The best for you that blood tests be done before treat is started with ticlopidine and repeated every 2 weeks for the first 3 months of treat with ticlopidine . The tests are needed to find out whether certain side effects are occurring. Finding these side effects early helps to prevent them from becoming serious. Your family doctor will arrange for the blood tests to be done Be sure that you do not miss any appointments for these tests . You will probably not need to have your blood tested so often after the first 3 months of treat, because the side effects are less likely to occur after that time.
Tell all family doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists you go to that you are taking this drug . Ticlopidine may increase the risk of serious bleeding during an operation or some kinds of dental work. Therefore, treat may have to be stopped about 10 days to 2 weeks before the operation or dental work is done.
Ticlopidine may cause serious bleeding, especially after an injury. Sometimes, bleeding inside the body can occur without your knowing about it. Ask your family doctor whether there are certain activities you must avoid while taking this drug - for example, sports that can cause injuries Always check with your family doctor immediately if you are injured while being treated with this drug .
Check with your family doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects :
After you stop taking ticlopidine, the risk of bleeding may continue for 1 or 2 weeks. During this period of time, continue to follow the same precautions that you followed while you were taking the drug.