• With certain disorders, low-dose aspirin might be combined with this drug. Before you use aspirin with this drug, promptly check with your doctor/pharmacist. ; Patients regularly using NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen) and this drug may be at a greater risk for stomach bleeding and should consult their physician. ; Immediately report bleeding or bruising to your doctor. ; If you drink alcohol, discuss the safe use of alcohol while using this medication with your healthcare professional. ; Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice at any time while taking this medication. ; Obtain medical advice before taking non-prescription drugs as some may affect the action of this medication. ;

Common side effects

• Headache disorder
• Hemorrhage
• Arthralgia
• Skin rash
• Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
• Pruritus of skin
• Epistaxis
• Eczema

If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly

• Easy bleeding/bruising
• Stomach upset/pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation

Although unlikely, serious bleeding in the stomach, gut, eyes, or brain may occur. Also, clopidogrel can rarely cause a very serious blood disorder . Symptoms may appear any time after starting this medication. Get medical help right away if any of these symptoms occur

• Severe stomach/abdominal pain
• Uncontrolled bleeding from gums or nose
• Bloody/black stools
• Confusion
• Fever
• Extreme skin paleness
• Purple skin patches
• Fainting
• Fast heartbeat
• Sudden severe headache
• Unusual weakness/tiredness
• Vomit with blood or that looks like coffee grounds
• Slurred speech
• Vision changes
• Seizures
• Yellowing eyes/skin
• Bloody/red/pink/dark urine
• Signs of kidney problems

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

• Rash
• Itching/swelling
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing

• Before use, important to read the Medication Guide
• Tell Dr/dentist on drug prior to any surgery.
• Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor
• Avoid taking grapefruit juice/grapefruit with med
• Reduce or avoid drinking alcohol
• Only use aspirin/aspirin- like meds with MD ok.
• Do not stop medicine without calling doctor
• Call Dr if you have black stools or stomach pain

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent).

May Treat: Acute coronary syndrome · Cerebral thromboembolism · Myocardial reinfarction · Peripheral arterial thromboembolism · Thrombosis after PCI

Brand Names: Plavix

Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors - Thienopyridine Agents

Availability: Prescription Required

Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using

Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

Alcohol: Limit intake while taking this medication