PLAVIX Reviews (CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE)

Average Rating: 2.2 (612 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.   FDA Approval Date: 2007-09-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  M.I. 8/04, Two medicated stents Alot of bruising. After 1 year, now beginning to have stomach pain. Not sure if related. I was on Plavix for 1 year, when I stopped per Doctors orders. Two weeks later, had another heart attack. Caused by blood clot at stent site. Blockage was 100%, Almost killed me. Now on Plavix for rest of my life. Doctors not sure if Stent will ever be covered by tissue. M 45 1 years
9/6/2005
 1  atrial fibbrilation difficulty breathing, confusion, extreme fatigue, dizziness,depression The above symptoms resulted in my being tested extensively for heart problems (none!), lung involvement including pneumonia, I believe I was overdosed with Plavix in a cumulative manner. F 70 6 months
8/19/2005
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 1  stroke, summer of 2004 excessive bleeding that would not stop from minor skin cuts and scrapes; internal bleeding on arms and hands and legs from minor bumps; bleeding from gums - so dental work had to be delayed; developed internal bleeding from liver possibly from a fall; blood pressure dropped, went into shock, was saved by blood transfusions; however eventually died. Summary of side effects was submitted by relatives taking care of her. The relatives are aware of a family friend taking plavix who lost 2 quarts of blood on operating table during hip replacement because of inability to stop bleeding. The relatives also know of another elderly member of the extended family who had bleeding while on plavix and who stopped taking plavix. She lived awhile longer and then eventually succumbed to other ailments. How large, definitive, and unbiased is the body of studies indicating that the side effects of plavix are benign? What studies have been conducted to define a dosages of plavix that are tailored to the patient and safe for that patient? What studies have been completed of the impact of plavix on internal bleeding in the elderly who have a tendency to fall more often than younger people? What monitoring of plavix and its effects are being done by family doctors, specialists and hospital staffs to determine fully the short-term and long-term risks and benefits? What are family doctors, specialists and hospitals told about balancing the dosage of plavix with the side effects that may be coing on? How beneficial is this drug and how unsafe is it? Who has the answers? Signed by her dear friend, Cookie. F 84 1 years
7/25/2005
 2  PVD Developed bruising on arms and was told to discontinue vitamin E. Worse,quickly developed F 71 3 months
7/24/2005
 4  Chest pains follwed by 1 stent Minor bruising and slow clotting time after minor cuts, mostly apparent while shaving. I was prescribed Plavix after the installation of one stent 8 months ago. Side effects have been a minor anoyance. Doctor originally prescribed for a period of one year but at 8 month check up suggested I continue using Plavix indefinitely. He claims that there are studies of long term usage that suggest an advantage to Plavix users in the study versus those on a placebo. I'm interested in reading the study. I'm also worried that there is a potential rebound effect from stopping plavix after a year. M 58 8 months
7/17/2005
 4  cabg x 4 and stroke some chest pain and fibs Can NOT take statins so haven't much choice. But wouldn't want to stop taking. Side effects are not as bad as the strokes and heart problems. One of my 4 bypasses did close up when going off plavix for hand surgery. M 60 3 years
7/14/2005
 2  STENT CHEST PAIN,HEART ARRHYTHMIA,DIZZY AND TIRED,NUMBNESS IN BACK AND LEFT ARM.TINGLING IN THROAT AND HANDS.SHORTNESS OF BREATH.VISION IS DIFFERENT.AND LAST OF ALL,MY STOMACH AND EXTREMINITIES FEEL COLD.I'VE BEEN ON PLAVIX FOR 10 DAYS ONLY..THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING BETTER!! I'VE BEEN ON COUMIDAN BEFORE,NOT NEARLY THE SIDE EFFECTS..HOWEVER YOU NEED BLOOD TESTS TO DETERMINE YOUR PT COUNT. M 49 10 days
7/8/2005
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 2  STENT/ 70% BLOCKAGE OF LEFT ARTERY CHEST PAIN,HEART ARRHYTHMIA,DIZZY AND TIRED,NUMBNESS IN BACK AND LEFT ARM.TINGLING IN THROAT AND HANDS.SHORTNESS OF BREATH.VISION IS DIFFERENT.AND LAST OF ALL,MY STOMACH AND EXTREMINITIES FEEL COLD.I'VE BEEN ON PLAVIX FOR 10 DAYS ONLY..THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING BETTER!! I'VE BEEN ON COUMIDAN BEFORE,NOT NEARLY THE SIDE EFFECTS..HOWEVER YOU NEED BLOOD TESTS TO DETERMINE YOUR PT COUNT. M 49 10 days
7/8/2005
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 1  For a stent Bleeding, Nosebleed, under the skin bruises which heal slow. Rectal bleeding, It has been proven by studies which were conducted by the drug company itself to be useless. Some readers spam blockers are blocking messages. To get good answers, go to the CABG bypass support group at yahoo groups. I cannot get a message through to Doris. M 68 21 days
6/22/2005
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 2  Had drug-coated stent put in 10/04 After being on Plavix for 5 months, began having severe insomnia, tremor in hands and slurred speech. Speech has gotten progressively worse over last three months. Doctors have no answers, say it could be Parkinson's which could be triggered by medication. Wondering if Plavix could be causing this problem and if anyone else on Plavix has had this experience? Not sure if Plavix is helping or doing more harm than good F 83 8 months
6/21/2005
 1  Had two stents put in heart artery Had nose bleeds, rectal bleeding. Taking with 325 mg aspirin. Swithched to 75 mg, no help. Stopped taking plavix. In two years my stents plugged as they say 28 percent to instead of 25 percent on plavix. I just had a stent put in a carotid artery to get me ready for a bypass. I have to take Plavix for a month then stop the plavix for a bypass. I started with plavix and 75 mg slow release aspiring this time, and had no problem for 3 weeks. Now I have rectal bleeding with hard stools, and am eating prunes and lots of fiber to tough it out till I stop the plavix for my heart bypass. This is a very bad drug. It makes me sick at my stomach, dizzy, nose bleeds, weak, rectal bleeding. The studies showed that 28 percent of people who took only aspirin after a stent got plugged stents. The study group that took both aspirin and plavix, 24 percent had plugged stents. What the hell good is plavix if it only helps in 4 percent of the cases, and that was on a study that might be biased. I had to take it again because the FDA mandated it for a study, but when I get my bypass, I will never touch the stuff again. Elwin Bagley A paitent who would like to start a class action law suit against the money grubbing drug industry. M 68 21 days
6/7/2005
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 3  Had a minor stroke. Constant nosebleeds. Been taking Plavix for 6 weeks now, and have already had 12 nosebleeds, 4 of which had to be cauterized in the emergency room. Has anyone else experienced this nosebleed problem while taking Plavix? M 76 6 weeks
6/3/2005
 2  2 stents, Angioplasty I have been on Plavix for 1 month and have experienced bruising on arms and legs, pains in back and chest (not related to heart apparently), nose bleeds. I don't like this drug either. Its side effects scare me. F 54 4 weeks
5/30/2005
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 3  3 Medicated Stents It was discovered that I had Global Ischemia during a pre-Surgical evaluation for Hip Replacemet Surgery. Plavix and Zocar have been added to my list of Meds. After 2 months I suffered a I am now told that I must take Plavix for 12 months , without interuption, before I can stop taking Plavix to get Hip Replaced. This long period is neeeded because of possible complications of the stent healing process due to diabetes. I believe I have Thrombosis and this was caused by complications arising from 3 years on Vioxx. M 57 90 days
5/26/2005
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 3  coated stent proceedure when I first started using plavix I had cramping and diarea. That has gone away now. I used viagra for the first time today. Hove been tired and slightly naseated all day. anybody else? Dr. says to stay on Plavix and aspirin for 6 months M 67 10 weeks
5/13/2005
 1  angioplasty ..stents I now have a terrible rash that is spreading. It is on the side of my face, wrist, back of leg. It oozes, itches. I don't feel enough is known about this drug and it's side effects. I called the manufacturer and they told me that F 77 2 months
5/9/2005
 1  angioplasty ..stents I now have a terrible rash that is spreading. It is on the side of my face, wrist, back of leg. It oozes, itches. I don't feel enough is known about this drug and it's side effects. I called the manufacturer and they told me that F 77 2 months
5/9/2005
 1  angioplasty ..stents I now have a terrible rash that is spreading. It is on the side of my face, wrist, back of leg. It oozes, itches. I don't feel enough is known about this drug and it's side effects. I called the manufacturer and they told me that F 77 2 months
5/9/2005
 4  Angioplasty/Stent - May 2002 Bruising, not severe, but seemingly unexplained. Mostly inner forearms and hands at base of thumb. Difficulty stopping bleeding from even minor cuts or wounds. Gums bleed for no reason. After an angioplasty and stent following my heart attack in May, 2002, I was told I would be on Plavix for 12 weeks to prevent platelets from sticking to the stent. Here it is, a few days away from the 3rd anniversary of that nightmare and I'm still taking it. M 52 3 years
4/27/2005
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 4  M.I. Sept 13th 04 (2 Coated stents) None known to be caused by the plavix...I did notice once I changed to coated (4x81 mg) baby asprins,I felt alot better then when taking a 325 tab... Doc said I have arteries of a 65 year old...but today I ran 2 miles and I am working up to a sprint triathalon in june.I am also taking vytorin 10/40 and lopressor 25mg 2x a day. total chol is now 103, ldl 61, hdl 29, trig 113. I can live with the brusing. M 35 8 months
4/26/2005
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