Clopidogrel and Nosebleeds: What Users Say

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

Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke "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."

• Cli...
• July 25, 2013

Clopidogrel for Ischemic Stroke "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 for Ischemic Stroke "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!"

• Got...
• August 12, 2015

For Heart Attack "This medication has been nothing but a problem for me. I have nosebleeds 5 plus times a day and spend hours a day making them stop. I feel as though I am starting to have arthritis in my hands from applying pressure. I am 33 years old and was a marathon runner, then a blocked artery put an end to that and introduced me to this nightmare medication called 'PLAVIX.' I think the best gift I have ever received was my doctor telling me to take half a dose a day. However, when they found out I was happy and nosebleed-free, they said maybe I should be on a full dose. This medication makes me feel like I am a 400-pound, 85-year-old man. My blood even turned pink at one point. Overall, still on this medication because of doctor's orders, but do not like it."

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

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

• 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."

• 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."