clopidogrel

[88888888888]

hi everybody I am on clopidogrel, just recently been prescribed these and i am experiencing multiple mexican waves inside my head, this is fairly unpleasant and i am 100% positive that these are an adverse side effect from these tablets, the tablets are now in the bin. The previous tablets gave me, sudden temperature increases, extreme swollen ankles ( tree trunks ) I think that if i am prescribed these tablets and don't really need them anyone else experienced these conditions ? thanking you for reading

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! You really need to talk to your GP as you do not say why they were prescribed and what other medications you are on.

As a general point any unused medication should be taken to a pharmacist for safe disposal and not sent to landfill!

[88888888888 in reply to MichaelJH]

I was prescribed these for having an mini stroke, but just had various scans all they all came up negative, the tablets are not at landfill but in my TO BE BINNED FOLDER the other tablets I was on had various side effects and mine were on the major stop taking immediately list, the various doctors were informed but .........

[Calliope153 in reply to 88888888888]

No one on this site is medically qualified so cannot tell you what to take or not take but please click this link from the Stroke website. A mini stroke is also called a TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack).

stroke.org.uk/sites/default...

You must feel quite frightened so go to your doctor and tell him exactly how you feel and see what he suggests. Go as soon as you can. Clopidogrel is prescribed to help to prevent both heart attacks and strokes.

[88888888888 in reply to Calliope153]

thank you for the reply, i am frightened yes indeed but not about the alleged TIA but about being prescribed medication i do not need, another country examined me and said i had a reduced blood flow going the brain and the MRI showed that i had a quite a large indication of something happening in the brain, i have explained that i had accidentally knocked myself out ( know it is silly but it actually happed) and the initial alleged TIA i think was an over intake in over the counter medication to counter act the dental work that i was going through at the time. I have had terrible experiences with all the tablets, tablet no. 1 i woke up feeling i was drowning from inside my head, tablet no.2 , extreme itching all over my body, spots and lumps, swirling in my head and sudden temperature changes which were followed by alleged TIA's, and these clopidogrel are the worst ever these cause mexican waves inside my head which are really unpleasant. I appreciate the fact that i should consult the doctor about stopping the med but to be honest since putting the tablets on hold i feel 100% better and i always look at the side effects and some of the listed above appear in the rare and sop clause on the read me sheet that is supplied in the box. I am going to see a specialist soon and looking forward to it, i recently had an MRI and it was so relaxing that i nearly fell asleep. So thank you for your kind reply

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to 88888888888]

CT scans following a mini-stroke or TIA do not always show anything but can predict the risk of another TIA or more major stroke. The medication is to reduce these risks as sometimes strokes can cause very serious damage. You need to work with your GP - even a mini aspirin will reduce risk. However, at the end of the day it's your body!

[NorthantsSteve]

Hi there. The Clopidogrel is a super Aspirin that will help stop your blood clotting and help prevent a heart attack. There are alternatives but it’s really not a great idea to stop meds without first talking to your Doc.

[88888888888 in reply to NorthantsSteve]

Even if the little pallet in the packet quotes " stop taking these immediately "I informed the doctor about this and they told me to half the tablets nothing mentioned about adverse side effects !

[Dolphin14 in reply to 88888888888]

They probably told you to cut in half to lessen the side effects

They probably didn't tell you to stop as you are at risk

It says stop taking and call your Dr immediately?

[88888888888 in reply to Dolphin14]

even if the side effects are stated as stop taking immediately and are on the rare list, i spoke to the doc one on one face to face not over the phone and my ankles were that swollen i could not see them

[Dolphin14 in reply to 88888888888]

You said you didn't need them but they want you on them.

Sorry I'm a little confused by your post.

I hope things get straightened out and your health improves.

[Guudhubby1]

Clopidogrel is more potent than aspirin in prevention of blood clots.But like aspirin ,it itself has side effects .If you can be little elaborate about "mexican waves" as to what happens exactly ,it would be easier to understand.My father had IHD ,he took Brillinta,more potent than Clopid for a year .Did not have such side effects.Now again for TIA he is taking it ,not had such side effects but in fact improved .I think he will do well with it .But let me also know what exactly happens ,when mexican wave appears.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Guudhubby1]

"Mexican waves" has made me think of my late mother. She suffered from migraines all her life but around 60 they became painless but with quite severe visual disturbances. She described these as an ou of tune TV from the sixties - in the days of the test card. I wonder if this is the issue?

[Flissy100]

I had really bad side effets from clopidogrel - my consultant changed them to ticagrelor - only side effect really is the bruising so might be worthwhile speaking to your consultant

[NorthantsSteve]

Hi. I’m in a range of meds to lower my blood pressure (which is already low) and got up too quickly this morning. As I did so I had the ‘Mexican wave’ experience. Do you experience it when you get up quickly?

[88888888888 in reply to NorthantsSteve]

no, i get up every morning full off beans and this just happens frequently during the day, honestly i fell 110% better from abstaining, I go to a consultant and looking forward to it.My blood pressure is very good.

[rakeman]

I had a mini TIA 2 years ago and was put on Clopidogrel, I must admit with no side effects, last year I had a stent fitted and among the many other drugs I was put on I also had to Aspirin ( which I gather does the same thing as Clopidogrel). My year is up and I recently discussed my meds with the Doctor who said because of my TIA she would check with the Consultant as to which drugs I should continue with, so after his advice I have stopped the Aspirin and continue with Clopidogrel.

[Lynny12 in reply to rakeman]

My Doctor said the opposite. 75mg aspirin. 2 stents. That's all I take. No blood pressure or cholesterol problems.

[rakeman in reply to Lynny12]

I think it had more to with my slight TIA,

[Pnelson]

also just given these but have had no side effects sorry to hear that you have mine I believed were prescribed to help stop clots giving me future heart attacks

[dickielex]

I have been taking clopidogrel for many, many years with no ill effects. You obviously MUST speak to your GP/Consultant.

[Lynny12 in reply to dickielex]

Only should take them 12 months according to my Dr.

[Mgs333]

I was put on Clopidogrel for mild CHD as a preventative measure as a anti-platelet. However they did make me feel a bit weird but also were very expensive(I live in Ireland).... they were around £15 a box of 28....so I told my doc and he changed me to low dose aspirin which he said was just as good without any reservations....they seem to work fine for me at 60p per box.

[88888888888 in reply to Mgs333]

I feel more than weird, what i am feeling is an over active sensation of my brain cells connecting to each other and the electrical system is being over stimulated, I am working out if I can connect my phone to this and use the excess electrical signals to recharge my phone

[Lynny12]

I could not takell them either. Only a couple of months and I threw them in the bin. Felt fine afterwards. Dr was not happy but offered me no alternative. That was 18 months ago.

[88888888888 in reply to Lynny12]

I feel great now that i am ( unofficially off them ) I am going to see a specialist soon and just going to tell him that all the tablets i have been given solar are awful the internal drowning sensation was the worst feeling I have ever had.