[ykyal]

Does anyone know if and when Plavix will go generic again. For a short time I received "Clopidogrel" from Medco. Now that we are no longer with Medco we are paying for Plavix!!

[Robert_325]

Originally Posted by ykyal

Does anyone know if and when Plavix will go generic again. For a short time I received "Clopidogrel" from Medco. Now that we are no longer with Medco we are paying for Plavix!!

I am in a similar situation myself. I wish there was a less expensive medication available that worked as well as Plavix. Plavix is just way too expensive. It's a really good medication though in my opinion. I have not heard anything new regarding plavix replacements. Let us know if you are prescribed something different. God bless.

[ykyal]

To my knowledge there is nothing that replaces Plavix, but you will be the first to know if I should find out anything. I have been on Plavix since I had a coronary arrest in Oct. 2002 and If I have any say about it, will never get off! I'm sure you know how I feel.

[Robert_325]

Originally Posted by ykyal

To my knowledge there is nothing that replaces Plavix, but you will be the first to know if I should find out anything. I have been on Plavix since I had a coronary arrest in Oct. 2002 and If I have any say about it, will never get off! I'm sure you know how I feel.

My heart stopped beating back in 2002 as well. But I have found that plavix helps immensely with leg pain caused by lack of blood circulation in my extremities due to Raynaud's Phenomenon which is an autoimmune disease. Plavix is a quality medication. It's so much easier on our system than is coumadin as a blood thinner. Just wish it didn't cost so much. God bless.

[geneb21]

According to CVS.com the patent for Plavix will expire 11/17/2011.