Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke User Reviews

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2020

Clopidogrel "After the stroke, the neurologist put me on Plavix with a strict warning about excessive bleeding. I was even told not to use a blade when shaving. I had a bad stroke and a difficult recovery with all kinds of issues, but after a paper cut that bled for 4 hours and a couple of all-day nosebleeds, I asked to be taken off. The GP put me on low-dose aspirin, which has worked well for me. I feel better and bleed normally now."

• Sli...
• June 25, 2018

Clopidogrel "Small stroke: The only medication I was on after Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure to fix a heart defect was Plavix and 81 mg Aspirin. I was instructed to be on Plavix and aspirin for 90 days. The first 3 weeks after PFO closure were great - no problems. Muscle and joint pain presented itself with legs feeling heavy during the 4th week along with extremities being cold. I started to become very tired and fatigued throughout the day. Knee and wrist were hurting several times a day, which continued for 5-6 weeks. Muscle pain did subside somewhat around week 9. Taste changed throughout the use of Plavix, which was accompanied by a burning mouth and tongue. During the last 4 weeks of use, my vision became very blurry with a constant low-grade headache in the back of the head. Last but not least, I experienced a tingling sensation in the face, hands, and toes during the last 2 months of use. I had an eye test, MRI on the brain, a lot of blood work, and exams by a doctor to check these symptoms out - all normal. I'm hopeful this drug worked for my PFO, but it did not agree with me at all."

• Agg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2024

Clopidogrel "I had a series of TIAs which led to the discovery of an atrial septal defect. I was placed on Plavix 75mg once per day. At first, it was hard to discern if the medication made me feel bad or the condition, but I experienced fatigue that was as bad as COVID. As time went by, I left off the Plavix for a day or two and felt much better. Now I take it at night, and while I can tell that it makes me tired, the side effects are not as bad. I do not wish to have another stroke, so I feel it's worth it."

• Alf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2019

Clopidogrel "I was placed on Plavix after having a stroke, it was a silent stroke, and I did not even know I had a stroke until I had an MRI and a CAT scan done. The cause of my stroke apparently was high cholesterol, very high. I was placed on a starting dose of 300 mg, then on a daily dose of 75 mg for 90 days. I am currently at the two-month mark and will be taken off of it in October. I have not even noticed that I am on this medication, other than some bruises that I have developed mysteriously on my legs that are about the size of a dime to a half a dollar and about six of them at any given time."

• Cli...
• July 25, 2013

Clopidogrel "I was using generic clopidogrel, and after having nosebleeds, etc. I am now back on Plavix and have had no problems since. I will continue to use Plavix. I now receive the Plavix brand thanks to the card I received from the company."

• GLJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2023

Clopidogrel "I'm not having any luck with Plavix! Was prescribed it and a baby aspirin after having a mini-stroke. Had nosebleeds right off. Doctor said drop the aspirin. I did, but still had nosebleeds! Started taking Plavix every other day, and now I woke up at 4 am with excruciating upper stomach pain! I'm done with it. I'll try the aspirin, but done with Plavix!"

• sco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2024

Clopidogrel "I've had two strokes and multiple TIAs. After the first stroke, I could not tolerate it, but I was drinking alcohol (not very bright). I stopped drinking, and then had a brain stem stroke and am on this forever, along with a baby aspirin. It's possible they'll add another blood thinner for periods of a flutter, but that's to be determined. I am tolerating it well, although I bruise easily, and am very happy with my regimen."

• Dou...
• May 15, 2020

Clopidogrel "In 2010, I had a moderate (ha ha) stroke that was eventually attributed to a newly discovered PFO. Was put on aspirin first, then warfarin after some odd neurological symptoms a couple of months later. Hated it. Four months later, was enrolled in a study of PFO closure and streamed into the medical arm, meaning Plavix. Been on it since. Had a couple of minor neurological symptoms along the way (global amnesia), but otherwise have done well, live normally, and have no complaints. Now age 65."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2019

Clopidogrel "For nursing moms looking for answers and reviews on breastfeeding and being on Plavix (clopidogrel), I was told this drug has never been tested for nursing moms, and they recommended I quit nursing. Another doctor thought I should be okay, so I have nursed for 6 months on this medicine, had my baby’s blood drawn twice, and the baby is completely fine!"

• Rob...
• January 8, 2018

"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."

• sir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

"It's kind of hard to tell if it's doing its 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 that 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. Aspirin gives me ringing in the ears, this is why I was prescribed this drug instead."

• pla...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 20, 2023

"Had 3 strokes due to blood clots in 2017 at 23 years 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."

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

Clopidogrel "Fatigue, weakness, bad bruising, bleeding, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2015

Clopidogrel "Problems: Nosebleed, significant memory loss and confusion, extreme constipation."

• NOB...
• September 1, 2008

Clopidogrel "Plavix has done wonders for me. I've tried other anti-clotting medicines; Plavix has provided a better quality of life for me."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2023

"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."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2013

Clopidogrel "I switched from Crestor to Plavix after my doctor's guidance and couldn't be happier with the results."

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2021

Clopidogrel "Plavix causes severe itching, on a 1/2 dose every two days, so I can’t take it or take Pletal."

• dti...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 1, 2017

Clopidogrel "Causes extensive bruising but is effective in its role as a blood thinner."

• dyl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 31, 2016

"Some of the side effects I've noticed are dizziness, bruising, and bleeding, none of which, in my opinion, is that bad and tolerable."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 4, 2025

Clopidogrel "I had 3 strokes. I cardio doctor put on this med. I forget to take it every day. So far it seems to not bother me."