Clopidogrel (Plavix) is in a class of medications called antiplatelet drugs.

Take Clopidogrel (Plavix) exactly as directed.

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

Easy bruising; minor bleeding

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding in the eye; change in vision; change in the amount of urine; chest pain; dark or bloody urine; black, tarry stools, unusual or severe bleeding (eg, excessive bleeding from cuts, increased menstrual bleeding, unexplained vaginal bleeding, unusual bleeding from the gums when brushing); loss of appetite; pale skin; seizures; severe, persistent headache; sore throat or fever; speech problems; unusual bruising; weakness; unexplained weight loss; yellowing of skin or eyes

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

NSAIDs (eg, aspirin, ibuprofen) or oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of side effects, including the risk of bleeding, may be increased by Clopidogrel (Plavix)

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Clopidogrel (Plavix) may interact with other medicines that you take.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have bone marrow disease, liver or kidney problems, or a history of ulcers

if you have increased risk of bleeding because of trauma or surgery, including dental surgery

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack in patients who have already had a heart attack or stroke, or have other circulatory problems due to narrowing and hardening of the arteries.

It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

If you have any questions about Clopidogrel (Plavix), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Clopidogrel (Plavix) may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury.

Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Clopidogrel (Plavix) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

You may need to stop Clopidogrel (Plavix) before you have certain types of surgery.