More than 8 million people in the United States have Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.,
also known as poor circulation in the legs). It's a condition in which the
arteries in the legs become narrow from plaque, which may restrict the flow of blood.
P.A.D. could be a sign of real danger
Having poor blood circulation in the legs means that you may also have it in your heart and brain as well. This can put you at an increased risk for heart attack or stroke. If the plaque ruptures and a clot forms in an artery supplying blood to the heart, heart-related chest pain or a heart attack can occur. If a clot forms in an artery leading to the brain, a stroke can occur.
Talk to your doctor to see if PLAVIX may be right for you as it helps keep platelets from sticking together and forming clots, which keeps
your blood flowing. This helps reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
If you have P.A.D., ask about PLAVIX
If you have been diagnosed with P.A.D., you should ask your doctor how PLAVIX can
help. PLAVIX is prescribed to help reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in patients
with P.A.D. See How PLAVIX Works.
Learn about How PLAVIX is Different.
If you are over 70, or if you are over 50 and have other cardiovascular risk factors
(high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or you smoke or used to smoke),
you should talk to your doctor about getting tested for P.A.D.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Certain genetic factors and some medicines such as Prilosec 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.
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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.
What to do next: I have already
been diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease