I had a anerysum taking plavix and asprin, and i just am concered about those who take it also, my docs here put me on it, when my surgeon and neuro found out i was on it they were confussed and where like why would they put you on it, i am trying to find all info i can this what ive read and found, we cant take risks with our brain if anyone else finds  anything please add it i dont want the same thing to thappen to anyone else Plavix, also known as super aspirin, is manufactured internationally by the Paris-based SanofiSynthelabo and in the US by Bristol-Myers Squibb. This product has been promoted as a product that is safer than aspirin, because it produces fewer ulcers. Recent studies have indicated that this claim isn’t true, and that Plavix increases the risk of death or serious injury from gastrointestinal hemorrhage.




combination of the blood thinner Plavix and aspirin is no better than aspirin alone at preventing deaths, heart attacks, and strokes in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease, a study of more than 15,000 people shows.
And in people with multiple risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, the combo may do more harm than good, reports Deepak Bhatt, M.D., a cardiologist at The Cleveland Clinic.
And, always talk to your doctor before taking aspirin or other medicines with PLAVIX, especially if youve had a stroke

A study released in the March 2006 meeting of the American College of Cardiology concluded that the costs and risks of Plavix are too great to recommend its use. The study was funded by the Plavix manufacturer, the Paris-based Sanofi Synthelabo, which hoped to double revenues by showing the effectiveness of Plavix.

Dr. Deepack Bhatt of the Cleveland Clinic headed the study of 15,603 people in 32 countries. The study found that Plavix did not reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes in most groups as compared to aspirin. There was a slight improvement with Plavix use in patients who had established heart disease, but not enough to prove effectiveness without further study. The improvement in this group was counterbalanced by an increased risk of death from hemorrhage. In patients without a history of heart disease, heart-related deaths almost doubled after using Plavix.

This study is consistent with a study published in the January 20, 2005 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, which found that patients taking Plavix had 12 times more ulcers than those taking aspirin with a heartburn medicine. This finding was significant, since both the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association had recommended the expensive Plavix, because they believed it caused fewer ulcers than aspirin.

If you or a loved one is using Plavix, you might want to consult your health care provider about the likelihood of side effects. If you have already been injured by using Plavix, you should have your case evaluated by a competent Plavix attorney. See Plavix Attorney and Lawyer – How to Hire to find out how to find one.

I am only putting my opion on the two drugs. I only want to help others and make it aware, there are new studies, showing it might be dangerous thats all, I dont want anyone to go through what i did, and it good for those of you who its not harming but who knows in the long run, again i dont want anyone to go though what i did, and i want everone to make sure thier MM doc told them to take it, sorry if this offends anyone, its not what i wanted to do,

I have been on Plavix and 325mg. aspirin since 2004. Besides having mm I had a cardict arrest that same year. I had to have a defibrillator put in at that time. Then in 2005 I had a heart attack. Found I have heart disease. I have had no side effects except for easy bruising. I am trying to balance both mm and heart disease.