Plavix and Cushing's syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cushing's syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Singulair, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cushing's syndrome 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 151,178 Plavix users. Check the latest studies of Plavix.

What is Cushing's syndrome?

Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat) is found to be associated with 398 drugs and 731 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cushing's syndrome.

On Jul, 17, 2026

147,094 people reported to have side effects when taking Plavix.
Among them, 14 people (0.01%) have Cushing's syndrome.

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cushing's syndrome when taking Plavix? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Cushing's syndrome when taking Plavix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Plavix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cushing's syndrome? *

Chest Pain: 5 people, 35.71%
Depression: 4 people, 28.57%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 28.57%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 28.57%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 28.57%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 3 people, 21.43%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 3 people, 21.43%
Cardiac Arrest: 3 people, 21.43%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 21.43%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 28.57%
Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 21.43%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 14.29%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 2 people, 14.29%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 14.29%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 2 people, 14.29%
Enlarged Prostate: 2 people, 14.29%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 14.29%
Nervousness: 1 person, 7.14%
Hiv Infection: 1 person, 7.14%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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