Curcuma and Plavix drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Curcuma (turmeric) and Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate). Common drug interactions include nausea among females and death among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Curcuma and Plavix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Curcuma?

Curcuma has active ingredients of turmeric. eHealthMe is studying from 2,289 Curcuma users. Check the latest studies of Curcuma.

What is Plavix?

Plavix has active ingredients of clopidogrel bisulfate. It is often used in stent. eHealthMe is studying from 151,179 Plavix users. Check the latest studies of Plavix.



On Jul, 31, 2026

25 people who take Curcuma and Plavix together, and have interactions are studied.

Curcuma and Plavix drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Curcuma and Plavix, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Limb injury
  3. Nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease with proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and oedema)
  4. Physical assault
  5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
  6. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  7. Coronary arterial stent insertion
  8. Headache (pain in head)
  9. Pain
  10. Therapeutic response unexpected

male:

  1. Death
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Injection site induration
  4. Insulin resistance
  5. Malignant neoplasm progression (cancer tumour came back)
  6. Musculoskeletal pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves)
  7. Pain in extremity
  8. Prostatic disorder
  9. Transient ischaemic attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow))
  10. Abasia (inability to walk)

What are the common drug interactions of Curcuma and Plavix, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Coronary arterial stent insertion
  2. Limb injury
  3. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  4. Nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease with proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and oedema)
  5. Physical assault
  6. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  7. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness)
  8. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
  9. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  10. Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)

60+:

  1. Back pain
  2. Death
  3. Drug ineffective
  4. Ear pain
  5. Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
  6. Fall
  7. Hospitalisation
  8. Influenza like illness
  9. Infusion related reaction
  10. Infusion site pain

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 28.00%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 24.00%
  3. Pain: 3 people, 12.00%
  4. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 12.00%
  5. Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 8.00%
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 8.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on turmeric and clopidogrel bisulfate (the active ingredients of Curcuma and Plavix, respectively), and Curcuma and Plavix (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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