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Is there a connection? My husband received 2 stents, one in October 2008 and a medicated one in November 2008. He was then placed on Plavix. In November 2009 he was diagnosed with AML leukemia, he passed away 6/2010 at the age of 56. There was no obvious reason for him to get leukemia, it is rare for someone that young to have AML. We know that his heart disease was genetic. He was very health conscious, always ate healthy, exercised and was in great physical condition. I have read little tidbits about Plavix causing bone marrow damage and am wondering if there are other Plavix patients that have or had Leukemia. Thanks, Chris

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hey everyone, I just found a law firm that is on the PLAVIX trail.
AudetLaw.com
They also have a Facebook page on the subject.

Plavix Drug Investigation (Audet & Partners, LLP) shared a link.

December 26, 2011.

We are continuing to investigate this drug, and we are interested in talking to men and women who may have been harmed by it.

Plavix Linked To Life Threatening Blood Disorder | Bad Medicine

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Angie,
I am so so sorry to hear about your sister. I will be praying for your family.

Ruth,
You are very correct...we all need to be reporting our experiences with the FDA. I hope everyone is doing that. And, great find on the Attorney. I am going here right now. I have been contacted by many law firms but they only want to deal with Plavix and Bleeding cases. I hope someone pays attention soon. It has been 2 years ago this month since my husband died at 56 years old.
I am so glad people are still reading all this!---Chris

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Chris, I feel for you and am sorry for your loss. My father was only 58 when he passed from colon cancer.....my mom was 56 at the time. So I know how young you are to go thru this loss. I know its hard to imagine, but the next 20 years will hold much happiness for you, and your husband will be there beside you always. take care

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Sorry I meant to write that my mother passed in June of 2010......

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My husband has had CLL(Large granular lymphocytic leukemia) for 16 years. He had a stent put in 5/31/12. He is on PLAVIX and his blood levels are getting worse. They've been low but stable until now. Could it be the Plavix causing this? No other changes were made to medications.
Dr.'s are trying B12 shots and doing more tests right now. Low white blood cells(1.9), low red blood cells (2.79), low hemoglobin (10.7), low neutrophils (0.9)and platelets, while normal are coming down(30 points in one month). He is 68 years old. Tired and gets dizzy when standing up sometimes. He's on cyclosporine for leukemia.

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I wish I knew the answer to your question. I believe that the plavix is the reason that my husband got AML. but I so far have no proof of this.
I am so sorry that you are going through this. I will keep you both in my prayers. I will also post on this site if I have any updates.

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Im so mad after reading all these post my dad has been on plavix for years after suffering a heart attack had 7 bypasses and 7 more stints and just this past week was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and they have told us he has weeks to live....Why wasnt we told about all of this WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT this I am absolutely sick...I just cant believe this!

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Ruth...Have you heard anything from the Law Firm? I have never heard back from them---Chris

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They contacted me and sent a packet but I am not ready to go forward.

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try calling them.....Audet and Partners LLC
Toll Free 800.965.1461




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ok...thank you. I will call them tomorrow.

also...everyone please make sure you notify the FDA of your story. They need to hear from each of us. You can do it all from their website.

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I was started on PLAVIX with my first stent in 2000.
My White Blood Count (WBC) went <4 12/08, <3 10/10 and <2 8/11. I was just diagnosed with AML-M6 Leukemia and will start treatment next week. I don't know if there is any tie between Plavix and Leukemia but the word needs to get out to watch out

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Oh Art!
I am so sorry. Thank you for posting on here. Every person that we hear from will help. I hope we will soon get someone's attention. Best of luck with you treatments. I will be praying for you---Chris

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at the age of 44 I had a blockage requiring a stint and was then put on Plavix, since that time since that time I have developed neuropathy, leukemia and now myelodysplastic syndrome. I am now 51 and not doing well..is it possible Plavix has been the cause of my problems??

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Hi I had a tear in the LAD artery of my heart and an 80% blockage in Oct 2012. I have felt horrible since starting it and 81mgs of aspirin. I have days I can barely get up and do anything. I had bloodwork done and my white blood count is starting to drop. I am going to get off Plavix since reading these posts my cardiologist said I would be on it for the rest of my life. No way. I am praying for all of you and hope my bloodwork doesn't mean it's too late to fight this poison they have given us.

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Tank you Chris for answering my post. I just got the bloodwork results yesterday afternoon and being Friday it was too late to do anything. First thing Monday I am dropping my bloodwork off at my hematologists office. I get IV iron infusions every other week. My heart goes out to everyone who has lost a loved on because of this poison Plavix. It's a shame we are kept alive by something that can eventually kill us. Makes no sense. My best to all of you and you are in my prayers. Sue

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iHad a stent put in Feb 30 2013 when i left the hospital my wbc were 6.9 2weeks later they are 3.4 on plavix now 8months later 3.1 I told doctor if i can get off plavix he said you want to die. ?..eather way i can die...

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Make sure to ask a lot of questions. And find out if there is another medication available that you could use. Gods Blessings to you.

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Wow! I am so glad you are still here! And, glad you are are doing well. That is amazing that your cell coount went up so much after you quit the plavix. I don't what it will take before the doctors start to look at this issue! Thank you for your comments!---Chris

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My husband was 46 when he had a blockage in his heart and was placed on palvix and asprin for over four years. He was very active; worked out every day, ate the right foods etc. A few months after he turned 50 we found out he had MDS, which is pre-leukemia. In a matter of weeks it turned in to AML even with chemotherapy treatments. After numerous blood and platelet tranfusions, chemo treatments, biopsies, and a bone marrow transplant (along with other tortuous treatments and tests) my husband died almost a year later. December 2013. He had a family history of heart disease but no known history of cancer in his family. We were asked numerous times by oncologists if he was on a blood thinner but no one would acknowledge it could be from the plavix.
I have read that a very low percentage of people could get leukemia due to taking plavix but even if it is just one or two it is too many especially if it is your loved one.

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