Sorry you are having such a problem with Plavix. I too had the same symptoms on Plavix and then again on Aggrenox as well as the hives with both of them.
I was tried just recently on Ticlid to see if the same would happen and alas, no problems at all. It worked wonderfully with no side effects whatsoever and no ill feeling.
Dont know why your cardiologist would not let u try the Ticlid to see ur reaction. They told me they could not do my surgery unless I did ok on Ticlid because I really needed the thinner. Thankfully, I did.
I would suggest talking to the dtr again and see about a trial run on the Ticlid. I did a lot of research on Ticlid before starting it and did not find any more problems with that drug as opposed to Plavix or Aggrenox.
I wish you well in your continued search and the possibility of getting rid of the daily flu............Let me know if I can help further.
Thanks. Marci
Thank you for your response. I will definetly talk to my cardiologist about the Ticlid as I can't stand these side effects from Plavix anymore. I see him on Friday.