Plavix (Clopidogrel)

Side effects

Plavix has its side effects. The most common are:

• stuffy or runny nose
• stomach pain
• sore throat
• cough
• headache
• diarrhea
• dizziness

Less common but more serious side effects during taking Plavix:

• allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
• bloody, tarry or black stools
• difficulties with swallowing or breathing
• chest pain
• unstopping bleeding
• sudden headache
• husky voice
• nausea
• weakness
• sweating
• problems with urinating
• problems with vision, speech, or balance
• easy bruising or bleeding
• high temperature
• confusion
• jaundice

Side effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.

Contra-indications

Do not take Plavix if you are allergic to Plavix components.

Do not take Plavix if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother.

Be careful with Plavix if you suffer from or have a history of stroke, stomach ulcer or ulcerative colitis; liver or kidney disease, hemophilia.

Be careful with Plavix if you are taking such medicines as aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), (Toradol), ketoprofen (Orudis), nabumetone (Relafen), piroxicam (Feldene), ketorolac mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic) and the others), phenytoin (such as Dilantin); torsemide (such as Demadex); medication used to prevent blood clots (alteplase (such as Activase), anistreplase (such as Eminase), dipyridamole (such as Persantine), streptokinase (such as Kabikinase, Streptase), ticlopidine (Ticlid) and urokinase (such as Abbokinase); fluvastatin (such as Lescol); a blood thinner (warfarin (such as Coumadin), heparin, ardeparin (such as Normiflo), dalteparin (such as Fragmin), danaparoid (such as Orgaran), enoxaparin (such as Lovenox), or tinzaparin (such as Innohep); tamoxifen (such as Nolvadex); tolbutamide (such as Orinase).

It is not recommended to do sport while taking Plavix because it can cause bleeding or bruising injury.

If you are going to have a surgery you should stop taking Plavix for 5 days before the surgery.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes.

If you want to achieve most effective results without any side effects it is better to avoid alcohol.

Do not stop taking Plavix suddenly.

Q: What are Plavix side effects?

A: Plavix has its common side effects such as stuffy or runny nose, stomach pain, sore throat, cough, headache, diarrhea, dizziness. But in case of rejection of Plavix ingredients you can experience more serious side effects : bloody, tarry or black stools, difficulties with swallowing or breathing, chest pain, unstopping bleeding, sudden headache, husky voice, nausea, weakness, sweating, problems with urinating, problems with vision, speech, or balance; easy bruising or bleeding, high temperature, confusion, allergy reaction, jaundice. Possibility of side effects appearing depends on health status and, of course, on your right following Plavix prescriptions.

Q: What are generic and brand names of Plavix?

A: Generic name of Plavix is Clopidogrel. Brand name of Plavix is Plavix.

Q: How should I take Plavix?

A: Plavix is available in tablets (75 mg). Take Plavix at the same time every day, with or without food. Take Plavix tablets orally with water. If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Plavix suddenly.

Q: What should I do in case of overdose?

A: Do not take Plavix tablets in large quantities. In case of Plavix over dosage, you need to visit doctor or health care provider immediately.

Q: Is it possible to drink alcohol?

A: No, it is forbidden to drink alcohol.