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Clopidogrel for Peripheral Arterial Disease User Reviews

Brand names: Plavix

Clopidogrel has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease. 43% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

Clopidogrel rating summary

6.0/10 average rating

7 ratings from 8 user reviews.

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  • Mike
  • February 8, 2013

Plavix (clopidogrel) "I've been taking Plavix 75 and a baby aspirin for 9 months now after stent placement in the back of my heart. So far, no side effects except bruising. I am 65 years old, male with heart disease. Can't take any statins because they cause too much leg muscle pain."

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  • Dustoff
  • February 12, 2012

Plavix (clopidogrel) "After two stents and medication right leg (least obstructed) improvement in 48 hrs. Left leg pain drastically reduced and mobility returning. Sleeping better. Have been on this medication (with aspirin) for one week. Very optamistic, haven't felt this good in years."

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  • Mel
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 29, 2018

"I have been on Plavix for about 5 years since I had a stent place. Since I have been on this medication my bruising is horrific. I have severe calf and leg pain I had a complete ultrasound and doppler done Vascular surgeon doesn't see anything. I don't know what to do anymore Cardiologist told me I need to take Plavix for the rest of my life I am getting a second opinion for sure... Has anyone experience this"

2 / 10
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  • Lotus
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 15, 2019

Plavix (clopidogrel) "Lots of bruising and bleeding. The worst part now is hives every day only on one side of my body. It didn’t do anything to help after stents. My legs both got worse after surgery and plavix didn’t stop the stents from clogging up. I keep taking it until I see my PCP next week to see what to do. Vascular surgeon isn’t much help."

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  • Still...
  • August 28, 2017

Plavix (clopidogrel) "5 months ago I started feeling a heartburn like pain in the am without any questions I called the EMS less then a half hour later I was told I was having a heart attack. 2 STENTS later at 81% clogged arteries I was told Plavix & Asprin would be with me forever. Till this day it has been working GREAT."

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  • Donna...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 11, 2024

"I was put on Clopidogrel after a stent was put in my heart. I was also diagnosed with PAD. I walk every day and have been short of breath for the last month. I'm not sure if the Clopidogrel is responsible for the shortness of breath since I have been taking it for 8 months. I also get heartburn quite often. I will continue taking this medication to help keep my veins open. I get black and blue occasionally but it is nothing severe."

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  • Gus...
  • February 24, 2017

"Provided under hospitalization. The drug should be used cautiously. Diabetics have to be very careful. Even a simple prick for a routine blood sugar test my yield more blood than usual. The drug is effective for decreasing heat murmur. "

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 4, 2013

"I believe I'm allergic. Itching and rash onset after taking for over l Week ."

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