Why is clopidogrel preferred over ticlopidine? A comprehensive look at antiplatelet therapy
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Compared to its predecessor, ticlopidine, which required routine hematological monitoring due to the risk of life-threatening blood dyscrasias, clopidogrel offers a significantly more favorable safety profile. This substantial difference in risk is the primary reason why **clopidogrel is preferred over ticlopidine** in modern clinical practice.
