Tweet. There are no known adverse reactions between Plavix (Clopidogrel) and eating grapefruit, or drinking grapefruit juice. Furthermore, there is no sufficient evidence that illustrates grapefruit juice, or the fruit itself would interfere with the effectiveness of Plavix.
Other, more minor side effects include constipation, headache, dry mouth and insomnia (because the chemicals in these drugs also influence sleep patterns). Herbal diet pills, even though they're all natural, can have potentially dangerous side effects depending upon their ingredients.
Some women worry about weight gain or increased premenstrual symptoms after stopping the pill. It has been shown that birth control pills that are higher in oestrogen may cause weight gain and water retention.