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 |
| 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 | 5 | yES | I PREVENTED THE BRUISING ON MY ARMS BY A NEW PRODUCT CALLED "ARM CHAPS"!! Plus they helped me stay warmer and gave me additional wrist support. | M | 42 | 180 days | 11/17/2005 | 1 | yes | I hated the bruising, but after research, found a product on www.armchaps.com which has now prevented the bruising plus helps me stay warmer and gave me additional wrist support. | F | 35 | | 11/17/2005 | 2 | TIA, clotting problems | Dizzy, mild nausea, Left eye bloodshot, mild headache, difficulty breathing, sleep difficulties, just feeling 'un-well'. | Told my Dr, he recommended I stop and go to one reg. size aspirin per day. I don't think I would take this med again unless there was absolutely NO alternative. | F | 57 | 7 days | 11/2/2005 | 3 | blocked artery-stent inserted | Tiredness, slightly depressed, bruising, lowered sex drive | The thing I know about taking Plavix for only 6 weeks is that I've had a variety of bruises on my arms. I find that I'm a bit tired but this could be due to the workload I have to deal with. I don't have the tyoical highs or a sex drive like I used to and am wondering if it's the Plavix that's responsible. Perhaps it's due to the diet I've put myself under, which has resulted in my losing 8 lbs. in 6 weeks....perhaps it's the sugar withdrawal? I've been taking baby aspirin, Lipitor and atenolol, the latter of which I have no idea why I'm taking it since I have good blood pressure and have not experienced a heart attack. My sex drive was slightly affected (as I was told) by the atenolol, but now I find it even less enjoyable, probably due to the Plavix. Has anyone else experienced that? I've rated Plavix a 3 but realistically have no idea if it's done any good for me, so would have preferred not to rate it at this point in time....too bad I couldn't have put in an asterik instead | M | 54 | 6 days | 9/27/2005 | 2 | minor heart attack | I have noticed that I feel weak and unmotivated and have some nausea during the mid afternoons.......but amazing dreams at night for what it's worth. I have always had a very "anti" drug attitude and am having a very hard time "swallowing" the fact that I will be on this drug for a long period of time | I do not feel the there is a clear and honest assessment on these drugs. Rash figures of 50-70% better chance of avoiding a new occurence leave me suspect, yet i do know a number of people that have been on this drug for years. As for my self, I have been a serious outdoorsman, mountain climber and pilot for over 30 years and I find it hard to believe that a chemical can make right something as complex as the cause of a heart event. I would like to hear from anyone who can give me good advice on an alternate method of treating this thing. | M | 56 | 7 days | 9/26/2005 | 2 | Tia mini stroke | Ihave been on Plavix for 6 months, and have bad headaches most of the time, also the skin bruises easy. It was given to me for mini stokes. It has also caused my eye sight to blur, the Dr. tells me he's never heard off a eye problem with this medication. | I dont like it. there must be something else you can take. I cut the pill in half and take half morning and night also I do not take asprin with it. | F | 64 | 6 months | 9/13/2005 | 5 | Heart Attack - Coronary Artery Spas | rectal bleeding, easy brusing, long time to stop bleeding, dizzyness | Prior to knowing anything was wrong I had headaches daily and dizzyness at times. | M | 26 | 2 years | 9/8/2005 |