senior citizen; I am sure BarryRx will answer but let me add my 2 cents to your question.
My wife has been on coumadin/warfarin for 20 years and Now I am on Plavix.
According to what I have been able to read about Plavix in addition to thinning the blood it sort of coats the platelets making them "slippery" hence flowing through stents and other vein/artery narrowings without coagulating. In addition there is no need for the monthly checks that are required by coumadin/warfarin.
If one reads the material that comes with Plavix, coumadin, warfarin they all have very similar cautions/warnings about the effects of the thinning and potential ease of bleeding/bruising. Plavix apparently has more of an effect on the stomach lining and intestines for potential internal bleeding.....the main reason for recommending avoiding alcohol is the propensity for alcohol to increase the possibility of internal bleeding.
When all gets said and done alll one can do is research, discuss with one's doctor and then make the best informed decision possible.
An individually personal gamble at best.
btk
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