Clopidogrel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Brand names: Plavix
Clopidogrel has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 105 reviews on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Clopidogrel
- NOB...
- September 1, 2008
Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke "Plavix has done wonders for me. I've tried other anti-clotting medicines; Plavix has provided a better quality of life for me."
- Anonymous
- September 7, 2009
Clopidogrel for Heart Attack "A great deal of bloating and some digestive discomfort. Every few weeks, it feels like I am getting a bad head cold, then it goes away. I hope it's doing the trick!"
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- thi...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 18, 2018
Clopidogrel for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention "Advised to take Plavix after having a drug-eluting stent (DES). Caused bone marrow suppression resulting in 4 blood transfusions after 6 weeks of use. DANGEROUS DRUG."
- bor...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 26, 2014
Clopidogrel for Heart Attack "I've had 2 stents and have been on Plavix for 12 years, and apart from bruising easily and a bit more bleeding than normal, it's been good."
- Mic...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 11, 2016
Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "It worked as advertised! Stroke-free for 1.5 years now thanks to Plavix."
- Joh...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 26, 2023
For Ischemic Stroke "This is an awful drug, and I hate taking it. I have had itching, bruising, and nosebleeds since starting it. The doctor says there is no alternative to clopidogrel, but I am sure there is."
- nor...
- August 14, 2015
Clopidogrel for Heart Attack "My creatinine level went from 6 to 9 after only 4 months of use. Do not use for a patient with chronic kidney disease under any circumstances."
- Day...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 18, 2013
Clopidogrel for Platelet Aggregation Inhibition "A ruptured brain aneurysm; placement of 10 coils and a stent, 75 mg Plavix, 325 mg aspirin. Bruise like a peach and will get 3-dimensional bruising if I hit hard enough. Possibly some dizziness."
- Mic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 4, 2013
Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke "I switched from Crestor to Plavix after my doctor's guidance and couldn't be happier with the results."
- bro...
- August 29, 2010
Clopidogrel "I had ischemic strokes 5-6 times, twelve years ago. My doctor prescribed Plavix 75 mg. Mini strokes are gone, and I am doing fine."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 4, 2013
For Peripheral Arterial Disease "I believe I'm allergic. Itching and rash onset after taking for over 1 week."
- Anonymous
- June 2, 2011
Clopidogrel for Heart Attack "It has helped me a lot as I had a mini-stroke not too long ago. It has been a lifesaver for me."
- da ...
- February 5, 2010
Clopidogrel for Heart Attack "In 1995, I had a stent put in. In 2001, I had a small heart attack. I have been on Plavix ever since, and my blood pressure is normal, and I have all my stents and no more heart problems."
- Hor...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 30, 2021
Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke "Plavix causes severe itching, on a 1/2 dose every two days, so I can’t take it or take Pletal."
- tex...
- November 6, 2008
Clopidogrel "Used for 6 years so far."
- Too...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 19, 2022
Clopidogrel for Platelet Aggregation Inhibition "I was put on Plavix after stents were placed in my intestines. I had bad bruising, dizziness, listlessness. Had to change to Brilinta, then at 6 months changed to aspirin 325."
- ano...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 22, 2018
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I have a disgusting sour taste in my mouth since taking clopidogrel and amlodipine. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, can they link it to either of these meds?"
- Pat...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 29, 2014
For Transient Ischemic Attack "I took ibuprofen (2 caps at night for severe back pain) while taking this medicine and woke in the morning with a severe nosebleed."
- Dal...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 26, 2020
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I discontinued clopidogrel. I was profusely bleeding with minimal scratches. A small opening would bleed 4 feet before clotting, making a mess of clothing, sheets, etc.; and being really embarrassing."
- dti...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 1, 2017
Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke "Causes extensive bruising but is effective in its role as a blood thinner."
- wen...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 17, 2017
Clopidogrel for Heart Attack "I seem just fine with Plavix. I just stay cold all the time, and it takes a long time to stop the bleeding if I get a cut."
- Don...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 9, 2017
Clopidogrel for Platelet Aggregation Inhibition "I have Afib, take this to stop any clotting. I've had no problems except minor bruising."
- nio...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 7, 2017
For Heart Attack "After taking the 75 mg drug for MI, I feel like I was about to die. A deadly headache and full body pain came. Still, after 15 hours, I feel very bad."
- dyl...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 31, 2016
For Ischemic Stroke "Some of the side effects I've noticed are dizziness, bruising, and bleeding, none of which, in my opinion, is that bad and tolerable."
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Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke "Problems: Nosebleed, significant memory loss and confusion, extreme constipation."