Plavix and Acute leukaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acute leukaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Aspirin, and have Carcinoid tumor.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acute leukaemia when taking Plavix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 147,094 people who have side effects when taking Plavix from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Acute leukaemia?

Acute leukaemia (blood cancer) is found to be associated with 216 drugs and 367 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acute leukaemia.

On Aug, 01, 2026

147,094 people reported to have side effects when taking Plavix.
Among them, 21 people (0.01%) have Acute leukaemia.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Plavix when they have Acute leukaemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Acute leukaemia when taking Plavix? *

female: 5.88 %
male: 94.12 %

What is the age of people who have Acute leukaemia when taking Plavix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Plavix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acute leukaemia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 33.33%
Constipation: 5 people, 23.81%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 23.81%
Fever: 5 people, 23.81%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 4 people, 19.05%
Head Injury: 4 people, 19.05%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 4 people, 19.05%
Pain: 4 people, 19.05%
Carcinoid Tumor: 3 people, 14.29%
Body Temperature Decreased: 3 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 14.29%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 3 people, 14.29%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 3 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 14.29%
Carcinoid Tumor: 3 people, 14.29%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 9.52%
Hyperaesthesia: 2 people, 9.52%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 9.52%
Coronary Artery Insufficiency (insufficiency of artery to carry blood to heart): 2 people, 9.52%
Acute Coronary Syndrome (acute chest pain and other symptoms that happen because the heart does not get blood): 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clopidogrel bisulfate (the active ingredients of Plavix) and Plavix (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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