Comparing Eliquis vs Plavix
| Eliquis (apixaban) | Plavix (clopidogrel) |
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| Eliquis (apixaban) | Plavix (clopidogrel) |
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Prescription only
Eliquis reduces the ability of the blood to clot and is used to treat and prevent blood clots, and the medical conditions associated with them (such as strokes, DVTs, PEs, and heart attacks). It does... View more |
Prescription only
Plavix may be given to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions or following a heart attack or ischemic stroke. People who are poor metabolizers at CYP2C19 may... View more |
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| More about Eliquis (apixaban) | More about Plavix (clopidogrel) | ||||||||||||||||
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Eliquis has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 242 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Plavix has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 73 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Other apixaban brands include: Eliquis Sprinkle |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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12 hours |
8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 401 drugs are known to interact with Eliquis:
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A total of 281 drugs are known to interact with Plavix:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 28, 2012 |
November 17, 1997 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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