PLAVIX Reviews (CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE)Average Rating: 2.2 (619 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PLAVIX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PLAVIX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Stent implantation | Taking Plavix and 75 mg Aspirin after bad decision to have a stent implanted versus an angioplasty procedure to open an artery. Excessive bleeding, severe bruising on back of thighs and back of upper arms, flatulence, lack of energy, poor conconcentration and memory recall problems. | Finally got to talk to the surgeons nurse who reluctantly allowed me to skip an aspirin every other day, but still had to take the Plavix daily. | M | 59 | 9 months | 6/23/2006 | 4 | TIA and aortic stenosis | none. | doctors wanted to do an epidural lumbar procedure to numb the pain i have in my rt knee. both my PCP and orthopedic told me to stop Plavix the week before the epidural. 4 days after stopping Plavix, i was brought to the ED with a TIA. doctors in the ED said do not stop taking Plavix and put me back on it. i am sufficiently upset by this............. | F | 86 | 14 months | 6/14/2006 | 1 | 7 stents | Developed chronic rosacia in face. Is in eyelids and can't get rid of it. Constant tearing and burning. Vision blurred. This happened 1 month after start of taking. Dr insisted I stay on it for 1 year. I stopped after 7 months | there was no warning about skin problem. Now I have vision problems | M | 57 | 210 days | 6/14/2006 | 1 | 60% blockage carotid | After 7 days on Plavix, big bruises on arms & hands. | Read 2006 Cleveland Clinic's study of 15,603 patients that found Plavix didn't reduce risk of heart attacks or strokes in most asymptomatic patients as compared to aspirin. There was a slight improvement with Plavix use in patients with established heart disease but not enough to prove effectiveness without further study. The improvement was countrbalanced by an increased risk of hemmorrhage in patients WITHOUT a history of heart disease. Put "Cleveland Clinic" & "Plavix" in Google's search box to learn more. Also articles online Mayo Clinic & NY Times March 13, 2006. This drug is not so wonderful. | F | 77 | 7 days | 6/8/2006 | 1 | Yes | Many of the same side effects listed repeatedly on this website, including fatigue, dizzyness, lots of brusing and uncontrolled bleeding. | I feel compelled to add this rating due to the experience my grandmother has had with this drug. Her condition has gotten a lot worse recently and on a visit to a specialist she recieved the information that in some cases this drug is responsible in creating a type of blood sac/blister on the heart. It can be very large in size. Unfortunatly this is the case for my grandmother. I thought it important to list this information as this was the first time anyone mentioned this in the 1 year she has been on it. This does not sound like the miracle drug it was promised to be. Unfortunately I have no more information than this as this is all very recent for us. If I can get details I will post on this website. | F | 79 | 1 years | 6/6/2006 | 2 | PFO & Atrial septal aneurysm | Took Plavix for 4 days and woke in the middle of the night with extreme stomach pain..stomach stayed sore for several days until day ten when I contacted Dr. and was told to discontinue and he placed me on Protonix which seemed to help...also by day | also by day 7 in the evening I experienced extreme PVC's lasting for several minutes ...these returned for two more days along with headache..had only one occurence since off the Plavix on day 10..I would say I am frightened of this drug... | F | 56 | 7 days | 5/27/2006 | 1 | Blocked Artery - 1 stent | Indigestion,shortness of breath,blurred vision,fatigue,anxiety,facial rash,diarrhea | This medication seems to do more harm than good. I have been using my nitro spray thinking I was having another attack when its just side effects from this med. I will see my doctor tomorrow and see what he says | M | 44 | 14 months | 5/25/2006 | 4 | stroke and genetic blood disorder | first month alot of anxiety, extreme fatigue, cold all the time, extreme bruising, alot of bleeding from nics shaving | F | 32 | 4 days | 4/2/2006 | 2 | coronary artery disease, bypass | I feel like I am having panic attacks daily. I was never one to be anxious or nervous but now I find myself really a nervous wreck! Heart palpitations, bruising, dizziness, cramps and fatigue. I feel worse than I did before I had the surgery! | There has got to be something better. I'm on 75mg. and he says I'll have to take it for life. HELP - I feel like I'm 100 years old and I'm only 40. | F | 40 | 2 weeks | 4/1/2006 | 2 | heart attack had two stents put in | had a MRI with contrast dye thru IV when IV was removed I squirted blood everywhere, the wall myself it was very scarry | F | 55 | 4 months | 3/30/2006 | 2 | 6 months | extreme fatigue - shortness of breath - neausea - vommiting - mild fever - dizziness - heaviness in my chest - lack of ambition - mild headaches - did I mention fatigue? | This medication is a step down from Cumadin (warfarin) after heart surgery. I had a stroke in 2001 and was put on cumadin for 'life'. But the option of having corrective surgery was too tempting, so I will be on plavix for the next 6 months. Even though I am glad to be off cumadin (and have my heart repaired), I would rather have regular blood tests and fewer side effects. I want my energy back - as little as there was - it was better than the very little I've got. | F | 30 | 3 weeks | 3/9/2006 | 2 | 6 months | extreme fatigue - shortness of breath - neausea - vommiting - mild fever - dizziness - heaviness in my chest - lack of ambition - mild headaches - did I mention fatigue? | This medication is a step down from Cumadin (warfarin) after heart surgery. I had a stroke in 2001 and was put on cumadin for 'life'. But the option of having corrective surgery was too tempting, so I will be on plavix for the next 6 months. Even though I am glad to be off cumadin (and have my heart repaired), I would rather have regular blood tests and fewer side effects. I want my energy back - as little as there was - it was better than the very little I've got. | F | 30 | 3 weeks | 3/9/2006 | 1 | Hypercoagulation Disorder | Took for three weeks. Almost died one night. Was feeling fine then just fainted. Was on floor for three hours before I came too and was able to call ambulance. | Internal bleeding in stomach causing blood pressure to drop out. Had to have a transfusion of blood at emergency room. That was 6 days ago. Still recovering. Will never go near Plavix again. | M | 37 | 3 weeks | 3/5/2006 | 3 | 2 stents inserted Apr of 04 | After nealy two years on plavix now suffering some side effects Shortness of breath seems to be a major one. Also some dizzieness brusing of the arms and back of the hands. This is a for life drug for me. Will live with the side effects as long as possible. That is unless I pass out one day. | M | 74 | 2 years | 2/17/2006 | 5 | duoble bypass and 2 RCA stents | None | Taking Plavix for three months after bypass and everything was wonderful. Went to doctor and requested to discontinue use because of fear of bleeding. Was off a little over two weeks and had another major heart attack because my RCA bypass was 100% blocked with clots due to being off Plavix. I had two stents put in and am back on Plavix for life. A few side effects sure beat the alternative. | M | 65 | 6 months | 2/7/2006 | 5 | duoble bypass and 2 RCA stents | None | Taking Plavix for three months after bypass and everything was wonderful. Went to doctor and requested to discontinue use because of fear of bleeding. Was off a little over two weeks and had another major heart attack because my RCA bypass was 100% blocked with clots due to being off Plavix. I had two stent put in and am back on Plavix for life. A few side effects are sure beat the alternative. | M | 65 | 6 months | 2/7/2006 | 1 | Stent | Severe nose bleeds and bruising. | I've only been on Plavix for 3 weeks and I've been hospitalized 3 times for nose bleeds. I can't take it anymore. There has got to be a better drug out there. Anybody????? | M | 48 | 3 weeks | 2/2/2006 | 3 | small thalamic embolus (clot) | (1) Lots of sulfureous flatulance. Plavid is a sulfur containing compound. I am antisocial in a way mot present before Plavix (2) Less libido. I can "take it or leave it". Plavix or the stroke down modulated sexuality. (3) I need more sleep. I can sleep 10 hours a day instead og 7.5. I am less productive because I sleep more. (4) Associates say I am "more laid back," IMO, I seem less focussed and assertive. Inititive takes more of an effort. I don't appreciate the more passive role. Could be the stroke, but I seem fully recovered otherwise. | May need to decrease Plavix dose to 1/2 tablet daily and start coumadin 1 mg daily. Any other experience with this combination. I certainly don't need another stroke, I suspect Plavix higher cognitive side effects are significant. I take aspirin and Plavix. No further strokes since Plavix started. . | M | 64 | 30 days | 1/2/2006 | 3 | Recent By-pass surgery | Had by-pass recently and Doc put me on Plavix. Have only been on it for one week and noticed that my libido has dropped dramatically. Never had a problem in that department before. | M | 67 | 7 days | 1/1/2006 | 1 | medicated stent | Major breathing problems, bruising on arms | Breathing problems started 3rd day after heart cath. Think I am having a major allergic reaction to this drug. Have passed all respiratory tests. My quality of life is going to hell. | F | 62 | 42 days | 12/9/2005 |