Remember, your doctor is the single best source for stroke information regarding your health. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health, your medicines, or PLAVIX information.
Had a Stroke
What Important Risk Information should I know?
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.
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What are some possible serious side effects that may occur
when taking PLAVIX or PLAVIX with aspirin?
Taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines, including aspirin, may
increase bleeding risk, 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.
What are the symptoms of TTP?
- purplish spots (called purpura) on the skin or in the mouth (mucous membranes) due to bleeding under the skin
- your skin or the whites of your eyes are yellow (jaundice)
- you feel tired or weak
- your skin looks very pale
- fever
- fast heart rate or feeling short of breath
- headache
- speech changes
- confusion
- coma
- stroke
- seizure
- low amount of urine, or urine that is pink or has blood in it
- stomach area (abdominal) pain
- nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- vision changes
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms of bleeding:
- unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time
- blood in your urine (pink, red or brown urine)
- red or black stools (looks like tar)
- bruises that happen without a known cause or get larger
- cough up blood or blood clots
- vomit blood or your vomit looks like coffee grounds
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Can I take PLAVIX if I've had a stroke?
Yes, once your condition has been stabilized, your doctor may prescribe PLAVIX to
help reduce your risk of a future heart attack or stroke. In patients who have had
a recent stroke or recent heart attack or have been diagnosed with Peripheral Artery
Disease (P.A.D., also known as poor circulation in the legs), PLAVIX has been proven
to help reduce your risk of a future stroke or heart attack.
It's important to take PLAVIX exactly as your doctor has directed to help reduce
your risk of another stroke or heart attack. You should always consult with your
doctor before stopping any medication. Your doctor or other health-care professional
will know if there are reasons why you should stop taking PLAVIX.
Can I take PLAVIX and aspirin if I've had a stroke?
Taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines, including aspirin, may increase bleeding risk. Tell your doctor all medicines you take, including aspirin, especially if you’ve had a stroke.
Why can't I take PLAVIX and aspirin if I've had a stroke?
When taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines, including aspirin, the risk
of bleeding may increase. Tell your doctor all medicines you take, including aspirin, especially if you’ve had a stroke.
Get the PLAVIX information you need from your doctor.
I had a stroke and have been on PLAVIX and aspirin for some time. Why do/should
I have to stop my treatment?
It's important to take PLAVIX exactly as your doctor has directed to help reduce
your risk of another stroke or heart attack. Only your doctor knows the specifics
of your condition and how PLAVIX fits into your overall treatment plan. That's why it's
important to maintain an ongoing dialogue with your doctor concerning your condition
and your treatment. When taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines, including
aspirin, the risk of bleeding may increase. Tell your doctor all medicines you take, including aspirin, especially if you’ve had a stroke.
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.
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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.
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or heart-related chest pain (ACS) Get information
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