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Tylenol vs. Plavix

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an over-the-counter (OTC) analgesic used for pain relief and to reduce fever in adults and children. It comes in many forms, including tablets, capsules, chewable tablets, liquids, powders, and suppositories. Your dose depends on your age and the product you take. Side effects are rare when taken as directed, but could include nausea and headache. Taking too much could cause serious liver problems.

• Mild pain
• Fever

• Nausea
• Headache

• Liver damage
• Accidental overdose
• Allergic skin reactions

Clopidogrel (Plavix) is a prescription antiplatelet medication that helps lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. It works by stopping platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming clots. You take it as a tablet by mouth once a day, and it might be used alone or with aspirin in some situations. Since it's a blood thinner, the most common side effect is bleeding.

• Lower the risk of heart attack or stroke in people with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
• Lower the risk of heart attack or stroke in people who recently had one, or who have peripheral artery disease

• Minor bleeding (5%)
• Major bleeding (4%)

• Clopidogrel (Plavix) not working as well
• Bleeding
• Risk of heart attack or stroke if stopped suddenly
• Blood clotting condition
• Allergic reaction