Recent studies have linked the blockbuster heart drug Plavix® (clopidogrel) to very serious adverse effects. One study found that those who take Plavix are at a 12 times higher risk of suffering recurring ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding than those who take a combination of aspirin and a heartburn pill. The drug has also been linked with a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.
If you or a loved one has suffered the ill effects of Plavix®, you may qualify to recover compensation for the losses you and your family have sustained. Please contact Lopez, McHugh LLP today for a FREE consultation with an experienced attorney who can determine your eligibility to file a legal claim.
More Dangerous Than Aspirin
For years, Plavix® was the drug of choice for those whose stomachs were too sensitive to take aspirin regularly. The makers of Plavix®—Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis—not only claimed that Plavix® prevented heart attacks and strokes more effectively than aspirin, but they also claimed that it caused less gastrointestinal bleeding and fewer ulcers. However, studies have found that there is there no factual basis for these claims and that Plavix® is actually more dangerous for those with no history of heart disease.
Dangerous Plavix® Side Effects
Some of the dangerous side effects of Plavix® include:
· Neutropenia – Weakened immune system characterized by a low count of certain types of white blood cells
· Gastrointestinal bleeding
· Ulcers
· Hemorrhaging
· Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura – A rare blood coagulation disorder also known as TTP or Moschcowitz disease.
· Heart Attack
· Stroke
· Death
Have You Been Harmed by Plavix®?
If you or someone you love has suffered any of the above conditions or some other adverse effect after taking Plavix®, it is important to understand the legal options you have available to you. Please contact us today for a complimentary consultation with a Plavix® attorney who will examine your case and help you plan the most appropriate course of action. You may be entitled to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, missed work and more.