Plavix (Clopidogrel)

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Plavix is a drug used to help prevent harmful blood clots from forming. As this eMedTV resource explains, it may be given to people who have had a recent heart attack or stroke. This page discusses Plavix and its uses, dosing, side effects, and more.

For people taking Plavix, side effects may include such things as major bleeding and flu-like symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses some common side effects associated with taking Plavix (such as headaches) as well as some that rarely occur.

Plavix uses include using the medication to help prevent blood clots in people who have had heart attacks. This eMedTV Web page looks at other uses of Plavix, such as helping to relieve pain in people with peripheral artery disease.

The standard Plavix dosage is one 75 mg tablet taken once a day. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses other considerations to be aware of when using Plavix, such as taking the medication at the same time each day.

As this eMedTV article explains, Plavix can possibly interact with several different types of medications (such as warfarin and NSAIDs), and some interactions may be dangerous. This page offers an in-depth look at possible Plavix drug interactions.

This eMedTV article discusses warnings and precautions associated with taking Plavix. Before taking Plavix, precautions and warnings to be aware of include not taking the drug if you are experiencing any active bleeding (such as a stomach ulcer).