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Plavix Warning
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Summary:
Plavix warning of side effects revealed today that certain people cannot fully use Plavix and that it may be dangerous for them.
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Plavix Warning of Side Effects
Plavix warning of side effects came out today (3/11/10) after new research suggests that it has a deadly lack of effect in 2-14% of users. This Plavix warning of side effects can rock the world of those who rely upon it to thin their blood and prevent certain cardiovascular events.
Plavix warning of side effects now requires a "black box" warning on the second best selling drug in the world. The reason is that scientists are now finding that some people have a genetic variability that doesn't allow them to convert Plavix into the active form that thins the blood. So, for them....the drug doesn't work...at all.
There is a difference between races regarding the ineffectiveness of Plavix as 2% of Caucasians, 4% of blacks, and 14% of Chinese have problems.
The Plavix warning of side effects will suggest to some doctors...if there is enough time to do so...to have a specific genetic test done to determine if the patient has this genetic variability. The test cost $500.
The Plavix warning of side effects brings up a much larger issue. We all have genetic variabilities, yet none of us are tested for them with regard to whether or not the drug we are prescribed can be fully utilized in our body. This is a new area of medicine and should be used more frequently. Ask your doctor about it.
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