Side Effects of Clopidogrel

Clopidogrel Bisulfate

Other Side Effects of Clopidogrel

There are other possible clopidogrel side effects that can occur. These side effects occurred in less than 2 percent of patients taking clopidogrel. For these side effects, it is difficult to tell whether the side effect is because of clopidogrel or something else.

Some of these possible side effects of clopidogrel include, but are not limited to:

Decreases in certain cells involved with the immune system
Serious skin or allergic reactions
Decreases in platelets
Stomach bleeding or ulcers
Constipation
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Fatigue
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Joint pain
Depression
Anemia
Difficulty breathing
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (see Precautions and Warnings for Clopidogrel).

Side Effects of Clopidogrel: Summary

It is possible that you may experience some or none of these side effects of clopidogrel. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of clopidogrel, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.

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