Plavix Side Effects

Plavix 1997 The FDA approved Plavix for sale "on the VIX market by Bristol-Myers Squibb. 2005 12x's more likely to suffer from ulcers The New England Journal of Medicine published a 320 patient study, which found that patients taking Plavix suffered more than 12 times as many ulcers than patients taking The lead aspirin and a heartburn drug. researcher, Dr. Francis Chan said, "Plavix might really damage the stomach. Plavix (clipidogrel bisulfate) is a blood thinning drug used to 2006 prevent blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. Plavix was marketed as a better treatment for blood clots than aspirin. However, it has been linked to dangerous side effects and is ineffective for some patients. Additionally, Plavix costs $3.22 per pill whereas aspirin only costs 4¢ per pill. The New England Journal of Medicine published a 15,000 patient study, which Plavix IS NUl more found that Plavix combined with aspirin is not more effective in preventing heart attacks and strokes than aspirin alone. approved Plavix for the treatment of acute effective than aspirin alone The FDA Common Side Effects: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Nausea Chest pain 2009 Can Reduce Effectiveness 50% by almost Nosebleed The FDA added a new warning to Plavix regarding its use with omeprazole drugs like Prilosec. The FDA warned that taking the two drugs anti-clotting effect by almost 50%. Serious Side Effects: together can reduce Plavix's Low white blood cell counts Agranulocytosis 2010 Neutropenia Thrombotic thrombocytopenix purpura (TTP) The FDA added black box warning to Plavix in order to warn people taking the drug that it is ineffective in some people. People who have reduced functioning of their CYP2C19 liver enzyme may not be able to activate the drug. The FDA estimated that up to 14% of 14% Ulcers Gastrointestinal haemorrhage Brain haemorrhage Heart Attack the population are poor metabolizers of Plavix. Plavix sales reach $6.1 billion in the Stroke of the population can't activate Plavix United States and $9.1 billion worldwide. Call d'Oliveira & Associates 60,167 Adverse Reports 129 Deaths 2012 The FDA received 60,167 adverse events reports for Plavix. Plavix was the primary suspect in causing 729 deaths. Additionally, there were 542 reports of gastrointestinal bleeding and 434 reports of at 1-800-992-6878 for a free consultation Among these reports, 542 Gastrointestinal Bleeding 434 Heart Attack heart attack.