Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis User Reviews

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

"Mild TIA 6 yrs. ago. Was already on one 81 mg 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 75 mg 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?"

• lon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2025

Clopidogrel "Small stroke. Side effects of the clopidogrel for me are both good and bad. I can't taste much of anything, only salty things. Way in the back of my mouth. Can't tell if morning coffee is too hot, must test with my finger. Can't smell coffee either... bummer... I take it in the evening as it acts as a sleeping pill about 40 minutes after I take it. My body totally relaxes and I doze off... Smell is almost nonexistent but I had no seasonal nasal allergies this year at all!!! Fantastic!!! Once in a while I think I smell something but then it goes away???? Mental focus is a little off, notice slightly harder to remember my next project, have to write stuff down more... Bowels are a little loose. Started with atorvastatin but the statin laid me out for 5 days, same when I changed to Zetia... no NSAIDs or I get real sleepy.... Coffee counteracts the morning tiredness for a couple of hours, but must drink a little all day long but it doesn't taste, just feels hot..."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 11, 2016

Clopidogrel "It worked as advertised! Stroke-free for 1.5 years now thanks to Plavix."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2018

"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?"

• Dal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2020

"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."