Clopidogrel and Skin reaction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin reaction is reported as a side effect among people who take Clopidogrel (clopidogrel), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Amlodipine, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin reaction when taking Clopidogrel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 91,038 people who have side effects when taking Clopidogrel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clopidogrel?

Clopidogrel has active ingredients of clopidogrel. It is often used in blood clots. eHealthMe is studying from 92,160 Clopidogrel users. Check the latest studies of Clopidogrel.

What is Skin reaction?

Skin reaction is found to be associated with 777 drugs and 897 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin reaction.



On Jul, 18, 2026

91,038 people reported to have side effects when taking Clopidogrel.
Among them, 56 people (0.06%) have Skin reaction.

Could Clopidogrel cause Skin reaction?

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Clopidogrel when they have Skin reaction? *

  • < 1 month: 11.76 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 41.18 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 41.18 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 5.88 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Skin reaction when taking Clopidogrel? *

  • female: 48.98 %
  • male: 51.02 %

What is the age of people who have Skin reaction when taking Clopidogrel? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 11.63 %
  • 50-59: 4.65 %
  • 60+: 83.72 %

What are other drugs people take besides Clopidogrel? *

  1. Amlodipine: 9 people, 16.07%
  2. Entresto: 8 people, 14.29%
  3. Pantoprazole: 7 people, 12.50%
  4. Aspirin: 7 people, 12.50%
  5. Omeprazole: 7 people, 12.50%
  6. Lansoprazole: 5 people, 8.93%
  7. Lenalidomide: 5 people, 8.93%
  8. Quinine: 5 people, 8.93%
  9. Exemestane: 4 people, 7.14%
  10. Felodipine: 4 people, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Skin reaction? *

  1. Rashes (redness): 24 people, 42.86%
  2. Itching: 16 people, 28.57%
  3. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 11 people, 19.64%
  4. Skin Exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells): 11 people, 19.64%
  5. Dyspnea Exertional: 10 people, 17.86%
  6. Cough: 9 people, 16.07%
  7. Rash Vesicular (rash with a small bubble): 9 people, 16.07%
  8. Weight Bearing Difficulty (difficulty due to weight of thigh fat deposition): 8 people, 14.29%
  9. Pemphigoid (tense blisters on the skin): 8 people, 14.29%
  10. Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 19.64%
  2. Cardiac Failure: 9 people, 16.07%
  3. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 10.71%
  4. High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 7.14%
  5. Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 4 people, 7.14%
  6. Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 3 people, 5.36%
  7. Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 3 people, 5.36%
  8. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 3 people, 5.36%
  9. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 5.36%
  10. Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 5.36%

* 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 clopidogrel (the active ingredients of Clopidogrel) and Clopidogrel (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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