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Global Patient Feedback for Plavix (Clopidogrel) ( Post a comment )
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Can anyone tell me why Plavix causes joint and back pain?. Thank you for your time. jo.
60 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-31 09:59:59
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My PDR claims there are flulike symptoms, are these the joint pains you are having?
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Posted: 2009-02-23 15:10:08
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Chuck Labowski
20497 Spartansburg Hwy.
Corry, Pa. 16407
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-24 16:27:21
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I have been taking Plavix for over two years now and I can guarantee you that it causes back and joint aches among other things.. Good luck with it, in time it seems to decrease for me, but I do have some flair ups.. Take care, Norman
40 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-04 06:56:20
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I am a 75-year-old male. I take Simvastatin, Plavix, Metropolol, Taztia and Nexium. I also take an Enteric Coated Aspirin (325mg).
I recently had a coated stent put in and it was after the stenting that I was placed on Plavix by the cardiac surgeon, who placed the stent, and on Metropolol by my local cardiologist who referred me for the procedure.
I have been taking various calcium blocker blood pressure medications for at least 20-years without any discernible side effects. One of the newly prescribed drugs, Plavix or Metropolol, is causing painful aches in my back leg muscles between the knee and hip.
I read in another website that one person reduced their intake of Plavix from one-a-day to one every three days and found relief from pain. I'm going to try it, just to see if it is the Plavix that is the villain. If so, I will consult with my doctors about a possible solution. Unless, of course, it is dangerous to reduce medication, then I'll just wait and consult.
76 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-08 18:42:37
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Please always consult your Doctor before making any changes to your medications, despite anything you have heard even if it was from another doctor. Only your doctor has your complete history and knows why he has prescribed what he has and in this particular way. What you could do is get a second opinion from another qualified cardiologist if you don't trust your current doctors prognosis or treatment plan. But don't do anything without the qualified recommendations because your condition is serious, and changes could result in serious, even life threatening consequences unless supervised by a qualified physician! Good luck to you, I am on Plavix as well as other drugs that have negative side effects as well, and I can sympathize with you as the conditions that Plavix treats we don't really feel, so they don't seem as important as the side effects that we do feel! But going off or changing doses could cause a clot in which the results will be felt! Blessings to you!
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-12 23:51:32
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5 stent put in me take plavix for 1 mo.doc said smoking and stent no good
68 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-29 17:05:14
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On Jan 18, 2009 I had a heart attack. There was 90% blockage. On Jan 19 a stent was put in.
I was put on Plavix and at the same time my Aspirin was increased from 81 mg to 325 mg per day.
My question is, is it safe to take 325 mg aspirin with Plavix?
67 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-23 17:47:00
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Timing couldn't have been better. Just this week I recieved info from my mothers Vascular Doctor on Plavix. My mother is 75, 3 yrs ago she had stents put in and was placed on plavix as well as ecotrin. Normal amount of time to be on this drug is upto 6 months because plavix is also a blood thinner
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-29 20:03:52
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i was taking 325 to with plavix for about 3 months. then cut down to 81 again 325 causes mor brusing
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-04 13:56:50
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I had 5 stents put in in 2003. I have been taking Plavix and 325 mg aspirin ever since. I keep an aching back. I bruise very easily. Most of the time I don't have to bump myself to bruise. I'll probably be on both of these meds for the rest of my life. I hate the bruises. They look like something out of a horror movie! My doctor says that I don't have a choice. I suffer from angina pains. I also take a lot of nitrates.
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Posted: 2009-03-13 17:55:25
Question/Comment:
What is the name of the generic medicine for Plavix?
78 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-04 12:28:00
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Clopivas is same as Plavix. Clopivas is Indian manufacturer.
72 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-04 18:06:50
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I might add that Clopivas is manufactured by the India company Cipla, they are long time reputable company since 1931. There are other various names that are the same as Plavix available in other countries also. All are cost of pennies as compared to Plavix in the US which is still under protected patent law and is product of French company, Sanofi-aventis and US Bristol Meyers Squibb.
72 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-04 22:27:02
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Thanks for the Clopivas info.
78 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-05 12:39:00
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The Generic name is CLOPIDOGREL
79 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-10 09:45:44
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Clopidogrel. Hair thining may be or is it an age thing,? I hear Lansoprazole causes hair loss, getting old is not for wimps!
60 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-27 14:37:43
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on Plavix 3.5 years and my groin itches and nothing stops it until I stop the Plavix,this hashappened many times and every time I stop the Plavix the itching stops within a day or two
72 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-02 12:44:27
Question/Comment:
I am a diabetic (amaryl), I have anxiety/panic attacks(Xanax) and on Nov 26, 2008 I had a mild heart attack and had two stents put in-I also had a leaky mitral valve which my heart Dr said fixed itself when the stents were put in, I now also take Plavix-atenolol-lisinopril-simvastin-I also have high blood pressure. and I also take 81 mg asprin.How safe is all the medications I take, and is there anything I might need to know that my DR. did not tell me?
52 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-03 16:10:09
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First of all I have been using Plavix since 2001 and it has helped me control anginal episodes. But weakness, rashes in feet and dizziness were accompanied by it. With Plavix, I have been using Atenolol which has been the major cause of Dizziness. The dosage of Atenolol has been reduced from 100 mg to 25 mg which has given me some control to handle my self.
Qamrul Khanson
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-19 19:30:50
Member Answer/Reply:
First of all I have been using Plavix since 2001 and it has helped me control anginal episodes. But weakness, rashes in feet and dizziness were accompanied by it. With Plavix, I have been using Atenolol which has been the major cause of Dizziness. The dosage of Atenolol has been reduced from 100 mg to 25 mg which has given me some control to handle my self.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-19 19:31:35
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Dr. Linus Pauling M.D. has been ranked among the top 20 scientists of all time. He is the world's only Two-time Unshared Nobel Prize winner. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1962/pauling-bio.html
Just about every marker of cardiovascular disease, arterial damage, high blood cholesterol levels, low HDL levels, high levels of oxidized cholesterol, thick blood are all improved by adequate vitamin C intake.
A MUST read for heart disease- http://paulingtherapy.com/
55 year old – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-21 13:54:23
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Are you taking Linus Pauling's products mentioned on his web site, and has it helped you or anybody you know?
I would appreciate a reply...
66 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-28 22:23:01
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Good post..
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-20 10:32:13
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Is anyone aware of the bullitin that was put out last week on the MSNBC web site regarding taking Plavix and stomach med's such as Protonix, Nexium et al together? The bullitin I recall warned that taken together it substantially increased the possibility of heart attack and or stroke?
65 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-21 00:15:00
Question/Comment:
A generic was offered for Plavix about 2 years ago, however after a lawsuit it was taken off the market.
72 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-18 21:10:29
Question/Comment:
After a few months on Plavix, I started experiencing extreme pain in my hips and knees. I also experienced tingling and numbness in my hands and sometimes in my feet. Also bouts of nausea, bowel problems, dizziness and feeling faint. I had my wife to check online for possible side effects for all my medicines, and all the above were listed as side effects of Plavix. I asked my G.P. and he had me to stop taking Plavix for two weeks to see if the symptoms improved (which they did), but he had me to resume taking the medicine because my heart Doctor wanted me to take Plavix for eighteen months after having stents put in 8/07, because two stents overlapped.
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-18 15:59:37
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Due to a heart attack a year ago, I to am on Plavix along with Metoprolol, Diovan, Pravacol and Aspirin. I am dealing with muscle aches, fatigue, extreme stomach and bowel problems along with chest pain that in the past year has had me running me to the hospital ER eleven times to have my heart checked. The ER doc's and my Cardiologist have all told me that I am not dealing with a further heart problem. I am scheduled to see a Gastro Doc. later this month for tests but after reading your comments, I have to wonder if all of my problems are directly associated with the drugs I take.
65 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-20 23:26:59
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Sorry to hear of your problems, I am 40 years old and a little over two years ago I had a stent put in, no heart attack or any symptoms really, but nonetheless, it was still put in me. After being put on drugs, I experienced the exact same problems and was in the hospital several times. I even was checked out at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesotta, The University of Michigan Hospital, and a few other hospitals and they all told me that it was not related to my heart and was "chest wall pain"... Did I believe them? No, do I believe it may be some sort of medical or medicine coverup?? absolutely... But at they say, I have to be on Plavix for life and I just deal, the pains seem to have started to reduce nearly a year after the procedure... However, I do experience the symptoms from time to time... The meds i associate this with are Plavix and possibly baby aspirin. I hope this helps... Take care, Norm
40 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-04 07:07:00
Question/Comment:
71 year old male strted taking plavix 6 years ago have3 had severe symprons muscle weakness
ankle deteriation shortness of breath arms hurting hands numb ect have been taking lots of beta blockers toporal for clestrol quit the clestrol med and feel much better is there any ting to control clestrol besides the normal meds
72 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-17 12:55:14
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You might try Red Yeast Rice. It is an herbal Suplement. I got my Dr.'s approval and started taking it a few years ago. My numbers have lowered considerably.Plavix can cause hypercholesterolemia a rare side effect but it does occur. 50 yr old female on Plavix for 9 yrs after radiation treatment for a brain tumor caused a stroke.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-15 21:39:40
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my husband has been on Plavix, metoprolol, pravastatin, 325mg aspirin, fishoil and niacin since March 08 for a stent placed in his coronary artery. Two main issues are the cost of Plavix, and his memory loss since being on meds. He just turned 50, and we have no insurance to cover meds. What do you think about meds from Canada to reduce the cost, and memory loss?
51 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-13 03:52:09
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hmm
I just came on to look up possible side effects of memory loss
Ever since hospitalization in July for 5 stents and blood clot my Mother
has had dramatic memory loss that is very disturbing to me and her.
Doctor says it is not a side effect of any of her drugs.
but my Mom is pretty sensitive to drugs. My daughter, who is an RN says
it is very possible because people react differently and she is so sensitive.
She was in hospital for 3 weeks because she reacted so much to anesthesia, pain meds, etc.
Anyone else have this experience/
She takes Plavix (Dr said for one year
Coumadin (for the blood clot) hope we can stop this soon
Metroprolol
I've already stopped the statin - i know what that does
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-17 16:35:10
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I recently switched to using an online pharmacy out of Houston that deals with Canadian pharmaceuticals, and am now taking the generic version of Plavix made in India. There is no difference whatsoever in the way the meds work. I can easily tell when the Plavix is working because I nick myself shaving quite a bit, and when on Plavix the bleeding goes on and on for hours. When not taking Plavix, it would only bleed for a few minutes.
54 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-10 15:29:35
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I had happily been buying Plavix from Canada for about half the best US price -- but then a year ago, I read a long article in the San Francisco Chronicle about a company called ProgressiveRx, a non-profit that buys Plavix and other medications made under license by major Indian manufacturers, and sells at amazing prices. I am now buying real Plavix for about $30 for a 90 day supply. A friend who works at Merck confirms it is precisely the same product, made by the Reddy company, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. www.progressiverx.com
--John Bear in California
71 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-26 23:57:06
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I have major heart problems and take plavix daily.
I purchase them from "Canada RX" and they are less than half of what
it costs here for them..
I have had no No problems with the quality of the generic brand I am
presently receiving..
You can check the quality of the meds by how much you bruise..
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-31 16:43:02
Member Answer/Reply:
You may want to go to www.needymeds.com for some help with getting drugs for nothing or next to nothing. Another useful website to consider is www.freemedicine.com. There is some charge associated with this latter site. You might also go to the manufacturer of your medications to see if the participate in the Prescription Assistance Program or PAP. There are some income/resource limitations with these programs, but they certainly are worth a look.
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-23 11:44:41
Member Answer/Reply:
Hi. I'm 49, had my heart attack at 48, both branches of the LAD (?) 90% blocked. Almost identical drug regimen as your hubby, minus the fish oil & niacin and plus lisinopril.
I participate in the PAP from Bristol-Meyers Squibb. Through PAP, I receive my Plavix free. It's delivered in 90 day increments to my local GP, but I do have to remember (eeps!) to call about 2 weeks before I run out for them to make the delivery on time.
Call 1-800-736-0003 or visit www.plavix.com
[One caveat: Be certain to turn in dated paperwork promptly so that they don't reject it as "outdated."]
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-27 07:01:22
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I am on Plavix, lisinopril, Lipitor, and Coreg for my heart and Meloxicam and Tramadol for arthritic pain as well as Nexium for acid reflux, Fexofenadine for allergies, Trazodone for sleep, Aricept for Alzheimer's, and was taking Bupropion for depression. I had several bouts of spontaneous high BP and almost fainting and head aches. There were no reasons found in testing. My memory was also a real problem for me and I was diagnosed with early stage Altzheimer's. After several med change trials it seems the Bupropion in combination with many of the others was my big problem. I quit it and am doing much better now with my memory, no high BP bouts, and the head aches are gone. Too many medications for Too many problems causes more problems.
64 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-18 21:54:16
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I am on Plavix, Metoprol, Protonix, crestor, zetia, asprin 81 mg. multi- vitamins, advair diskus, and pro-air. 2 years ago, I was taking coreg instead of metoprol and was experiencing memory loss.I ask my GP if he thought there was a problem with any of my meds? He didn't know so he sent me to have a MRI and a specialist. Everything was fine. A month before that, my cardiologist had taken me off of Coreg and I noticed my memory was getting better. I asked him if it could have been the Coreg and he said it was possible but he really didn't know for sure. I take Metoprol now and am doing well with it. My memory is back to normal. Ask your cardiologist if you can try a different heart med and see if it works for you.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-06 10:38:36
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I am 53 and also had a stent placed in me in Sept. of 2008, and also was prescribed Plavix, and have no prescription coverage, and likewise couldn't afford the Plavix. I have been buying the Generic equivalent made in India and sold through a Canadian company to an online pharmacy that in turn sells to me. My cost went from $149 a month for the Plavix, to $22 a month for the Indian generic. I can tell the stuff works fine, because I still bleed for hours if I nick myself shaving.
I don't know about the memory loss issue you report. Don't know of any link between statins or anti-coagulant drugs that would cause memory loss.
54 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-19 06:34:03
Member Answer/Reply:
.Go to www.freemedicine.com....They may be able to help.....depend on income....
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-02 10:43:06
Member Answer/Reply:
I have been on Plavix since receiving 3 defective coated stents over three years ago. So now we are guinea pigs for a study on the effects of long term Plavix use. A generic version made it into the pipe line about a year ago, but quickly dried up once the folks making Plavix filed litigation to stop the generic. Fortunately I am on a perscription plan - but it is time for congress and the courts to straighten out this mess before people suffer further while manufacturers follow the money.
I could not comment on the memory issue. Like most, I am on an array of medications and who knows if any one , or a combination is causing a problem.
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-02 14:08:53
Member Answer/Reply:
Many meds are FREE (through the company who makes them) if you can't afford them and if you qualify! I was getting free BP meds until I became eligible for Medicare. Get the name of the company that makes the meds and call them. They will send you a form which the doctor will sign and send in for you. The meds will be sent to your doctor who will then give them to you. I'm surprised the doctor didn't tell you. Some doctors even have the forms. You might ask your doctor about it or the pharmacist. It may be possible to apply on-line once you know the Company that makes them. Good luck....
70 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-02 14:33:56
Question/Comment:
I've been on this drug since May. I am very pale and the doctor reduced the amount of asprin I take with it. I have noticed pains in my hands, and arms that are not like the ones I experienced prior to stents being inserted. They do not last, but come on and then subside. They are very painful when they occur. Are these a side effect?
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-02 19:34:21
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Iam now confined at t.showadai hosp in japan they said that i suffered transient ischemic attack.. then they gave me plavix ..after having checking my brain they found out that i have bleeding in very small area of my brain.. is this medicine is safety for me ,, i have diabetes asthma hypertension iam 42 years old famale
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-17 23:56:56
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II took plavix for five weeks. i immediately started having extreme fatigue. Within 3ddays Ihad severe constipation. I took myself off after five weeks. I began to get better. It has been six months, I am not back to normal,but I am much better. I wold rather die than to live like that. My internist agreed with me, but thevascular surgeon said it would not cause those symtoms. i do not agree. I am now seeing a homeopathic physician who is also an MD.We will see how that works out.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-30 14:24:27
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I had extreme diarrhea. My arms turned purple. My kidneys almost stopped making urine. I became very fatigued. My gums started bleeding when I brushed my teeth. I started to have shortness of breath worse.
77 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-10 14:34:31
Member Answer/Reply:
None of these symptoms are related to the Plavix. I have taken Plavix for over six years with
no side affects. Speak to your physician about the symptoms.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-12 03:39:04
Question/Comment:
I had 3 heart attacks over a period of 3 years and a angiogram. After the last attack, my Cardiologist put me on Plavix. This was a year ago and to date, I have not experienced any side affects. The price of Plavix is considerably low, compared to what my life is worth! I feel much healthier, no chest pains and can walk 8 flights of stairs a day! Once you start taking Plavix it is for life. It is considered a life-lengthening drug. I take my tablet at night. For heart patients its very important to have a daily dose of Aldactone 25mg. I take two each morning.
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-14 08:49:22
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just wondering if you have seen on the pc tht 23 cent miracle tht doctors do not want you to know about? it's called chelation therapy or edta or angioprim,check it out it's all over the pc n there are different pages all over the computer n looks to be a great product. i my sel have already had 10 stomach surgeries n 8 foot surgeries n now since june of last year had my first stent . and received 4 more n had a mild heart attack in february.n my stents two of them were blocked 75 percent n the other 50 percent so i had to have a triple heart by pass surgery n now recovering from it . and oh my god it is so damn painful n what they do to your body. n the pain well there is not a word to describe tht pain.n i was on like 5 to 7 different meds for my heart n now i am down to 5 n on aspirin.but on plavix n lipotor as well n they are not cheap n tht is why i went to the manufactuers . because you see i have no insurance. n i was able to get those for no cost to my self .so anyhow thought i would give some insight , i know every little bit helps if we could all pul together you think we might beat this thing ,huh? i do not know how to do tht but i just turned 47 yrs old n it is in my genes unfornately.so any questions contact me at lajennings45@yahoo.com oh n my name is laurie jennings
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-25 00:19:01
Member Answer/Reply:
You stated in your comment that it is important for Heart patients to have a daily dose of Aldactone 25mg (are you a doctor?) cause not all Heart patients should take this.
48 year old female
49 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-26 15:34:58
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Currently taking alprazalom for about 20 years - not doing much - would like to wean off to ativan - any problems.
71 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-06-30 17:53:00
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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?
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-06-01 11:04:37
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Plavix is not commonly associated with chronic vaginitis or drug induced lupus.
Posted: 2008-06-18 16:41:50
Member Answer/Reply:
I have experienced several UTI's since I have been on plavix (2 years. Anyone else out there with this prob . Never had this prob before.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-16 15:11:06
Member Answer/Reply:
OH YEAH......NOW SUE SOMEONE for BILLIONS......LOL Get over it and be happy U are living!!!!!!!!!!!!
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-26 18:14:14
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IF and When your Dr recommends ti, take it as prescribed
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
be aware of all possible side effects
72 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
very easy to take and it will help alot
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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take it if your Dr. feels it is right for you
57 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I have not had any chest discomfort since taking plavix.
78 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Member Answer/Reply:
It is autosugestion. With Placebo you would be better too.
All sick people should use own judgement and cross-reference prescribed drugs.
In many cases Doctors are agents for pharmaceutical industry and for them only profits counts.
Pharmaceutical industry is making fortunes on the misery of suffering people.
Most of those drugs you do take are poisons with no positive effect on your conditions and with a lot of side effects.
Many drugs You are taking are contaminated/crosscontaminated to start with.
I worked for 34 years in pharmaceutical industry.
"PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IS ENEMY WITHIN".
The extraordinarily lucrative pharmaceutical industry has long been driven more by profit, power and policy then pills or concern to Health and Safety.
There is much moral posturing in an industry that is only too well aware, that it capitalizes on a captive market of the desperate and the afflicted.
Stephanie Saul of the NY Times reported today in an article entitled “Doctors and Drug Makers: A Move to End Cozy Ties†that the pharmaceutical industry spends $12 billion a year on marketing to doctors and that much of that money is in the form of free drug samples and lunches that have been calculated to have been around $2.5 billion a year. I wonder how much of these marketing costs are factored into the $800 million to $1.0 billion price tag associated with bringing a new drug to market? Go figure…..
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-06-12 08:58:33
Question/Comment:
cost
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
I think that Plavix is a lifesaver for me.I have been taking Plavix for approximately 4 years and I have not had any problems.
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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