General Info:

Plavix (clopidogrel) prevents platelets (substances in the blood) from clustering. This helps to prevent blood from forming blood clots. Plavix (clopidogrel) is used in the prevention and treatment of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and acute coronary syndrome.

Plavix (clopidogrel) is a prescription medicine that when taken daily can help reduce your risk of having a future heart attack or stroke. It is recommended for people who have suffered from a recent heart attack or recent stroke, or who have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease, or P.A.D.-poor circulation in the legs that may cause pain during exercise, such as walking, and may be relieved by rest.*

Plavix (clopidogrel), taken with aspirin, is also recommended for people who have been hospitalized with heart-related chest pain or had a certain type of heart attack (non-Q-wave MI)-conditions doctors call Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS).

Plavix (clopidogrel) 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.

Symptoms of a Plavix (clopidogrel) overdose are unknown but might include vomiting, difficulty breathing, blood in the vomit or stool, and exhaustion.