What is Ticlid (Ticlopidine)? Ticlopidine keeps the platelets in
your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood
clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel
conditions. Ticlopidine is used to prevent blood clots after a
recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain
disorders of the heart or blood vessels. Ticlopidine may also be
used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. In
This Section: What is the most important information I should
know about Ticlid (Ticlopidine)? You should not use this
medication if you are allergic to ticlopidine, or if you have
severe liver disease, any active bleeding such as a stomach
ulcer or bleeding in the brain (such as from a head injury), or
a blood cell disorder such as anemia (lack of red blood cells)
or low levels of platelets (cells that help your blood clot).
Before taking ticlopidine, tell your doctor if you have a
bleeding or blood clotting disorder, a history of stroke,
including TIA ("mini-stroke"), a stomach u