Does my 54-year-old mother, who does not have diabetes and has been taking the blood thinner Unistar Gold 10 for three months after recovering from COVID-19 with moderate lung issues, need to continue this medication, and are there any medical tests she should undergo before she can safely stop taking it? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Does my 54-year-old mother, who does not have diabetes and has been taking the blood thinner Unistar Gold 10 for three months after recovering from COVID-19 with moderate lung issues, need to continue this medication, and are there any medical tests she should undergo before she can safely stop taking it?

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Does my 54-year-old mother, who does not have diabetes and has been taking the blood thinner Unistar Gold 10 for three months after recovering from COVID-19 with moderate lung issues, need to continue this medication, and are there any medical tests she should undergo before she can safely stop taking it?

Asked by Female, 54 · 7 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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7 days ago

It is wonderful to hear your mother is recovering. Unistar Gold 10 (which contains aspirin, clopidogrel, and atorvastatin) is often prescribed after COVID-19 to prevent blood clots, especially when there are lung issues. Since she has completed three months of therapy, she may be able to safely stop, but this decision must be made by her physician. Before discontinuing, her doctor will likely recommend a D-dimer test to check for clotting risks, a complete blood count, and possibly a follow-up lung evaluation to ensure she has fully healed. Please consult her healthcare provider before making any changes.

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