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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Reyya | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/2/2013
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 4.0
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I had a heart attack three months ago. After getting two coronary stents, my doctor prescribed clopidogrel. I have nausea in the morning and frequent headaches but I am taking a lot of medication so I cannot say they are caused by clopidogrel. However, the medicine does cause a lot of bruising that is unsightly and painful.
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Johnnyr1 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/21/2013
Condition: Blood Clot Prevention Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Overall rating 3.3
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After 5 days of use after 3 stents were installed, this medication has caused me sever heartburn and an upset stomach that no over the counter anti-acid drug will stop. I have not slept over 2 hours each night since taking it. The doctor and pharmacist think I'm nuts and will not give me any help but say no one else has the same problem with this drug but I MUST keep taking it to live for at least 30 days, or that is if I live that long.
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54qip4 | 75 or over | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/20/2012
Condition: Prevention for a Blood Clot going to the Brain
Overall rating 5.0
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marie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/15/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been takin Plavix for years, then the generic came out. Now I am having trouble with a burning mouth and tongue, and burning on my back and shoulders. Does anyone else have this problem?
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OKSOFAR | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/3/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Double bypass 2 Yrs ago was taking plavix 75mg when generic Clopidogrel was available I started to use it minor problems GAS NECK PAIN ABDOMINAL PAIN had to stop taking Protronix feel fine and able to afford medication drink milk to reduce the acid reflux
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eddieswan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/25/2012
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 4.3
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just started taking medication last month.So far no problem.
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Jimmy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/19/2012
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 4.3
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I had heart attach in 11-2010, had stents on 3-arteries, had Plavix from that time no problem until 6-months ago changed to Clopidogrel bisulfate 75MG. Lately I feel like a pinch nerve between the head and shoulder which I didn't felt while under Plavix. The pinch nerve is new to me and I wonder if this is a side effect from Clopidogrel. I will call the Doctor tomorrow to find out or better switch to Plavix.
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healdclb | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2012
Condition: Prevention for a Blood Clot going to the Brain
Overall rating 4.7
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JeannieRat | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/8/2012
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 1.0
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Elderly Mother, age 78, recently switched to Generic form, 2 weeks in, very weak, tingly, loss of appetite, runny stools. Pharmicist comfirms she is 3rd patient to report same symptoms, this is NEW GENERIC, switching back to Plavix!
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steve | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/30/2012
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 3.0
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still get some angina when exersizing.
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modon49 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2012
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 3.0
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took for 2 1/2 months had all kinds of side effects. sores in mouth, muscles bruiseing, hard time breathing,kidneys were acheing not a fun time. i happen to read another review here that saved me from more pain thanks for taking the time to write a review.
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Bob | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/14/2012
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 3.7
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I can only guess and hope that this drug is working. I have noticed some bloating and difficulty breathing at times, that I did not experience previously.I do tire easily
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/5/2012
Condition: Non-Q Wave Heart Attack
Overall rating 4.0
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after taking this medicine for several years my gum begun to bleeding Doctors asked to stop this medicine
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/16/2012
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 5.0
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Tina | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/8/2012
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this for about 3 months now. I have nasty smelling gas but other than that, no side affects.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/13/2011
Condition: Prevention for a Blood Clot going to the Brain
Overall rating 5.0
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this drug is amazing easy to take acid reflux only side effect
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Miracle walking | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/8/2011
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 4.3
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The effectiveness of the drug has been excellent, however I am experiencing severe acid reflux and vomiting. Pepcid does not seem to be helping much. I would like to see if I can take Cimetidine instead.
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ron | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/6/2011
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
Overall rating 2.3
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Easy to take,however,it has caused my stomach to bloat,feel bad all the time,diaherra all the time,cramps,stomach aches all the time,no appeitte.
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fivegq | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2011
Condition: Heart Attack
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | Patient
6/17/2010
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in a Vascular Stent
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