PLAVIX Reviews (CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE)

Average Rating: 2.2 (619 Ratings)

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PLAVIX  (CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE):  Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.   (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA) FDA Approval Date: 2007-09-20

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR PLAVIXCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 2  Stroke Heart racing at certain hour of the day during the first few months. Vivid nightmares and poor sleep quality. Bruise easily, often find blood (red) marks on and off. Stomach, chest and leg pain. One count of bleeding in oral cavity. One incident of almost fainting. One incident of blood in urine and one incident of blood in semen. Have been taking Plavix 75mg daily since February 2009. At first thought that the side effects was caused by Lipitor or Covastin. Have taken off either since May 2009. Considering taking off this medication M 33 10 months
 12/23/2009
 3  Stents Depression, memory loss, also at 47 sometimes forget daughters names, have to think about it for a moment. Had a heart attack back in 1999 at 37 years old, never smoked or drank always was in good shape. Have family history on both sides and type A personality. Have been on Plavix for 2 plus years. Fun Fact:Had 3 stents installed back in 2004 also 2 put in back in 2008 started Plavix in 08 full time had a stent blocked up while I WAS on Plavix. So there are no guarantees M 47 2 years
 12/22/2009
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 1  Stents depression,confusion,short term memory loss, lack of interest in normal activities,bledding when shaving, sense of worthlessness. My husband almost overnight became a different person. He went from a healthy bright man who walked daily, enjoyed life and his family, to a depressed man who repeatedly asks the same questions over and over.He is tired, naps often, and has lost confidence in driving and other activities. I knew something was wrong when he forgot that the football game was on. I want to take him off this drug but the doctors say he needs this. I want my husband back. This is not the man I married.Why do the doctors insist he be on this drug? I read that a daily aspirin would be as effective with no side effects.I guess that there is more money to made from Plavix. I question now whether he really needed these stents in the first place or was that about money too? M 78 2 years
 12/13/2009
 3  stroke Prev post 11 2 09....Have kidney stone...need lithotripsy to blast stone....off Plavix for 4 days...blood to thin..cancelled day of surgery...now want off for 7 days so can try again. Say drug working as it should...and will have to resume after surgery...feel like he-- and memory still foggy. Just wish I could feel like my old self again....lost interest in everythig...what next???? M 73 4 months
 11/26/2009
 2  Angioplasty stent subclavian artery Bad bruising for no reason, hard to stop bleeding, extremely depressed After taking Plavix for about 4 weeks personality, outlook etc. changed. Only new drug so I figured it was from that. Not interested in anything anymore. F 66 6 weeks
 11/23/2009
 2  tia stroke confusion,cloudiness in thinking,doctors dont know why I happen it. bp 116/63 hr 58 cholesterol 200. I eat good like oatmeal,turkey,chicken,salads,fruit always. dont smoke dont drink,exercise 1 1/2 hours a day 4 times a week. plus I tried to get sdi and they said no and tried to get state disablitiy they said no. what a terrible government we have Iam ashamed being a American!! All the taxes I have paid for 45 years and nothing. Only in this rotten country. I will try to change my name to a foreign name maybe I will get it all free. ??????????? know a good attorney?? I quit taking the zocor and started feeling better. and i bleed real bad and if the doctors who are mostly jerks cant tell me why i show take plavix I will stop. M 59 5 months
 11/15/2009
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 2  TIA POSTED HERE RECENTLY ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS....STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEMS... JUST WONDERING....DOC. RECENTLY SAID I MUST STAY ON THIS DRUG TO PREVENT FURTHER STROKE. NOTICED IN LAST POST HERE..."GOING OFF PLAVIX TODAY".....WITH DOCS. OK ?????OR ON YOUR OWN??? SCARED TO STOP...SCARED TO STAY ON....WHAT A DELEMA!!!!! M 73 3 months
 11/2/2009
 1  Stent Had blockage and a stent was put in. I was put on Plavix after that. I have been on it for 9 months and have been in the hospital five times for severe bleeding and had a stroke six weeks ago. I continue to have loss of memory and getting worse everyday. Stay tired all the time as well. Going off Plavix today. M 83 9 months
 10/29/2009
 5  Cardiac Stent None noticed. I have been taking 75mg daily for about 2 years along with four other medications, I feel great. M 47 2 years
 10/27/2009
 1  ophthalmic migraines Extreme Vivid Nightmares I've only been on Plavix for five days. The last three days I have had violent nightmares. These nightmares you wake up remembering everything. I've never had this before using Plavix. I also noticed bleeding problems. F 36 5 days
 10/24/2009
 4  I had 5 stents put in M 61 1 years
 10/14/2009
 1  1 Promus™ stent Increasing mental confusion; stumbling for words; garbled thoughts; no concentration; no motivation; anxiety/nervousness; anxiety attacks at night & vivid dreams; beginning to limit social activities as it is embarrassing to try to speak intelligently. Bruising and trouble stopping bleeding from even a small cut. I was going to call my primary care doctor and ask for tests for Alzheimers and/or a brain tumor because I am having increasing problems with mental acuity. I embarrass myself when I attempt a discussion with friends, family and peers. I'd much rather take the chance of losing my life than to lose my mind. F 60 14 months
 10/11/2009
 1  TIA Depression fatigue...just plain out of it...no energy or desire to do ANYTHING!!!..Not myself at all...Memory problems seem to have wosened over the last few weeks. Anyone else have these symptoms???? Thinking of stoppinmg meds today just for a trial..I feel like I want my life back... Dr. seems to think this is a miracle drug..think drug rep's who peddle this stuff along with a big lunh for the office staff may have some bearing on the use of Plavix..just a thought M 73 6 weeks
 10/9/2009
 4  Clogged smaller arteries Bruising. Waking up early. Doc wanted me to get off it aftr 9 months, but was unable too because of side effects when I stopped taking it. A bright white spot on my right arm appeared when ending Plavix, grizzly blemished on right arm appeared. After the nine months of Plavix chest pain and pressure points on chest started. After 1 1/2 years on Plavix was able to get off it with few prolems after a pretty nurse convinced me it could be done. Now thinking of going back on it for the rare once in a blue moon night shift, but for only a few days worth. M 1.5 years
 9/19/2009
 3  heart attack i been brusing, weak, muscle aches, but so far that is it, i also take crestor,zestril, asprin, metoprolol. so it could be all those togeather. plavix is very expencive, i wonder has anyone ever bought plavix in the internet in canada pharmacies, it is cheap, but i do not know if it is real or not,i spend alot on medicacion, thank God i have a family that helps or else i would not be able to buys all this med. M 53 4 months
 9/17/2009
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 5   Hard to stop cuts from bleeding. Other than that, nothing obvious. M 47 2 years
 9/9/2009
 5  Tia 3x bypass 5 stents later loss of memory, bruising and it's very hard to stop bleeding from any size cut even a scratch. I have been on Plavix for about 15 years, it's been so long I've forgotten the exact year I started taking it. I had a TIA in 1992 followed by 3x bypass in 1993 followed by 2 stent implants followed by 2 more stent implants followed by a sandwich procedure in 2006. 1 stent was 99.9% blocked while I was on plavix. I was ok with the plavix and my doctor said I could go off of it but I said no and stayed on it and he later said in 2006 after the blockage "The plavix is what saved your life" but failed to mention he suggested I go off plavix. These Doctors are something! Until reading your comments I thought my fogged memories were due to age but now I'm thinking differently. F 56 15 years
 8/28/2009
 2  Stroke Extreme dizziness, listlessness, bruising Forget the doctor! I am taking myself off the med. F 62 2 months
 8/28/2009
 1  blood flow cost About $20.00 for a 90 days. F 77 2 years
 8/25/2009
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 2  I had a TIA (mini-stroke) I've been taking Plavix for about 4 months, and for the last 3 of those have experienced daily headaches. Also, G.P. has reduced them to one every other day because of continued bleeds in thighs. Just hope the rotten things are working! F 58 4 months
 8/19/2009

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