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Plavix Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: clopidogrel bisulfate
- Brand Name: Plavix
- Drug Class:
Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) side effects drug center
Plavix Side Effects Center
What Is Plavix?
Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) is a thienopyridine class of drug that inhibits platelet aggregation and thus inhibits aspects of blood clotting used to treat patients with acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction (MI), peripheral vascular disease and some stroke (ischemic type) patients. Plavix is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Plavix?
Common side effects of Plavix include:
- increased bleeding,
- nosebleeds,
- headaches,
- itching, and
- bruising.
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Plavix including:
- bleeding that will not stop;
- bloody or tarry stools, blood in your urine;