Clopidogrel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• jserr...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 16, 2019

For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "Mild TIA 6 yrs. Ago . Was already on one 81mg Aspirin a day when it happened. They put me on Crestor to literally crush the LDL cholesterol and a horrendous drug that I could not tolerate called Aggrenox ....( a beefed up version of aspirin with a vasodilator). I had to stop when the daily headaches and ringing in the ears became unbearable. They switched me to my usual aspirin and 75mg of Plavix daily. Thank God 6 years later and no more episodes. I feel nothing from the Plavix and bruise very little from the Plavix. So it makes me wonder at times if it's working at all ??? Apparently there are some people who lack an enzyme to process it and there are tests for this. Has anyone received such a test ??? And if so did your insurance cover it ?"

• Renate
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 17, 2018

Plavix (clopidogrel) for Heart Attack "I had a heart attack in June 2017, Angioplasty with one stent also, have been on much medication including Plavix since. Why was Plavix recently discontinued 'cold turkey'. I am feeling ok but very dizzy, but I am a very old person."

• Cae
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 20, 2020

Plavix (clopidogrel) for Heart Attack "I was put on Plavix after a heart attack and had no bad side effects at all. However I did have 2 more heart attacks while taking plavix and am now on warfarin. My doctor took part in a drug genetic test which showed plavix has zero effect on me and sadly there are others that this drug just doesn't work for so get tested and make sure it is safe for you. If plavix works for you its a safe drug"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 29, 2023

Plavix (clopidogrel) for Heart Attack "I had stents and triple bypass in 2019, have taken Plavix and low dose Aspirin since then. No issues on Plavix except for easily bruising. I am switching to Vazalore 81mg to see if this works better for inflamed stomach caused by these two meds. Cannot take PPI as it depletes bone mass over time. I just turned 70 and am happy to say Plavix has worked so far."

• Dalew...
• 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."

• Donna...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 11, 2024

For Peripheral Arterial Disease "I was put on Clopidogrel after a stent was put in my heart. I was also diagnosed with PAD. I walk every day and have been short of breath for the last month. I'm not sure if the Clopidogrel is responsible for the shortness of breath since I have been taking it for 8 months. I also get heartburn quite often. I will continue taking this medication to help keep my veins open. I get black and blue occasionally but it is nothing severe."

• Offic...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 8, 2024

For Transient Ischemic Attack "I've had 3 TIAs and then 100% occlusion in the left vertebral artery. I was hospitalized for 6 days. After which I found out that I have Factor V Leiden which is a blood clotting factor. I am also on Clopidogrel for Coronary Artery Disease. So far everything has been going well, I had my occlusion in 2013."

• Anonymous
• May 9, 2011

For Platelet Aggregation Inhibition "Use of Plavix following a partial occlusion of a branch artery in left retina. Other than having to be careful not to scrape or cut myself in the garden, my main side effect is occasional bleeding in the white of my right eye. I had glaucoma surgery in my right eye. I have asked my internist if it would be okay to discontinue use of Plavix and the answer was no. Not based on my history of a clot in my left eye which I was told could have caused a stroke. My doctor says that Plavix has the least side effects of the available blood thinner medications."

• Gramma...
• February 3, 2016

For Transient Ischemic Attack "I've been taking this medicine for a little over 6 months. I am a 66 yr. old female. In 2014, I lost 30 pds. on purpose, so I have been feeling good, except age-related pain in my hip joints. I've just realized recently that I'm no longer feeling pain in my joints. Nothing has changed in my life except the addition of this medicine. So...I've concluded this is a POSITIVE side effect from taking this medicine."

• Roberta
• January 8, 2018

For Ischemic Stroke "Three Ischemic Strokes in July 2002. Had carotid endarterectomy and graft of the inner left carotid. Taking Plavix (clopidogrel) since August 2002. The first 6 months I had bruising..a lot. Some chest tightness for a week or so. Had a Stress Test which showed long suspected heart abnormalities. Now, Jan.2018."

• sirius
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

For Ischemic Stroke "it's kind of hard to tell if it's doing his job but all I can say is that 75 milligrams doesn't give me any side effects , no bleeding or any kind. When I arrived at the emergency for my stroke they gave me 5 of this ,plus another one hat I don't know about. I almost reverted back to normal but the day after I had those effects of a mild stroke. Problems with right arm and leg. Aspirins give me ringing in the ears, this is why I was prescribed this drug instead."

• Golfer
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2023

Plavix (clopidogrel) for Heart Attack "I had a stent put in April 2023. I have been on Plavix and a chewable baby aspirin since then. I have no ill effects from the Plavix. I also have PAD which the Plavix helps. Occasional bruising but nothing of any significance."

• JRC
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 4, 2022

For Percutaneous Coronary Intervention "Had rash then as months went on felt like something crawling on my skin then low blood sugar. Doctors assured me that this medication could not do any of this and wanted me to see several specialist at a huge cost to me. Bottom line after being on this medication for. 7 months I stopped it and everything cleared up so I started it again. Much better now if rash comes back I will stop again. Am afraid to completely stop."

• Magic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2021

For Platelet Aggregation Inhibition "In the space of 2 x weeks of taking this instead of Aspirin I noticed that I had an unexpected benefit; in that I lost 2 x pounds in body weight of fluid retention. So far I find this medication to be a much better blood thinner than Aspirin"

• Offic...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 14, 2023

"I started on Warfarin and was unable to stay in a suitable INR range and always was admitted to a hospital. I found out I had Factor V Leiden after having a 100% occlusion to the left vertebral artery. I was switched to Clopidogrel and have had no difficulties since 2013."

• Cherrie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 7, 2021

For Platelet Aggregation Inhibition "This drug is my life saver, but I am having problems getting my prescription. The problem is that I can not have any dyes or colored coating on this tablet. The Clopidogrel tablet has to be white 75 mg tablet, which seems difficult to get. The coating on the tablet cause kidney difficulties for me. All my oral medications has to be white."

• sammi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2022

For Heart Attack "I was taking this medication from Nov.2021 until Feb. 22 2022 when the doctor stopped it. I developed problems with my fingers turning blue and white during extreme cold weather. 30 years ago my hands became frozen during backcountry skiing. This didn't bother me until taking Clopidogrel which I just discovered was most likely the cause by checking online. My fingernails became brittle recently. 75mg once a day in pill form It was given as a blood thinner. - I don't know if it worked but I take another blood thinner and assume one of them worked, I don't know."

• Gus...
• February 24, 2017

For Peripheral Arterial Disease "Provided under hospitalization. The drug should be used cautiously. Diabetics have to be very careful. Even a simple prick for a routine blood sugar test my yield more blood than usual. The drug is effective for decreasing heat murmur. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 30, 2023

For Percutaneous Coronary Intervention "The large white pill, R-196, version of this pill gets stuck in my throat every time I take it, every time. I always take a sip of water first and swallow with as much water as my mouth can hold. Terrible burn and hard to clear with food or more water. Pink version never did this. I a"

• plavix
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 20, 2023

For Ischemic Stroke "Had 3 strokes due to blood clots in 2017 at 23 year old, have a pfo in heart which they won't close so put me on clopidogrel. Sometimes get dizzy and occasional bruising but so far working and had no more strokes since"

• NOBUKO...
• September 1, 2008

Plavix (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."

• 11tilt
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2012

Plavix (clopidogrel) for Ischemic Stroke "Fatigue, weakness, bad bruising, bleeding, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache."

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2009

Plavix (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!"

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2011

Plavix (clopidogrel) for Heart Attack "It has helped me a lot as I had a mini stroke not to long ago. It has been a life saver for me."

• bronko
• August 29, 2010

Plavix (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."