Increased bleeding is one of the side effects of Plavix. A Silicon Valley start-up company plans to make a combination drug of Plavix and Prilosec to potentially counteract the bleeding caused by Plavix.

In studies, prasugrel, an experimental anti-clotting drug, outperformed Plavix. However, the drug was also found to increase risks of bleeding.

Don't stop taking Plavix to prevent clot formation. Studies show that clots are more likely to occur with drug-coated stents than bare-metal stents. Read more here.

A study has shown that in combination with aspirin, Plavix isn't effective at preventing the first heart attack in high risk patients. This combination might also pose the added risk of increased bleeding.

Plavix taken for heart disease works by preventing formation of blood clots. Blood clots can lead to heart attack, stroke or gangrene. More details of the mechanism of Plavix are available here.

This Plavix user guide includes details of what it is used for, side effects, precautions to take and other important details for Plavix users.

Get the updated electronic version of the patient information leaflet for Plavix for heart disease. The information on this site is updated periodically and may differ from what is on your product insert.

Drug manufacturers use clinical trials to test safety and efficacy of drugs. What trials and studies have been carried on on the use of Plavix for heart disease? Get details here.

The Canadian drug company Apotex made use of loopholes in a patent settlement to flood the US market with generic Plavix. Read more about the suit and how Apotex did it here.

The FDA approved Plavix for use in patients who have suffered a severe heart attack, known as acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Plavix has been shown to prevent heart attack and stroke in STEMI patients.

Patients weigh in on their experiences with Plavix. Add your own story or read about others experiences. Always talk to your physician about any concerns you may have about Plavix.

People who have stents should take aspirin or Plavix to help prevent clotting. This video explains how these medications work and why they are important in preventing complications.