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1. Erin J  •  Feb 7, 2010 @4:32 am
   

   Do you mean Plavix and Lasix? If so, these are different medications.

   Plavix is also known as clopidogrel. It is an anticoagulant.

   Lasix is also known as furosemide. It is a diuretic.

2. canada_winnipeg_man  •  Feb 10, 2010 @7:48 am
   

   Plavix and Lavix medicine is it the same? Did you mean Plavix and Lasix?NO
   Generic Name: clopidogrel
   Brand Names: Plavix
   Plavix is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.Plavix keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.

   Generic Name: furosemide
   Brand Names: Lasix
   Lasix is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.
   Lasix treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

   PS: Plavix or Lasix may also be used for other purposes. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
   Take care as always!

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