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Plavix

Clopidogrel Bisulfate

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Common Uses:

This medication is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Decreases in certain cells involved with the immune system;
Serious skin or allergic reactions;
Decreases in platelets;
Stomach bleeding or ulcers;
Constipation;
Urinary tract infection (UTI);
Fatigue;
High blood pressure (hypertension);
Joint pain;
Depression;
Anemia;
Difficulty breathing;
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in people who are allergic to clopidogrel;
Not advisable in people who have any active bleeding such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding in the brain;
Not advisable in people who have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, such as hemophilia;
Not advisable in people who have a history of stroke, including TIA ("mini-stroke");
Not advisable in people who have liver disease or kidney disease.

Drug Interactions:
Phenytoin (Dilantin);
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex);
Tolbutamide (Orinase);
Torsemide (Demadex);
Fluvastatin (Lescol);
A blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), or tinzaparin (Innohep);
Other medication used to prevent blood clots, such as alteplase (Activase), Dipyridamole (Persantine), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and urokinase (Abbokinase).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Plavix	8.6	6.02	1.42	10
Zocor	7.63	5.59	1.97	30
Crestor	6.84	5.09	2.79	44
Lovastatin	6.62	4.5	2.5	21
Simvastatin	6.16	4.38	2.71	83
Lipitor	5.65	4.26	4.19	136

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Effectiveness of Plavix by Condition

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High Cholesterol

Atherosclerosis & Arterial Disease

Stroke

Thrombosis (Blood Clot)

Heart Attack

Blood Thinning & Thrombosis

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Effectiveness on "High Cholesterol"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Plavix, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	2.9%	8.6%	80%	5.7%	2.9%
Balance/Equilibrium	2.8%	8.3%	80.6%	2.8%	5.6%
Blood Pressure	0%	8.6%	82.9%	5.7%	2.9%
Breathing	2.8%	11.1%	80.6%	2.8%	2.8%
Confidence	2.9%	2.9%	88.6%	2.9%	2.9%
Coordination/Motor Skills	2.9%	8.6%	82.9%	2.9%	2.9%
Digestion	0%	8.6%	82.9%	5.7%	2.9%
Emotional Well-being	2.9%	5.7%	82.9%	2.9%	5.7%
Energy	2.9%	14.3%	71.4%	8.6%	2.9%
Eyesight	0%	11.1%	83.3%	2.8%	2.8%
Memory	2.9%	8.6%	80%	5.7%	2.9%
Mental Clarity	2.9%	8.6%	85.7%	0%	2.9%
Pain	0%	11.4%	82.9%	2.9%	2.9%
Patience	0%	5.7%	82.9%	8.6%	2.9%
Sexual Health	0%	8.6%	88.6%	0%	2.9%
Skin Complexion	0%	5.7%	88.6%	2.9%	2.9%
Sleep	0%	11.1%	72.2%	13.9%	2.8%
Stress Level	5.7%	8.6%	77.1%	2.9%	5.7%

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Commonly Reported Plavix Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	90%	5%	5%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	94.1%	2.9%	0%	0%	2.9%
Appetite Loss	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Bruising	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	92.3%	0%	7.7%	0%	0%
Cough	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Depression	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Diarrhea	93.8%	3.1%	3.1%	0%	0%
Dizziness	88.2%	8.8%	0%	0%	2.9%
Drowsiness	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	82.4%	11.8%	0%	2.9%	2.9%
Gas	81.2%	6.2%	12.5%	0%	0%
Headache	91.2%	5.9%	2.9%	0%	0%
Indigestion	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Insomnia	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Itching	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Muscle / Joint Pain	86.4%	4.5%	4.5%	4.5%	0%
Muscle Cramping	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Fatigue	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Nausea	97.1%	2.9%	0%	0%	0%
Nosebleeds	81.8%	18.2%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Plavix Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%	0%	0%
Arthritis	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Asthma	33.3%	33.3%	0%	33.3%	0%
Bloating	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Brittle Nails	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Bruising	40%	20%	20%	0%	20%
Chills	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Concentration / Focus Problems	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	92.9%	0%	7.1%	0%	0%
Dark / Tarry Stools	81.8%	18.2%	0%	0%	0%
Discolored Urine	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Fever	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Hearing Loss	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Indigestion	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Insomnia	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	90.5%	4.8%	4.8%	0%	0%
Stomach Ulcers	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Swelling of the Hands and/or Lips	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Ulcer	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Plavix

Since taking Plavix Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	2.1%
Fall	4.3%
Heart attack	4.3%

Hospitalization	8.5%
Stroke	2.1%

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21 Jan 2012	Valuable site —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Aug 2011	My Plavix experience overall has been worthwhile over the past couple of months. However, I think I am going to stick to the aspirin and continue living a healthy lifestyle. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 Jun 2011	This is one of the most important medication that I am taking, It does alot of good for my heart and I dont know what I would do without it. It has saved my heart many times and hopefully it protects my heart from any kinds of future problems. This medication is the most prefered by heart/cardiologists and their are rally no substitues. By court order they wouldnt let any substitutes, this is one of the only drugs out on the market that prevents heart problems and thier is no generic —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
29 Nov 2010	I get bruises easier than I used to, and I also have experienced more bleeding. I am a mechanic and outdoors a lot doing heavy labor, and am prone to injury, so the bleeding is an issue. Other than that, it's great. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Aug 2010	Plavix really makes a difference for my high cholesterol. I tell all my friends about it because I think it could help them too. Definitely consider using this if you haven't tried it yet. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use