Common Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Bleeding.

Expert advice for Plavix Tablet
Good medication for preventing blood clots. For best results, take Plavix at the same time every day. Plavix increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor. If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Plavix temporarily.

Q. Is Plavix a narcotic substance?
No. Plavix is not narcotic substance. It is an antiplatelet medication and is used in the management of heart attack and unstable angina.

Q. Is Plavix an anticoagulant?
Plavix is not an anticoagulant. Plavix belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. Both antiplatelets and anticoagulants work to prevent clots in your blood vessels, but they work in different ways. Antiplatelets interfere with the binding of platelets, or the process that actually starts the formation of blood clots. Anticoagulants interfere with the proteins in your blood that are involved with the coagulation process. These proteins are called factors. Different anticoagulants interfere with different factors to prevent clotting

Q. Is Plavix a beta blocker?
Plavix is not a beta blocker. Plavix belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. Platelets are very small structures in the blood, which clump together during blood clotting. By preventing this clumping, antiplatelet drugs decreases the formation of blood clots (also known as thrombosis).

Q. Is Plavix a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Plavix is not a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID). Plavix belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. How long can I take Plavix for?
Take Plavix only for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Plavix a blood thinner?
Plavix is a blood thinner medicine that lowers the chance of blood clots forming in your body. Plavix belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Is Plavix a statin?
Plavix is not a statin. Plavix belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Is Plavix an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Plavix is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Plavix belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Does Plavix cause weight gain?
Plavix is not known to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Plavix.

Q. Does Plavix lower blood pressure?
Plavix does not lower blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience lowering of blood pressure after taking Plavix as it may require proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Plavix cause bruising?
Bruising is a common side effect of Plavix. Please consult your doctor if you notice any bruising after taking Plavix.

Q. Does Plavix cause constipation?
Constipation is an uncommon side effect associated with the use of Plavix.

Q. Does Plavix cause itching?
Plavix can cause itching as an uncommon side effect. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience swelling in mouth or skin disorders like rashes and itching, blisters of the skin. These may be the signs of an allergic reaction.