Clopidogrel

Common brands: Plavix, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Bayer Low Dose

Top reporter: Sanofi-Aventis U.S. Llc

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194,883
Total Reports
54,042
Serious Reports
21,618
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (11.09%)

Patient Demographics

Male
99,710
Female
77,194

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Clopidogrel.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DYSPNOEA 10,025
5.7%
2 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 9,488
5.4%
3 FATIGUE 8,577
4.8%
4 GASTROINTESTINAL HAEMORRHAGE 8,235
4.6%
5 NAUSEA 7,965
4.5%
6 DIZZINESS 7,779
4.4%
7 DIARRHOEA 7,458
4.2%
8 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 7,297
4.1%
9 ASTHENIA 6,782
3.8%
10 FALL 6,617
3.7%
11 CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT 6,443
3.6%
12 DEATH 6,104
3.4%
13 ANAEMIA 6,092
3.4%
14 HEADACHE 5,513
3.1%
15 PAIN 5,446
3.1%
16 CHEST PAIN 5,291
3.0%
17 OFF LABEL USE 5,290
3.0%
18 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 5,089
2.9%
19 DRUG INTERACTION 5,020
2.8%
20 VOMITING 4,971
2.8%
21 MALAISE 4,892
2.8%
22 HYPOTENSION 4,723
2.7%
23 PNEUMONIA 4,548
2.6%
24 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 4,117
2.3%
25 PRURITUS 4,105
2.3%
26 RENAL FAILURE 4,026
2.3%
27 WEIGHT DECREASED 3,950
2.2%
28 HAEMORRHAGE 3,934
2.2%
29 ARTHRALGIA 3,892
2.2%
30 RASH 3,520
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.