Clopidogrel can be taken for life, the drug is an antiplatelet medication and the drug can be taken for life depending on the person taking it. Clopidogrel can be used to prevent the formation of atherosclerotic thrombosis caused by such as recent myocardial infarction, recent ischemic stroke patients, etc. The drug has an anticoagulant effect, which prevents platelet aggregation, thus preventing thrombosis, and long-term use can prevent thrombosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Adverse effects of the drug mainly include hematoma, nosebleed, gastrointestinal bleeding, dyspeptic bruises. If you are allergic to the product or lactating women, severe liver damage, active pathological bleeding, such as intracranial hemorrhage, etc. should be prohibited, the use of specific drugs need to be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor, do not judge the use of medication on your own.