It seems to work because I haven't had problems with my stents for 13 years); however I am not sure what is causing my muscular ache and loss. I am also on Crestor which might be affecting muscle function - as I believe Lipitor did. (Both of these latter drugs are statins for treating cholesterol)
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bigt | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/11/2013
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 5.0
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been taking this med only about a year and seem to only have pain on my left upper side.but I have been taking Plavix with no side effects for about 7 years. don't know if this generic med is casing the pain. will asked my heart doctor next month. had only one stent put in back In 2007 and had no trouble at all with my heart.
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atarponguy2 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/19/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on this medication for one month. The only side effect was when I nicked myself shaving I didn't think the bleeding would stop. I've notice in the last few days that I'm feeling better than I have in some time. After riding my bicyle 10 miles my recover time was shorter than when I only rode 5 to 7 mile before getting the stent and starting this med.
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ALEX | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/15/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 4.3
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It seems to work because I haven't had problems with my stents for 13 years); however I am not sure what is causing my muscular ache and loss. I am also on Crestor which might be affecting muscle function - as I believe Lipitor did. (Both of these latter drugs are statins for treating cholesterol)
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/18/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/11/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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I take other heart meds so I am not sure if this is the drug causing the bruising, muscle ache, weight gain especially in the stomach area, bloating, being tired. I was thinking it was the Crestor but after reading this I am not so sure.
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jksole | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
6/8/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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Ever since my husband switched to Generic form he has had confusion and lack of sexual drive and anxiety and depression, also we have noticed more visible blood vessels in his eyes. He has also lost a lot of muscle mass and weight.He has been on Plavix for 4+ years these symptoms stated occurring when they switched to generic.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/31/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 4.7
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After 10 stents, Plavix seems to be doing it's job. Blood is thiiiiiiin! Only complaint is I bleed extremely easily after being cut and also bruise quite easily. BUT, I'm alive! I can live with the side effects. VOTE O'Bummer OUT. I'd be dead by now under O'Bummercare!
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Sir Ironmike | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/29/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Heart Attack
Overall rating 4.3
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Side effect: easily bruised and cut skins hard to stop bleeding.
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David | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/26/2013
Condition: Prevention for a Blood Clot going to the Brain
Overall rating 3.7
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Just started
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suck35 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/5/2013
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 3.0
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muscle pain
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/20/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 3.7
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Bailey | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/17/2013
Condition: Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Overall rating 3.7
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I was on Plavix for 8 years with no problems, but recently switched to the generic, Clopidogrel and have all sorts of side effects such as tingling and weakness in my arms, headache, tiredness, trouble breathing,and swelling of my tongue and throat. I called my dr. and switched back to Plavix today. I'll gladly pay the difference to feel good again.
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mark_mudra | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/5/2013
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 3.0
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extreme vomiting , dehydration and dirrehea
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victor | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/24/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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does this drug have any correlation with new gout flare ups
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Laurie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/19/2013
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 5.0
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I was put on this medication after a heart attack and CABG sugery. It works well for me, they only problem I have is with the bruising and bleeding from little scraps and bumps, Dr. lowered it from every day to every other day in Feburary.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/13/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent Peripheral Artery Thromboembolism
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My bursing has been severe.
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PLAVIX | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/27/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 4.0
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JG | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/26/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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SINCE TAKING THIS DRUG I HAVE EXPERIENCED DROOP AND WEAK LEFT EYE, NUEROPATHY OF BOTH LEGS, A LACK OF SEX DRIVE
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Phred | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/22/2013
Condition: Prevention for a Blood Clot going to the Brain
Overall rating 5.0
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tikotwy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/16/2013
Condition: Myocardial Reinfarction Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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I took Plavix for 7 years and then was switched to generic. Seems to work the same.
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