Compare Plavix vs Aspirin

Compare Plavix

vs Aspirin

Compare Plavix to Aspirin. To make a decision about Plavix vs Aspirin, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Plavix or Aspirin

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Uses of Plavix

Plavix is also known by the generic name Clopidogrel

USES:
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).

It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent, coronary artery bypass graft-CABG, balloon angioplasty).

It works by blocking certain blood cells called platelets and prevents them from forming harmful blood clots. This "anti-platelet" effect helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Uses of Aspirin

USES:
Aspirin is used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches. It may also be used to reduce pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis. Aspirin is known as a salicylate and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking a certain natural substance in your body to reduce pain and swelling. Consult your doctor before giving this drug to a child younger than 12 years. It is very important to keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. Aspirin is a common cause of poisoning in children. (See also Overdose section.)

Your doctor may direct you to take a low dose of aspirin to prevent blood clots. This effect reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. If you have recently had surgery on clogged arteries (such as bypass surgery, carotid endarterectomy, coronary stent), your doctor may direct you to use aspirin in low doses as a "blood thinner" to prevent blood clots. Aspirin prevents blood clots by stopping certain blood cells (platelets) from clumping together.

Plavix and Aspirin Have 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage Within the Skull - Intracranial Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Plavix and Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Plavix and Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Plavix and Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Plavix and Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Plavix and Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Plavix and Aspirin.

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Plavix Has 34 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Conjunctiva of the Eye - Conjunctival Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction causing Serum Sickness - Serum Sickness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding from Wound is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters - Bullous Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Eye Hemorrhage - Ocular Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Retinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding in the Abdomen - Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Ulcer - Gastric Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding from the Respiratory Tract - Respiratory Tract Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

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Aspirin Has 20 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Plavix

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin.

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Plavix and Aspirin Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Plavix Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Aspirin

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin. Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Plavix but not Aspirin. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Plavix and Aspirin.

Aspirin Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Aspirin

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin but not Plavix.

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin but not Plavix.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin but not Plavix.

Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion - Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin but not Plavix.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin but not Plavix.

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin but not Plavix.

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Plavix and Aspirin Treat 6 Conditions in Common

Prevention for a Blood Clot going to the Brain - Cerebral Thromboembolism Prevention is treated by both Plavix and Aspirin.

Acute Syndrome of the Heart - Acute Coronary Syndrome is treated by both Plavix and Aspirin.

Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain - Unstable Angina Pectoris is treated by both Plavix and Aspirin.

Myocardial Reinfarction Prevention is treated by both Plavix and Aspirin.

Plavix has 12 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Plavix.

Plavix Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Hemorrhage is a contraindication of Plavix.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Plavix.

Intracranial Bleeding - Hemorrhage Within the Skull is a contraindication of Plavix.

Relative Contraindications

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Plavix.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Plavix.

Poor Metabolizer due to Cytochrome p450 CYP2C19 Variant is a contraindication of Plavix.

Retinal Hemorrhage is a contraindication of Plavix.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Plavix.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a contraindication of Plavix.

Contraindication Warnings

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Plavix.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Plavix.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Plavix.

Aspirin has 21 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Aspirin.

Aspirin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hemolytic Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and G6PD Deficiencies - Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and G6PD Deficiencies is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hemophilia is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Reye's Syndrome is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Von Willebrand's Disease - Blood Clotting Disorder - Von Willebrand's Disease is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Erosive Gastritis - Damage to Stomach Lining is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Gout is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hypoprothrombinemia - Decrease in the Blood-Clotting Protein Prothrombin is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Nasal Polyp - Presence of Polyps in the Nose is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Vitamin K Deficiency - Inadequate Vitamin K is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Plavix - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Aspirin - Symptoms of overdose may include
burning pain in the throat/stomach, confusion, mental/mood changes, fainting, weakness, ringing in the ears, fever, rapid breathing, change in the amount of urine, seizures, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.