PLAVIX Reviews (CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE)Average Rating: 2.2 (612 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PLAVIX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PLAVIX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | I had one stent placed in my LAD | At first scary bruises. Now I'm just depressed. I take Wellbutrin, but I'm weepy all of the time. It could be the shock of having something wrong with my heart--or could it be the medicine? | I'd like to hear what others think of the depression/med connection. | F | 60 | 60 days 75 mg 1X day | 2/26/2010 | 5 | Six stents placed in 11/2005 | None, other than it takes cuts/scrapes a little longer to heal | I had five medicated stents and one bare metal stent placed into two arteries a little over four years ago. Been taking Plavix and 81mg aspirin ever since then. I also take Atenolol, Lisinopril, Niaspan, and Simvastatin (Zocor). After my annual stress-echo today, my doctor said I didn't need to take Plavix any longer. So I guess I'll stop when my current supply runs out. About a year ago, I had hernia surgery, so I was off Plavix for a week or so. I didn't notice any changes -- other than minor bleeding stopped more easily. | M | 65 | 4 years 75mg 1X day | 2/15/2010 | 1 | Stroke | Extreme shortness of breath, flu-like feeling, unexplained rash, confusion and mental fog,exhaustion, inability to do social activities, just lay in bed because of the above. | I have always been an active person, but I saw 7 doctors over a six month period as my symptoms grew worse. I couldn't walk five feet without being out of breath, I felt I had the flu all the time which led me to lie in bed most of the time. when I attempted to exercise on my stationary bike, I felt dizzy and because of my breathing problems had to quit. I saw a pulmonologist, cardiologist, neurologist, ENT and GP. When a neurosurgeon friend called and I told him my symptoms, he said it had to be the drug. If you read the side effects, the ones I experienced were all on the list; I just, for some reason, did not research Plavix as I thought it was "just a blood thinner"! I have been off Plavix for nine days and feel like myself again. The breathing issues are gone, I feel more alert, I sleep better and am not exhausted. I do have a few "confusion" problems from the stroke, but the Plavix was horrible. I spent four months in bed, but am able to get out among society since quitting the Plavix. I am finally excited again about being alive. | F | 65 | 6 months 75 1X day | 2/7/2010 | 3 | TIA | I have experienced many of the same side effects as others posted here but attributed it to "old age" even though I'm only 57, don't smoke or drink, not over weight and ride a bicycle over 4,000 mls a year. I asked my Doc about getting off Plavix (the only drug I take)and he said I shouldn't but couldn't give me a reason to keep taking it(other than he's encouraged by the drug companies to do so). Had taken 81mg aspirin for 30yrs before TIA and would like to go back on it. Now that I've read others comments about Plavix I plan to make an appointment with my Doc to discuss getting off of it. I have also discovered that garlic and saw palmetto work similar to Plavix and when taken with 81mg aspirin, may have the same results with fewer harmful side effects. | In my opinion, some people may need to stay on Plavix after certain health issues or procedures. However, I question, given the side effects, doctors continually prescribing it for patients with low cholestrol and normal blood pressure, who have had minor TIA's with no ill effects. I think common sense and good medicine should take presedence over concerns of being sued. | M | 57 | 3 years 75 MG 1X day | 2/6/2010 | 1 | stent | confusion, dizziness, weakness, bloody stool | I believe Plavix to be dangerous. My doctor recommended fish oil to replace Plavix. My Dad is 81 and totally became a zombie on this drug. Remarkably after 4 days of being off Plavix he was almost back to normal. Amazing!! | M | 81 | 8 weeks | 1/27/2010 | 1 | Dr orders with Promus Stent | Dizzy, confused, memory loss, absent periods, not bleeding as expected, headachs, spider veins, extermely exhausted, cold hands, cold feet. | Finally convinced the Dr that Plavix is not for me. There was no gentic testing done before the stent was placed. I was unaware of any other choice except plavix. At last, I had my gladdbladder removed 23 years ago. | F | 44 | 3 months | 1/23/2010 | 2 | TIA (had 5 in 3 days | Severe heart palpations and chest pain. Confusion,depression,feeling I can't do my job. | F | 58 | 4 weeks | 1/21/2010 | 1 | steint placed | after taking plavix for 7 days, I started bleeding from the rectum fortunately i went to the hospital in time and after 3 days and a colonispy the bleeding stopped l point short of a tranfussion. No one ever told me about this or any side effects. | I do not recommend this drug for any one there are too many side effects, that are life threatning. Check with your doctor throughly before taking this drug and aspirin. | F | 67 | 7 days | 1/21/2010 | 3 | Heart Attack | None that i know of for sure. Do seem to have a lack of motivation and all i want to do is sit at the computer and read. | I will update this when i have been taking Plavix longer but will say this. I cut the 75mg in half and only take half a day. Was instructed to take aspirin with Plavix, but separate the 2 by at least 12 hours each day. I hope to get off of Plavix in aprox 3 months when my Chelation therapy is finished. I wanted to tell about my experience with Chelation therapy. I have a blog that gives more detail about Chelation than i can post here, the address is: alkaline.rj1.com/blog/?Chelation_Therapy | M | 59 | 3 months | 1/9/2010 | 5 | MI and Stent placement | None | I am really pleased with this medication, and I was told to take aspirin along with Plavix. | M | 58 | 2 years | 12/27/2009 | 4 | MI stent placed 12-24-08 | Bruising, bleeding, tired | I had a MI and a stent placed on 12/24/08 started Plavix. 11/25/09 i was off Plavix for 5 days to prep for surgery. I had a polyp rempoved from the upper stomach. They started the Plavix after surgery. On 12/05/09 I was home and experienced a severe GI bleed (vomit blood). I was admitted to the hospital and had severe bleeding from the rectum. After 5 days as an inpatient and given 2 pints of blood,I had a endoscopy and was told I have a bleeding ucler. The ucler is being treated with Sucrfalfate but I have been off of Plavix since 12/05/09. So far I am recoving but can't help to think about the effects of not taking the Plavix. I see my Cardiologist in March. | F | 63 | 2 years | 12/26/2009 | 2 | TIA | Ref. my post 11 26 09....Had my Lithotripsy procedure after being off Plavix for seven days..Was told to restart drug day after plus low dose aspirin...after a week...discontinue aspirin. Funny thing....about the 6th day off the drug I began to feel like myself somewhat. Back on Plavix and it all started over again....memory..confusion...depression and loss of interest in stuff again. Tried to relate to Doc. ....his reply...you MUST stay on drug Starting tomorrow I am going off Plavix but will continue with the low dose aspirin as I have done for years......Have researched this online and seems Plavix and aspirin can be deadly.... | Wife very concerned but knows me better than I know myself and she could tell the difference on and off the drug. Will keep you posted.....hope this post is allowed ...this drug is scary...right now I feel torn about stopping Plavix after typing this...they put the fear of God in you don't they???? | M | 73 | 5 months | 12/25/2009 | 5 | two stents LAD | I too have memory issues, a lack of mental clarity at times and also the itching/rash on my lower legs. Also take toprol XL, lipitor, tiazac, lisinopril, aspirin and metformin so my symptons could be attributed to these and or the combination of all. Have been in Plavix for 8 years and feel that it has been a lifesaver for me....My father died of a massive coronary at 62 with "no symptons" and was a physically active and health focused individual (he died six weeks after "doing very well" on a stress test.) I feel fortunate that there are interventions available for me that were not so for him. | I feel positive about taking Plavix and what it has done for me but was very interested and appreciated reading everyone else's comments. My side effects are pretty much similiar as what others report. I do feel better about my state of mind - worrying about Alzheimers and brain tumors - after reading through what others had to say. | F | 59 | 8 years | 12/23/2009 | 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 | 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 | 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 |