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PLAVIX can help save lives for those who've had a heart attack caused by a completely blocked artery.
Clots th a t block o ff arteries are the
w ith your o th er heart m edicines. Taking
m ain cause o f heart attack. A nd now
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IM PO RTAN T IN FO RM ATIO N : If you have a stomach ulcer or other condition that causes bleeding, you should not use PLAVIX.
W hen taking PLAVIX alone or w ith some other medicines including aspirin, the risk o f bleeding may increase so tell your doctor
before planning surgery. And, alw ays talk to your doctor before taking aspirin or other m edicines w ith PLAVIX, especially if
you've had a stroke. If you develop fever, unexplained w eakness or confusion, tell your doctor prom ptly as these may be signs
o f a rare but potentially life-threatening condition called TTP, w hich has been reported rarely, som etim es in less than 2 w eeks
after starting therapy. O ther rare but serious side effects may occur.
A s k y o u r d o c t o r h o w P L A V IX c a n h e lp in c r e a s e y o u r p r o t e c t i o n a g a in s t f u t u r e h e a r t a t t a c k , s t r o k e , a n d e v e n d e a t h .
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
See
important product information on the following page.
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