Plavix Precautions and Warnings (Cont.)

Some Plavix Precautions and Warnings

Some Plavix precautions and warnings to be aware of include the following:
 
  • Plavix can interact with certain medications (see Plavix Drug Interactions).
     
  • Plavix is considered a pregnancy category B drug. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. However, be sure to discuss your pregnancy with your healthcare provider before using Plavix.
     
  • If you are nursing or plan to nurse, it is not known if Plavix passes through your milk. Therefore, if you are taking Plavix, it is recommended to that you do not take Plavix until you discuss it with your doctor.
     
  • If you take Plavix and aspirin, you increase your risk of bruising or bleeding more easily.
     
  • People taking Plavix may be at increased risk for developing a rare condition called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, or TTP for short. This is a condition that can be fatal if not treated. If you notice that it takes longer to stop bleeding or if you have fever, headache, shortness of breath, or purplish discolorations on your skin, call your healthcare provider.
     

Who Should Not Take Plavix?

You should not take Plavix if:
 
  • You are allergic to Plavix or any component of clopidogrel bisulfate. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • You have an active bleeding condition, such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the head.
     

Plavix Precautions and Warnings: Summary

There are a number of situations where Plavix should not be taken, along with a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of with Plavix. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for Plavix were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the precautions and warnings that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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