vaccine, should they temporarily stop taking Acitrom before the injection, and is Covaxin or Covishield a better option for them?

Asked by Male, 35 · 1 month ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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1 month ago

Yes, it is safe for you to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Please do not stop taking Acitrom before your injection, as stopping your blood thinner can be dangerous; instead, the vaccine provider will apply firm pressure to the injection site for a few minutes to prevent bruising. Both Covaxin and Covishield are highly effective. However, because you have a history of blood clots, Covaxin may be the preferred choice, as Covishield has a very rare association with clotting issues. Please consult your doctor to confirm your readiness based on your latest stable blood test results.

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