PLAVIX Drug Interactions, PLAVIX Side Effects and PLAVIX Patient Reviews

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Safety/Interactions	Indications	Side Effects
Facts & Figures	Effectiveness	Discussion

MEDICATION SAFETY CHECK

The average iGuard risk rating for PLAVIX is BLUE. It means that PLAVIX normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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Why do patients use PLAVIX?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 7,890 patients that use PLAVIX (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

DISEASE / CONDITION	%	AVERAGE SEVERITY
BLOOD THINNING (POST STENT)	41%
BLOOD THINNING (UNSPECIFIED)	35%
BLOOD THINNING (POST HEART ATTACK)	12%
BLOOD THINNING (POST STROKE)	9%

How well does PLAVIX work?

iGuard.org regularly asks patients taking PLAVIX to provide feedback on: disease/condition treated, effectiveness/satisfaction, side effects, and information they wish they knew prior to starting the medication. This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of other members of the iGuard community.


Average Satisfaction Score (out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score (out of 10)

93%

of patients are confident that the good things about PLAVIX outweigh the bad things.

What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?

% patients who wished they learned more before starting

19% of patients taking PLAVIX wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

TOP THINGS PATIENTS WISHED THEY KNEW...
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ABOUT PLAVIX
Active Drug(s):	CLOPIDOGREL
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is primarily used in patients with a past history of heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and stroke to reduce the risk of developing further cardiovascular problems. It works by reducing platelet clotting activity ('thinning the blood').

VIEW: US Prescribing Info

VIEW: Wikipedia Content

HOW SAFE IS IT?
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Average Risk Rating	(GENERAL)
Pregnancy Category	B
Black Box Warning	No

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved	17 Nov 1997
US Pts on Drug 2007	4,917,810
Generic Available	YES
OTC Available	NO

What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for PLAVIX?

26% of patients experience side-effects on PLAVIX

< 1% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on PLAVIX

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...

	BLEEDING
	BRUISING
	FATIGUE
	HEADACHE
	INCREASED INFECTIONS
	COLD FINGERS/TOES
	CHEST PAIN/TIGHTNESS
	ITCH

= 10%

Recent alerts for PLAVIX

There have been no alerts regarding PLAVIX during the past year.

Drug Comments for PLAVIX (CLOPIDOGREL)

Comments, Questions, and Answers

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Question/Comment:

Currently taking alprazalom for about 20 years - not doing much - would like to wean off to ativan - any problems.

70 year old female
Posted: 2008-06-30 17:53:00 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I have been taking Plavix for 5 yrs. I have chronic vaginitis and now am told I have drug induced Lupus. Could Plavix be doing these things?

49 year old female
Posted: 2008-06-01 11:04:37 Rating:

Answer/Reply from iGuard:

Plavix is not commonly associated with chronic vaginitis or drug induced lupus.

Posted: 2008-06-18 16:41:50

Question/Comment:

I started bleeding from the mouth and skin bleeding on stomach and had to stop.Anyone else experience this?

64 year old female
Posted: 2008-04-21 19:39:58 Rating:

Question/Comment:

does anyone taking plavix experience joint pain? I am trying to wean myself off of the many drugs I take for my ailments, that it is hard to determine which drug is causing which side effect. My main side effects with taking Lipitor, Plavix, Synthroid, Benicar and Tekturna for high blood pressure, Colchicine for gout symptoms, Osteo Bi-flex, and Centrum Vitamins, Oscal calcium, is THE PAIN IN TOP OF MY FEET, AND THE WEIGHT GAIN THAT I CANNOT SEEM TO TAKE OFF. PLEASE HELP!!!

58 year old female
Posted: 2008-04-05 12:22:18 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

I have a lot of pain in my feet too. I have wondered if it is the Plavix. I notice it in the morning when I go to get out of bed. I stopped taking Lipitor/zocor/crestor because of all the muscle aches. My feet and hands are always cold. All we can do is ask our doctors.

40 year old female
Posted: 2008-05-08 10:52:10 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

I have been taking Plavix for the last 8months. The pain in my feet and legs are caused from nerve damage from diabetes. I unable to stand or even sit for long periods. I have never had any problems with my health until December 2007. I was told that my blood sugar was over 300, i had had 4 mini strokes and nerve damge to my feet and this was all before ant meds were perscribed.

53 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-09 14:05:34 Rating:

Question/Comment:

will this drug give me problems being in the sun?

61 year old male
Posted: 2008-03-29 15:11:59 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

I have been taking for 3 1/2 years I live in florida and spend hours in the sun with no side affects
I love to garden

48 year old female
Posted: 2008-04-26 00:37:48 Rating:

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