I took Plavix on 2 different occasions. I was put on the medication after my first heart stent took it for 1 yr. discontinued the medication. I took it again after another heart stent took it for another year I'm now currently not on the medication. I had no problems with plavix other than bruising very easily.
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After taking this medication for 14 months I wound up bleeding from the large intestine and came very close to dying! I required 3 pints of blood and 2 saline solutions to get back to any resemblance to normal. This is a very dangerous drug that came awful close to killing me!
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Jack4077 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/10/2008
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on it for 4 months and so far it is working for me, I guess. I don't have any side affects. I am taking a flush free niacin supplement (1000 mg) with it. Does anyone know if that is a no no?
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Long-gone Tia | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/1/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I was diagnosed with a blood clot disorder called hypercoagulability, which causes me to experience mini-strokes, TIA's. Since beginning this medication combined with an aspirin a day, I have had no signs or symptoms.
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BLANKA SUCHER | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/24/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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SWOLLEN AND ITCHY EYELIDS.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/22/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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After 3 weeks use, I broke out with huge hives on legs, arms,trunk,front and especially back that itched to the point of driving me insane!(almost) I don't recommend this drug except for those one hates!!!
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silky | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/22/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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I found it limited me to get other treatment, like having teeth pulled.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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Rash on lower legs and on arms. Also have experienced gas and diarhea but not certain if it is from Plavix
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/12/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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i have servere arm& leg itching & swollen arms and legs & with coreg cr I am have a reaction
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tom61 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/10/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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Well I think the medication is working for me I'm breathing better But I can't have a bowl movement regulary, It's been two weeks I been on it.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/8/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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I HAVE 2 STENTS I AM ON PLAVIX AND COREGCR AND EVERY DAY I GET A BUILDUP OF GAS PAIN IN MY STOMACH.ANYBODY ELSE WITH PROBLEM
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ggmiller1699 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/6/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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what is the procedure for taking plavik when you are going to teeth roots removed.
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R. Weston | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/5/2007
Condition: Blood Clot Prevention Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
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It caused me to have a severe reaction. Hives - serious case of hives
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/4/2007
Condition: Other
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An additional side effect I experienced was that I became lactose intolerant shortly after starting the drug. I have talked to others on Plavix and they have also agreed that I may be a unreported side effect.
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petebeal | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/3/2007
Condition: Other
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In April 2004 I had femoral atery bypass surgery. I have been on Plavix ever since to help with circulation.
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jsaakb2005 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/28/2007
Condition: Prevention of Blood Clots in the Brain
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I had a stroke about 6 years ago and have been taking plavix ever since. are there any long term sideeffects from this drug. should i keep taking this drug for the rest of my life and deal with the side effects as they come
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bbb | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/25/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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excessive brusing and bleeding with even a small scratch
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james4833 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/16/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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The Nician in the Plavix really gives me fits unless I have some Pectin with it. Makes me break out in a Hot Rash about an hour after taking the Plavix.
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savannah | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/16/2007
Condition: Blood Clot Prevention Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
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90% carotid artery blockage, surgery to remove blockage and put on Plavix in 2000. No reoccurance since but have been on Plavix continually since that time. My Dr took me off it on 11/15/07.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Other
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Have been on this drug since having a stroke in 2004
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Mapleshuge | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 5.0
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Its been a very easy treatment for me since starting it 1 year ago. I suffered a heart attack a year ago and had a sent put in a clogged artery.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 5.0
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I have 11 stents and have taken Plavix for 3 years with no problem. Its a wonder drug.
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