Plavix + Aspirin No Better than Aspirin Alone in Preventing 2nd Strokes, May Up Bleeding and Death Risks, Study Finds
New research is raising doubts about the usefulness of Plavix in preventing a recurrent stroke. According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the combination of Plavix and aspirin is no better at preventing second strokes in people who've suffered a previous lacunar stroke compared to aspirin alone. The … [Read more...]
FDA Gives 7 Companies Go Ahead To Market Generic Plavix
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just gave seven companies the go-ahead to market generic Plavix. Plavix is a blood thinner prescribed for the prevention of blood clots, heart attacks, and which has been linked to serious side effects such as the heart attacks and strokes it is supposed to prevent, as well as … [Read more...]
Plavix May Cause Bleeding, Including Gastrointestinal, Cerebral Hemorrhaging
Plavix, a popular drug used to prevent blood clots in people at risk for a heart attack, has been linked to some serious side effects, especially bleeding. In addition to gastrointestinal and cerebral hemorrhaging, Plavix bleeding can include eye (conjunctival, ocular, retinal) bleeding, musculoskeletal bleeding, fatal intracranial … [Read more...]
