Clopidogrel (Cont.)

What Are the Effects of Clopidogrel?

Clopidogrel, which is an antiplatelet medication (also known as a blood thinner), helps prevent platelets from sticking together and forming a potentially harmful clot. This helps your blood flow more easily. Clots that form in blood vessels can block the blood flow to important organs, such as the heart or brain, and may lead to heart attacks and strokes. As a result, clopidogrel reduces the risk of having a future event, while also improving blood circulation in people with peripheral vascular disease.
 

When and How Do I Take Clopidogrel?

Clopidogrel comes in tablet form. It should be taken by mouth once a day. It does not matter if you take clopidogrel with or without food.
 
For clopidogrel to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Clopidogrel will not work if you stop taking it.
 

What Are the Factors That Affect the Clopidogrel Dosage?

The dose of clopidogrel your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider to do so.
 
(Click Clopidogrel Dosing for more information about dosing guidelines for clopidogrel.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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