5 results

• Long-Term Plavix Use Increase Death Risk, But Lowers Stent Heart Risks

  November 17, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA investigators and researchers say some blood thinners can prevent heart attacks in those with heart stents, but Plavix specifically is associated with an increased risk of death as well.

• Plavix Problems with Genetic Variant Can Be Overcome with High Doses

  November 17, 2011

  Staff Writers

  To avoid problems where Plavix does not work in some patients, doctors could possibly use high doses of the blood...

• Effient Has Lower Death Risk Than Plavix, But Patients Bleed More: Study

  November 19, 2010

  Staff Writers

  The findings of a recent study appear to indicate that patients given the blood thinner Effient were more likely to...

• Concerns About Effient Side Effects Have Not Impacted Sales

  November 2, 2010

  Staff Writers

  A recent study warning about a potential risk of cancer from side effects of Effient, a relatively new blood thinner...

• Effient Lawsuits

  October 1, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Side effects of Effient may be linked to an increased relative risk of cancer, according to recent research. Some experts...