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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Certain genetic factors and some medicines such as Prilosec or Nexium reduce the effect of PLAVIX leaving you at greater risk for heart attack and stroke. Your doctor may use genetic tests to determine treatment. Don’t stop taking PLAVIX without talking to your doctor as your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase. People with stomach ulcers or conditions that cause bleeding should not use PLAVIX. Taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines, including aspirin, may increase bleeding risk which can potentially be life-threatening. So tell your doctor when planning surgery. Tell your doctor all medicines you take, including aspirin, especially if you’ve had a stroke. If fever, unexplained weakness or confusion develops, tell your doctor promptly. These may be signs of TTP, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, reported sometimes less than 2 weeks after starting PLAVIX.

INDICATIONS
Plavix® (clopidogrel bisulfate) is a prescription medicine that helps keep blood platelets from sticking together and forming clots. PLAVIX is for patients who have:

  • had a recent heart attack
  • had a recent stroke
  • poor circulation in the legs (Peripheral Artery Disease)
  • PLAVIX in combination with aspirin is for patients hospitalized with:

  • heart-related chest pain
  • heart attack

Click here for US Full Prescribing Information Including BOXED WARNING and Medication Guide

Remember, your doctor is the single best source of information regarding your health. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health or your medicine.

Did You Know?

While rehabilitation following a stroke is an important part of recovery, taking PLAVIX as prescribed by your doctor may help reduce your risk for another stroke.

* Wolters Kluwers National U.S. Rx Prescription data (through November 2011)

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