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• Long-term Plavix and Aspirin Use Increase Gastrointestinal Injury Risks: Study

  November 29, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that continuous Plavix and dual platelet therapy significantly increases the risk of gastrointestinal injury when compared to aspirin alone.

• Plavix Use During Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Implantation Increases Bleeding Risks: Study

  April 7, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Taking Plavix in addition to other oral anticoagulants increases the risk of bleeding events following transcatheter aortic-valve replacement surgery, according to the findings of a new study.

• Short Term Plavix and Aspirin Therapy May Increase Risk Of Heart Attacks: Study

  March 16, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that there is little benefit to short term Plavix and aspirin use, as well as an increased risk of heart attack, for those implanted with coronary heart stents.

• Motion for Summary Judgment Sought in All Remaining Plavix Lawsuits in MDL

  November 7, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Defendants have asked the federal judge overseeing all Plavix lawsuits to dismiss those claims, saying the lawsuits are preempted by federal law.

• FDA Investigates Abbott Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) Over Heart Problems

  March 20, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning about a risk of heart problems, such as heart attacks and deaths, associated with Abbott's BVS dissolving heart implant.

• Long-term Blood Thinner Use Increases Risk of Bleeding In Patients With Drug Stents: Study

  November 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that long-term use of Aspirin and Plavix in patients who have received a coronary heart stent could increase the risk of bleeding over time without any additional benefits.

• Plavix Lawsuit Filed By New Mexico Attorney General

  September 28, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Plavix, saying they engaged in deceptive and unfair marketing by failing to warn the medical community of the drug's potential side effects, and that it did not work for some due to genetic factors.

• Link Between Side Effects of Plavix and Hepatitis Described in Case Study

  July 26, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new case study warns that Plavix side effects can cause severe cases of hepatitis that may be life threatening.

• Plavix Lawsuits in MDL to be Prepared for Trial in July 2017

  December 1, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  A group of Plavix bleeding injury lawsuits has been ordered prepared for bellwether trials, which are expected to commence in July 2017.

• Long-Term Plavix Risks Do Not Include Increased Mortality, Cancer: FDA

  November 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA indicates that long-term Plavix use with or without aspirin does not appear to increase the risk of death or cancer.