Plavix Information

Plavix, distributed by Bristol-Meyer Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis, was approved by the FDA in 2002 for reducing the risk of having a future heart attack or stroke. It is used to prevent the buildup of platelets which are tiny cell fragments in the blood that have a role in blood clotting. It is recommended for people who have suffered from a recent heart attack or stroke, or who have peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Taking Plavix and aspirin is also recommended for people who have been hospitalized with heart-related chest pain or had a certain type of heart attack conditions doctors call acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It also helps keep platelets in the blood from sticking together and forming clots, which helps keep your blood flowing. This helps protect you from a future heart attack or stroke.

Recent studies have found that the drug is linked to serious side effects particularly in patients with previous gastrointestinal bleeding conditions. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, patients with a history of PUD who took Plavix were 12 times more likely to experience a recurrence of ulcers than those who took a combination of aspirin with a heartburn pill.

Other studies show that a combination of Plavix and aspirin doubles the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in patients with no history of heart disease. This research shows that Plavix offers NO significant benefit over low-dose aspirin therapy, and may in fact cause serious life-threatening risks to patients.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from taking Plavix, contact our service today. We can help put you in touch with experienced attorneys who can help determine your eligibility in a Plavix lawsuit. Plavix attorneys can help you get the compensation for your losses and suffering from taking Plavix.