does plavix {generic form} cause heart attacks?

Submitted by Dadummy on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 21:46

has any one heard of plavix causeing heart attacks?
i just heard they recalled the generic form of plavix because it causes heart attacks has anyone else heard about this, a lot of people take the generic forms of a lot of medicines are any of them safe?

I have not heard this, but the side effects are always listed with the medication or you could do a google search on it and see what the recall information says. If it is true, you can bet that someone is reporting on it.

Tue, 01/01/2008 - 22:50 Permalink

I have no idea about this. Do you know anything?

Wed, 01/02/2008 - 11:07 Permalink

I would think that you could google the side affects of drugs or go on the fda webpage and see what they have to say about it, they would have anything and everything about the drugs and their side affects on there. If you can't find the page let me know, I will pm you the link, can't put it here, it will violate the terms of service and they would just delete it anyway, let me know if you want it?

Thu, 01/03/2008 - 04:33 Permalink

i havent gotten anywhere on this i dont think they would tell you if they knew.

Mon, 01/07/2008 - 20:54 Permalink

Im so sorry. I do not know so much about medicines.
I googled to find out that the tablets contain hydrogenated castor oil, hydroxypropylcellulose, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose and polyethylene glycol 6000 as inactive ingredients. The pink film coating contains ferric oxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide and triacetin. The tablets are polished with Carnauba wax. I have read that there are adverse reactions like gastrointestinal hemorrhage, plavix used with aspirin leads to major bleeding. I think the excessive bleeding might be harmful for heart functioning but not sure regarding heart attacks. Only a doctor can give an absolutely right answer.

Tue, 01/08/2008 - 07:15 Permalink

I don't know that the surgery is a good idea either, how bad is your pain? Is it something that you can live with and maybe doctor up with some ice or heat when it flares up, I would try the non medicated approach if you can find one that would work for you. Goodluck with this, would not want to be in your shoes.

Fri, 02/01/2008 - 20:56 Permalink

Yes becarefull what information that you devulge, especially if you have an attorney working on your case, you don't want them to be able to tie any of the information back to you.

Sat, 02/02/2008 - 17:33 Permalink