Plavix for Ischemic Stroke User Reviews
Reviews for Plavix
- Sli...
- June 25, 2018
"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
"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."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 15, 2019
"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
"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."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 5, 2023
"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
"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
"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
"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!"
- 11t...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 25, 2012
"Fatigue, weakness, bad bruising, bleeding, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache."
- Dan...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 31, 2015
"Problems: Nosebleed, significant memory loss and confusion, extreme constipation."
- NOB...
- September 1, 2008
"Plavix has done wonders for me. I've tried other anti-clotting medicines; Plavix has provided a better quality of life for me."
- Mic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 4, 2013
"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
"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
"Causes extensive bruising but is effective in its role as a blood thinner."
- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 4, 2025
"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."
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"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."