It prevents platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming a dangerous blood clot
As with other drugs, Plavix can cause side
Clopidogrel is used alone or together with aspirin to lessen the chance of a heart attack or stroke
For patients with minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus clopidogrel (Plavix) for up to 30 days reduces the likelihood of
Adding Plavix to aspirin for people being treated for a heart attack cuts their risk of a second one or death
Many patients have comorbid conditions that each have indications for different antithrombotic medications
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Bruising is one of the most common side effects of Plavix
painful or difficult urination
Key takeaways: Plavix (clopidogrel) and low-dose aspirin are commonly taken after a heart attack to prevent another one from occurring
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Plavix (clopidogrel) is an antiplatelet medication that helps prevent blood clots by inhibiting platelet aggregation, while Eliquis (apixaban) is a direct oral anticoagulant that targets specific clotting factors
signs of a blood clot --sudden numbness or weakness, confusion Warfarin (Coumadin) belongs to the class of drugs called anticoagulants, which slow blood clotting
You may use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions
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Brilinta ( ticagrelor) appears to be slightly more effective than Plavix ( clopidogrel) in reducing the percentage of CV death, MI or stroke in the first year of treatment
It needs certain enzymes to make it work
Take clopidogrel exactly as directed