Get Informed: Plavix
PLAVIX Safety Report
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.
What is PLAVIX used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 17,410 patients who are using Plavix for the following reasons:
| DISEASE / CONDITION | % | AVERAGE SEVERITY |
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| BLOOD THINNING | 80% |
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| HEART DISEASE PREVENTION | 24% |
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| STROKE | 1% |
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How well does PLAVIX work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 17,410 users taking Plavix using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
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Common Side Effects of PLAVIX
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 17,410 users taking Plavix to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
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Patient Comments about
Plavix HERE
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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').
Last Text Update: September 15, 2008
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| Pregnancy Category | B |
| Black Box Warning | No |
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My sister has been taking Plavix and I found out today she is also taking nattokinase. I thought both were blood thinners of a sort and am concerned that she is taking both. Her MD is not into supplemlents and I don't know if he is even aware of the supplements she is taking.
75 year old female
Posted: 2009-05-31 17:29:37
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For those of us without pensions, the government drug program has the "doughnut hole" that will hit me in September meaning I will have to pay full price for Plavix which I may not be able to do. I am thinking of alternating days of taking Plavix one day and aspirin the other day. I may have no choice so I hope this works
68 year old male
Posted: 2009-05-26 19:23:30
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Have your doctor contact the maker of Plavix. Your doctor has to tell them its necessary. They send three months supply. They will go by your income. Or your state may give you some help with your doughnut hole.ASK YOUR DOCTOR CAN HELP. ALSO ASK YOR PHARMACY. HOPE THIS HELPS.
81 year old female
Posted: 2009-05-29 15:59:00
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I have been taking Plavix for a year and have only paid for it once. If you go to the website for Plavix you can get a form that you can get the Plavix directly from the company. You just need to follow the instsructions. It is worth checking out.
53 year old female
Posted: 2009-05-29 18:57:51
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Anyone have the web address fot the Plavix company for me to get the form. Thank You
you can e-mail it to me at jsc50@37.com
51 year old male
Posted: 2009-06-19 03:40:56
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I am taking Plavix as well and have found that if you talk to your doctor he may be able to provide you with enough sample to give you the ability to not skip doseages. I personally would not recomed skipping doseages. You may want to call the maker of Plavix and explain you situation aslo
47 year old male
Posted: 2009-06-10 22:34:24
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I've been on Plavix and baby aspirin and Lipitor since 2005. Never had gout. Now have gout in the ankle. By taking a cherry pill supplement, I have been able to keep my gout in check. Bruising is common with Plavix. Wonder what long-term effects will be.
70 year old male
Posted: 2009-05-21 12:57:41
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I have been on Plavix a couple of years longer than you have and other than a greater tendency to bruise have not noticed any side effects. When brusing occurs, seldom do I remember what caused it. However, when I had some wisdom teeth removed, they wanted me off of it for 5 days prior to the procedure.
62 year old male
Posted: 2009-06-10 15:33:46
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I was told by a friend that taking Nexium while taking Plavixnegates the effectivness of Plavix. Is there any truth to this?
61 year old male
Posted: 2009-05-19 16:12:59
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Answer/Reply from iGuard:
Nexium and Plavix do have a drug interaction that is classified as major. Plavix is less effective in patients who also take Nexium or other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Aciphex, Prevacid, Protonix, or Prilosec. You should talk to your physician about this interaction and look to discuss possible alternatives to the Nexium if appropriate. There are other drugs that have similar effects as Nexium but do not have the drug interaction.
Posted: 2009-05-20 23:07:31
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My doctor took me off of Plavix because of acid reflux which I take Prilosec twice a day for. She also increased my aspirin to 325 mg. I take the coated aspirin. I go back in four weeks to have another set of blood tests and EKG to see if I need the Plavix. She told me that the Prilosec was causing the plavix not to work. I was also on Lipitor which counteracts with the other two meds.
55 year old female
Posted: 2009-07-01 16:15:35 Rating: