Comments on: Plavix TTP Blood Disorder Side Effect

By: larry

larry — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:22:02 +0000

Good for you William, How shamefeul for your doctor to insist you take this medication, if I knew about the side effect of plavix , I would not have ever takien this drug, Drug Makers again care more for the profit then patient and the doctors do not help it none

By: William

William — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:22:25 +0000

Last year, around March I was put on Tricor, a similiar med to Plavix, and seemed to have some strange side-effects. I could not think straight and had confusion, slured speech, and shaking hands. I stopped the Tricor and talked to my Doctor. She insisted that it could not cause these side-effects, so I started the meds again. Within four days the same symptoms returned, and I again stopped Tricor. A week later I was fully recovered and informed my Doctor that I was not going to take any cholesterol meds ever again! Since then, I have changed my diet and my overall cholesterol level has gone from 445 to 230. My Doctor is still insisting that I take a Statin for it but I refuse every time. She doesn’t accept that these meds are very dangerious and cause TTP. Hopefully with this Website info, she will now believe me. Thank you, Bill.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:46:49 +0000

We lost my mother in Feb 2007 at the young age of 68, just a few weeks after she began Plavix. She was one of the rare *few*affected by this potentially deadly side effect.

She suffered 3 strokes and 2 heart attacks withing 4 days, and ended up in a coma. She passed 12 days later.

Please pay attention to the potential signs of TTP: Bruising, muscle pain, and confusion. If caught early it IS treatable.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:57:42 +0000

I was put on Plavix and one adult aspirin daily after having two stents put in my arteries three months ago. I am on dialysis three days a week and in the last month I have had three episodes where I have become so cold while undergoing dialysis (in the third and fourth hours) that I cannot stop shivering and shuddering. I stop shivering but still remian cold when I am unhooked. On those same three occasions I have had a thirty minute period where I lose myself. I don’t know what I do????

My kidneys failed 3 1/2 months ago so this is all new to me. The need for the stents came after a physical to see if I am healthy for a transplant and learned I had two serious artery blockages.

When this has happened I cannot account for where I am for 30 minutes. I just drive off from the dialysis center thinkiing I am okay but I do not show up at my wife’s place of business to pick her up until at least an hour later and it is only a 20 ,minute ride. The period is very hazy. She has called me during this period and I don’t remember it and give her answers that make no sense. I can vaguely remember driving in neighborhoods I don’t know?

It has never happened on days that I have not had the extreme cold shivers although I am not as clear headed as I would like on many occasions.

I begin tomorrow riding the Metro bus because I no longer trust myself to drive a car after undergoing dilaysis. I was told of TTP today and looked it up on the Web. I am scared.

By: Connie

Connie — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:36:33 +0000

Is there any SAFE way that you can stop taking Plavix? I am getting headaches, an itchy rash and a lot of my hair has fallen out. Is there anyone out there with similar side affects. After reading all this, I feel I must and ask my doctor for an aspirin regimen

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:41:52 +0000

I have read the myriad of comments regardiing Plavix, Aspirin, etc, etc.
I had a severe MI 2 years ago, so bad that I was put on Aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin, and Heparin all at the same time. At that time they inserted two stents. They told me my heart was functioning at only 30% and they were very concerned that I would have another MI. When I returned after three months, I believe the Dr. was more excited than I was about the improvements. My ejection fraction was already up to 55% which is considered normal, my EKG (exercise) was done, and nearly impossible to find the damaged heart. Also, my cholesterol had dropped from around 200 to 140.
He said that was unusual to see such a change that rapidly. The secret. I did every damned thing they told me to do. Eat chicken, fish, and no beef or pork. I walked (almost ran) 30 minutes a day, five days a week, come hell or high water, used only olive oil (and very little at that), dropped about 20 pounds, and feel better than I had for many years. My conclusion: He was so surprised, because most people, post MI, only pretend or give lip service to what they are told to do. I did exactly what I was told, am now only on a baby aspirin and plavix, with no serious side effects, except easy bruising from ‘roughhousing’ with my dog. My opinion: Very few people do what they are told to do, can’t get motivated, or just don’t care.
I cared, I walked, I took my meds, and I carefully watch my diet. Sure, it’s a pain in the derriere some of the time, but I am having a great time at 77, and I will continue my program religiously so long as I can get out of bed and be mobile. So–I challenge all of you to do the same–don’t just think about it–DO IT.

By: carol

carol — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:33:06 +0000

My husband was placed on Plavix 11 days ago to help with poor circulation in his legs. Almost the next day after starting on it his appetite diminished and his stomach has been terribly upset and he now has diarrhea .He has dropped about 10 pounds in 9 days! I got on the computer to research this drug and now I am wondering if these could be symtoms of this TTp side effect or if these are symtoms that others have had from taking Plavix. He contacted doctor about these symtoms and the doctor scheduled him for a CAT scan next week to see what’s going on. He didn’t seem to think the Plavix has anything to do with it.

By: larry

larry — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:15:01 +0000

Brenda, I understand where your coming from, Infeb. of 2007 I to developed TTp after taking it for two weeks,and received the plasma treatments and steroids , thank the lord I didnt die,Seek out a lawer like I did. They will help you , good luck and god bless

By: Brenda M.

Brenda M. — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:03:55 +0000

In October of 2008, I was diagnosed with TTP. I spent two weeks in the hospital, several days of which I was in and out of conciousness and having convulsions. My life has been torment since then. Thankfully, I am recovering and after weeks of Plasma Pheresis treatments and multiple transfusions of whole blood I am now on a medication regimine that seems to be doing the job. I am 38 years old and have taken Plavix since 2000 due to a heart attack. Had I known the risk involved I would have never done so. The TTP stole precious months from my life and I am still dealing with some of the residual effects of this serious diagnosis. Take it to heart and always reserve the right to make your own medical decisions. If your doctor prescribes this dangerous drug, get your facts before you agree.

By: terri c

terri c — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:50:51 +0000

I was admitted to the emergency room in November and diagnosed with a blood clot in my lower leg. The doctors gave me Plavix. I took it for about 3 weeks and on December 19th was admitted to the hospital with extreme fatigue and malaise. I was diagnosed with internal bleeding and required 4 blood transfusions over the next 2 days. The doctors told me to continue taking Plavix but I stopped. Now I am wondering if Plavix caused the internal bleeding. My doctor wants me to take Plavix, but I am afraid to. My blood results are still not normal.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:43:52 +0000

I am not sure how to begin with this except that my family and I are still numb and in shock. My Mom went in yet again for another Heart Cath after a EKG showed some abnormal rhythms. She was very apprehensive about this heart cath which I believe was her 12th! She did not survive and passed away 2 days after a second heart cath. During the second Heart Cath she had a heart attack during the procedure and was never the same. My biggest concern and frustration is reading about the same symptoms my Mom was having while taking the Plavix and especially in the last few months. I believe she may have stopped taking the Plavix for a few weeks (none of us were fully aware of this situation). I also don’t know if she was fully informed of the extreme dangers of not taking the Plavix and if the situation could be corrected. If this medication is so dangerous, patients should be fully informed of what can happen if they don’t take it, what can happen if they DO take it and what would be a better alternative. I know my Mom was not given another option. She had two drug coated stents and had been on Plavix since they were inserted over 3 years ago. If there is another medication that would be safer and yet just as effective, why are the physicians not letting the patients and family know this? My Mom was also having kidney pain and was anemic enough to need intravenous iron supplements. My family and I are still trying to make sense of all this and don’t know what we could have done to better educate ourselves and our Mom from harm. My worry is that other’s will go through the unbearable pain and guilt we are because of not knowing all we could know about this drug. If you have a family member or if you are taking this medication, PLEASE talk frankly with your physician about this medication and ask any and all questions and concerns you have so that you can do what you know is best for you or you family. <3

By: larry

larry — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:48:28 +0000

Jessica , I truly feel your pain, I was diagnosed with TTP after taking plavix for two weeks, what a horrible experiance iI had, presently I am taking coumindin and everything is working out fine , consult your doctor if you completed your treatmewnts for TTp and find out if your able to take coumindin, good luck and god bless you

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:18:24 +0000

I was recently diagnosed with TTP. I would not wish this disorder on my worst enemy. Please, if there is something else besides Plavix that would work do not take Plavix! Trust me, you do not want to risk having TTP.

By: peggy

peggy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:05:41 +0000

I can’t believe how many, many people are taking Plavix !! Last week my 83 yr old Mom was told to start taking it–she did not have a stroke or stent and I am not sure why she is taking it except for her possible increased risk of stroke due to her age ???.She suddenly can’t walk,has lots of weakness in one leg and loss of appetite–I told her to talk to her doctor , but she won’t –