Plavix and Sinus node dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinus node dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus node dysfunction 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 151,171 Plavix users. Check the latest studies of Plavix.

What is Sinus node dysfunction?

Sinus node dysfunction (a group of abnormal heart rhythms) is found to be associated with 1,187 drugs and 840 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus node dysfunction.

On Dec, 29, 2025

147,094 people reported to have side effects when taking Plavix.
Among them, 158 people (0.11%) have Sinus node dysfunction.

Could Plavix cause Sinus node dysfunction?

Among these 158 people:

How long have people been on Plavix when they have Sinus node dysfunction? *

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What is the gender of people who have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Plavix? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Plavix:

Plavix (151,171 reports)

Sinus node dysfunction treatments and more:

Sinus node dysfunction (4,617 reports)

How severe was Sinus node dysfunction and when was it recovered:

Sinus node dysfunction in Plavix

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of clopidogrel bisulfate:

Sinus node dysfunction and drugs with ingredients of clopidogrel bisulfate (170 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

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

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

Common Plavix side effects:

Plavix side effect: Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract) (9,281 reports)

Browse all side effects of Plavix:

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Common drugs associated with Sinus node dysfunction:

Browse all the drugs that are associated with Sinus node dysfunction:

Sinus node dysfunction (1,187 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Sinus node dysfunction:

Hypertension: 487 reports
High blood pressure: 483 reports
Atrial fibrillation: 337 reports
Diabetes mellitus aggravated: 222 reports
Diabetes: 221 reports
Multiple myeloma: 169 reports
Osteoporosis: 163 reports
Thin bones: 153 reports
Rheumatoid arthritis aggravated: 124 reports

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Sinus node dysfunction:

Sinus node dysfunction (840 conditions)

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

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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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