Plavix is a blood-thinning medication most commonly used to prevent blood clots in people with certain heart or blood conditions, especially in individuals who have recently experienced a heart attack or stroke. The drug prevents blood from coagulating to prevent unwanted blood clots, which makes it easier for patients to bleed even with minor injuries.

A sizeable amount of patients have experienced common Plavix side effects of the drug including major bleeding, flu-like symptoms, pain, diarrhea, upset stomach, bruising, bloody nose and unexplained rashes. Most notably Plavix increases the risk of major internal bleeding, which have led to numerous Plavix lawsuits. Take caution if you experience unusual bleeding like bloody nose, black or tarry stools, blood in the urine or stool, vomiting blood, red or purpose spots on the skin or itchy skin.

Plavix Lawyers Investigate Liability

The makers of Plavix must be held accountable for unreasonable bleeding and other extreme side effects that are life-threatening. Personal injury lawyers have been focusing on liability cases in severe instances of cerebral bleeding and gastrointenstinal bleeding. If you or a loved one took Plavix and has suffered from cerebral bleeding then it is advised to seek action now, as you may be entitled to compensation.